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haute couture Definition

haute cou·ture (ōt′ko̵̅o̅ to̵or′)

noun

  1. the leading designers and creators of new fashions in clothing for women, collectively
  2. the clothing created by them

Etymology: Fr, lit., high sewing

haute couture Usage Examples

Converse of object

meet: The Samsung E500 Versus is a godsend to fashionistas everywhere -- hot technology meets haute couture.

Adjective modifier

chic: Are you grunge, cheap-and-cheerful, chic, haute couture, new wave, retro, olde worlde, or ultra modern?

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