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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Oakwell also expects to relaunch his couture house in Paris during haute couture.
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Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 7 May 2025
Of course, he's drawn inspiration from his world of haute couture with each blend representing a unique sensory journey tied to the designer's connections with each season.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
Campbell attended the Met Gala once again in 1995, wearing a sparkling and strapless haute couture column gown by Versace.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 5 May 2025
In 2001, fashion designer Ralph Rucci became the first American invited to show as part of the official haute couture calendar in Paris.
—Ralph Rucci, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2025
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Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 7 May 2025
Of course, he's drawn inspiration from his world of haute couture with each blend representing a unique sensory journey tied to the designer's connections with each season.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
Campbell attended the Met Gala once again in 1995, wearing a sparkling and strapless haute couture column gown by Versace.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 5 May 2025
In 2001, fashion designer Ralph Rucci became the first American invited to show as part of the official haute couture calendar in Paris.
—Ralph Rucci, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 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 13 May. 2025.
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