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high fashion

American  

high fashion British  

noun

  1. another name for haute couture

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Origin of high fashion

First recorded in 1940–45

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Wimbledon and the World Cup are known for their high stakes, high drama and - this year - high fashion.

From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026

It’s not all about high fashion and luxury mansions.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 10, 2026

The move comes as Zara is seeking to position itself further upmarket and broaden its appeal, bringing in Galliano’s know-how in haute couture-inspired artisanal collections and high fashion.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 17, 2026

I like how rugged their style is, but somehow they make it look really high fashion.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 14, 2026

Her sharp cheekbones and arched eyebrows make her look like the personification of high fashion.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer

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