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
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In January, Galliano was seen front row at Jonathan Anderson’s haute couture debut for Dior.
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Vogue, 17 Mar. 2026
The custom Givenchy haute couture ensemble just about oozed cool.
—Amber Rambharose, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
After all, this is a night for the industry's shiniest stars to show up and out in the hottest haute couture.
—Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 15 Mar. 2026
The 1,728-square-foot boutique showcases the Roberto Cavalli Atelier haute couture line.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026
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Vogue, 17 Mar. 2026
The custom Givenchy haute couture ensemble just about oozed cool.
—Amber Rambharose, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
After all, this is a night for the industry's shiniest stars to show up and out in the hottest haute couture.
—Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 15 Mar. 2026
The 1,728-square-foot boutique showcases the Roberto Cavalli Atelier haute couture line.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for haute couture
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“Haute couture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/haute%20couture. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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