haute couture

[oht koo-toor, oht koo-tyr]

noun

1. high fashion; the most fashionable and influential dressmaking and designing.

2. the fashions so created.

3. the leading dressmaking establishments in the world of fashion, considered collectively.

haute couture

/ ot kutyr /

noun

1. high fashion

Word History and Origins

Origin of haute couture¹

From French

Word History and Origins

Origin of haute couture¹

literally: high dressmaking

Example Sentences

Often performing community groups or visiting schools, a haute couture show is a departure from the Armagh Rhymers day-to-day schedule.

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The 1960s middle classes could not afford haute couture, but yearned for a stylish, distinctive look of their own.

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Outside of Loewe, tomatoes have appeared as a recurring motif in haute couture.

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Also borrowing from history was Valentino's haute couture show, which was one of the most anticipated events of the week.

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Is now really the time to contemplate celebrities flaunting borrowed diamonds and haute couture, delivering emotional speeches while clutching coveted statuary?

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When To Use

What does haute couture mean?

Haute couture refers to the world of high fashion and custom-made garments.The phrase comes from French and translates as “high sewing” or “high dressmaking.” It is synonymous with high fashion.Haute couture can refer to high fashion designers collectively, their profession, the clothes designed by them, or their businesses.The word couture can also be used by itself as a shortening of haute couture or to refer to or describe clothing that was designed by a fashion designer or has that level of quality.Example: She’s known for wearing haute couture looks that are straight from the runway.