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

Recent Examples on the Web

For the 2023 edition of the haute couture collection show, Cardi wore a similarly extravagant ensemble. —Julia Teti, Footwear News, 7 July 2025

Next Thursday night in Paris, after the final show on the haute couture schedule has ended, an altogether different show will take place at the Louvre. —Amy Verner, Vogue, 1 July 2025

Per Chanel, the look was inspired by the brand's haute couture spring 2003 collection and came complete with a tone-on-tone organza and feather camelia, as well as jeweled buttons. —Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 28 June 2025

Last October Kim Jones parted ways with Fendi after four years as its artistic director of haute couture, ready-to-wear and fur collections for women, making his mark with high-profile collaborations and destination shows. —Miles Socha, Footwear News, 23 June 2025

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