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Couture vs Preppy - What's the difference?

couture | preppy |

As nouns the difference between couture and preppy

is that couture is (fashion) the production of high-end, custom-made clothing while preppy is a student of a prep school.

As an adjective preppy is

relating to things (such as clothing) that are typical of students at prep schools.

couture

English

Noun

(-)
  • (fashion) The production of high-end, custom-made clothing
  • * {{quote-book, 2007, Cally Blackman, 100 Years of Fashion Illustration citation
    • , passage=It was the branding of these products, rather than the couture itself, that would become the foundation of the industry, generating huge global sales by the last quarter of the century.}}

    Derived terms

    * couturist * couture house

    Related terms

    * couturier * couturial * haute couture ----

    preppy

    English

    Alternative forms

    * preppie

    Adjective

    (en-adj)
  • relating to things (such as clothing) that are typical of students at prep schools
  • * 1999 , Detroit Rock City (movie)
    • So, Jam, who did your wardrobe, Tad the preppie sailboat captain?

    Usage notes

    Usually derogatory, and often implying undeserved wealth.

    Noun

    (preppies)
  • A student of a prep school.

    • Synonyms

    * posh (UK)