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

Fashion and the art world have long been bedfellows, and haute couture in particular is as close to art as fashion gets, but there’s something else going on. — Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN Money, 11 July 2026

Lipa recently wed Callum Turner and modeled several bridal looks, including a custom Schiaparelli haute couture suit for her civil ceremony and a custom Chanel couture gown for her second wedding ceremony. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 9 July 2026

Just like Swift’s dress, Kelce also wore a haute couture Christian Dior look designed by Anderson. — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 9 July 2026

Anderson, the creative director of Dior's women's, men's and haute couture collections, worked closely with the A-list couple on their wedding attire. — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 7 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