haute couture
noun
haute cou·ture
ˌōt-ku̇-ˈtu̇r 
: the houses or designers that create exclusive and often trend-setting fashions for women
also
: the fashions created
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a fashion designer who's a renowned master of haute couture
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In more recent years the house charted an upscaling drive by bringing back haute couture, signing a fleet of A-list actresses including Nicole Kidman, Michelle Yeoh and Isabelle Huppert, and introducing a range of status handbags, including the Le Cagole, Rodeo and Bel Air models.
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Miles Socha, Footwear News, 19 May 2025
Attendees of Dolce & Gabbana’s Alta Moda shows are strictly A-list, consisting mostly of loyal haute couture clients and a only handful of top-tier celebrities.
—Bianca Salonga, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
Today, haute couture fashion shows take place twice a year as designers present the latest styles for clients to pick from.
—Brian Ng, CNN Money, 9 May 2025
For the 2024 Met Gala, Lopez attended in a stunning custom Schiaparelli haute couture naked gown designed by Daniel Roseberry.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 8 May 2025
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Miles Socha, Footwear News, 19 May 2025
Attendees of Dolce & Gabbana’s Alta Moda shows are strictly A-list, consisting mostly of loyal haute couture clients and a only handful of top-tier celebrities.
—Bianca Salonga, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
Today, haute couture fashion shows take place twice a year as designers present the latest styles for clients to pick from.
—Brian Ng, CNN Money, 9 May 2025
For the 2024 Met Gala, Lopez attended in a stunning custom Schiaparelli haute couture naked gown designed by Daniel Roseberry.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 8 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for haute couture
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“Haute couture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/haute%20couture. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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