Definition of haute couture
: the houses or designers that create exclusive and often trend-setting fashions for women; also : the fashions created
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Examples of haute couture in a Sentence
a fashion designer who's a renowned master of haute couture
Origin and Etymology of haute couture
French, literally, high sewing
First Known Use: 1908
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HAUTE COUTURE Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of haute couture for English Language Learners
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: the people and companies that create clothes that are very expensive and fashionable; also : the clothes they create
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