haute couture
English
editEtymology
editUnadapted borrowing from French haute couture (“haute couture, high fashion”), from haute (“high, elegant”) + couture (“sewing”).
Pronunciation
editNoun
edithaute couture (uncountable)
- High fashion as produced in Paris and imitated in other fashion capitals such as New York, London, and Milan.
- The fashion houses or fashion designers that create exclusive and often trendsetting fashions.
- Any unique stylish design made to order for wealthy and high-status clients.
- French fashion.
Synonyms
editDerived terms
editTranslations
edithigh fashion produced in Paris — see also high fashion
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fashion houses or designers
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stylish design
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French fashion
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French
editPronunciation
edit- (aspirated h) IPA(key): /ot ku.tyʁ/
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Noun
edithaute couture f (uncountable)
Descendants
edit- English: haute couture
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