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.
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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
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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
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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
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