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

Examples of haute couture in a Sentence

a fashion designer who's a renowned master of haute couture

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For the film’s Los Angeles premiere in September, Qualley wore a selection from Chanel’s haute couture summer 2024 collection. —

Julia Teti, WWD, 21 Oct. 2024 The model and actor graced the red carpet in a dress from Alexander McQueen’s fall 1997 haute couture collection for Givenchy—his second couture offering for the house during his time as creative director. —

Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2024 Related article On its 40th anniversary, London Fashion Week has plenty to celebrate Rihanna isn’t the first to have tried to turn a housecoat into something more haute couture. —

Leah Dolan, CNN, 19 Sep. 2024 Contrary to the customary fashion photos of that time that diluted the innovation and the technical skills of haute couture, Kublin shot images that magnified Balenciga’s expertise. —

Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 1 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for haute couture

Word History

Etymology

French, literally, high sewing

First Known Use

1908, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of haute couture was in 1908

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“Haute couture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/haute%20couture. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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