haute couture
noun
haute cou·ture
ˌōt-ku̇-ˈtu̇r 
: the houses or designers that create exclusive and often trend-setting fashions for women
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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Here, see Kylie Jenner’s Life in Looks, from her King Kylie Era to her many haute couture moments.
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Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2025
In five years, the Academy Museum Gala has blossomed from the mishmash of style seen on its opening night in 2021 to a polished evening of haute couture, bespoke tuxedos and plentiful high jewelry, all served up on a blue carpet that was a new addition to the annual fundraiser.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025
During a 2024 Maison Margiela haute couture runway show, the 64-year-old British fashion designer styled his models with merkins, an artificial hairpiece intended for the pubic area.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
The designer and new creative director of women’s, men’s and haute couture collections debuted his women’s spring 2026 collection during the recent Paris Fashion Week.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
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Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2025
In five years, the Academy Museum Gala has blossomed from the mishmash of style seen on its opening night in 2021 to a polished evening of haute couture, bespoke tuxedos and plentiful high jewelry, all served up on a blue carpet that was a new addition to the annual fundraiser.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025
During a 2024 Maison Margiela haute couture runway show, the 64-year-old British fashion designer styled his models with merkins, an artificial hairpiece intended for the pubic area.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
The designer and new creative director of women’s, men’s and haute couture collections debuted his women’s spring 2026 collection during the recent Paris Fashion Week.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
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 27 Oct. 2025.
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