haute couture

noun

haute cou·​ture ˌōt-ku̇-ˈtu̇r 

: the houses or designers that create exclusive and often trend-setting fashions

also : the fashions created

Examples of haute couture in a Sentence

a fashion designer who's a renowned master of haute couture

Recent Examples on the Web

Swift wore a custom haute couture gown by Jonathan Anderson of Christian Dior. — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026

Intentional or not, the space forced all focus on the clothing, and the models who wore it, all of whom were super into the performative aspects of this particular haute couture show. — Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

In the photos, Lipa can be seen wearing a custom Chanel haute couture wedding gown embellished with crystals and feathers. — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026

The multiplatinum singer gave an exclusive concert to guests of the Italian fashion house, who presented their latest women's haute couture pieces in lavish, historic settings across Italy. — Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 17 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

French, literally, high sewing

First Known Use

1908, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for haute couture

• candidature
• miniature
• photogravure
• rotogravure
• abjure
• adjure
• allure
• assure
• brochure
• cocksure
• coiffure
• contour