high fashion
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of high fashion
First recorded in 1940–45
Example Sentences
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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
Others have questioned why a high fashion company would need to use the cost-cutting tech for its marketing.
From BBC ● Feb. 25, 2026
I like how rugged their style is, but somehow they make it look really high fashion.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 14, 2026
Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called the designer the "undisputed master of style and elegance and eternal symbol of Italian high fashion".
From Barron's ● Jan. 19, 2026
On most of them, it looks like a rag—a shmatte, Joe calls it—but on her it’s high fashion.
From "The Misfits" by James Howe
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