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
Last December, Chanel confirmed that Blazy, formerly Bottega Veneta’s creative director, was joining the French house and would be responsible for all haute couture, ready-to-wear and accessories collections.
—
Miles Socha, Footwear News, 8 Apr. 2025
The Lebanese haute couture maison, now in its 46th year, is a bridal and celebrity favorite, its signature ballgowns and floral appliqué capes finding favor with red carpet regulars from Jennifer Lopez and Beyonce to Alia Bhatt and Sonam Kapoor.
—Sonakshi Sharma, Vogue, 7 Apr. 2025
Before exchanging vows with Donald Trump, the former model, whose maiden name is Knauss, chose the strapless haute couture gown in Paris with guidance from Vogue’s Sally Singer and André Leon Talley.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 25 Mar. 2025
Givenchy by John Galliano haute couture hat from fall 1996.
—Amanda Harlech, Vogue, 24 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for haute couture
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Miles Socha, Footwear News, 8 Apr. 2025
The Lebanese haute couture maison, now in its 46th year, is a bridal and celebrity favorite, its signature ballgowns and floral appliqué capes finding favor with red carpet regulars from Jennifer Lopez and Beyonce to Alia Bhatt and Sonam Kapoor.
—Sonakshi Sharma, Vogue, 7 Apr. 2025
Before exchanging vows with Donald Trump, the former model, whose maiden name is Knauss, chose the strapless haute couture gown in Paris with guidance from Vogue’s Sally Singer and André Leon Talley.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 25 Mar. 2025
Givenchy by John Galliano haute couture hat from fall 1996.
—Amanda Harlech, Vogue, 24 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for haute couture
Cite this Entry
“Haute couture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/haute%20couture. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share