haute

American  

[oht] / oʊt /

especially before a vowel haut

adjective

1. high-class or high-toned; fancy.

   an haute restaurant that attracts a monied crowd.

2. high; elevated; upper.

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Etymology

Origin of haute

1780–90; generalized from haute couture, haute cuisine, etc.; < French, feminine of haut literally, high; haughty

Example Sentences

Embroidery is a historic mainstay of traditional clothing in Asia or the Middle East, as well as Western Haute Couture, but it is increasingly present in Paris, Milan or New York on modern men's shirts, bomber jackets or blazers.

From Barron's

The 41-year-old from Northern Ireland is the first creative director to oversee womenswear, menswear and haute couture since Christian Dior himself, having started the job last year with a stellar reputation.

From Barron's

The giant in the world of haute couture died at his home in Rome, just four months after the death of fellow Italian great Giorgio Armani.

From Barron's

About 20 animal rights activists clashed with police outside luxury label Fendi’s Paris haute couture show on Wednesday, while inside designer Karl Lagerfeld presented the brand’s signature furs in a multiplicity of forms, including coats, suits, mink pants and more.

From Los Angeles Times

After studying at the Grafton Academy of Fashion Design he moved to Paris where he took a course at the Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture in Paris.

From BBC