haute couture

(ōt′ko̵̅o̅ to̵or)

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

Origin: Fr, lit., high sewing

See haute couture in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. The leading establishments or designers for the creation of exclusive fashions.
  2. a. The creation of exclusive fashions.
    b. The fashions created.

Origin:

Origin: French

Origin: : haute

Origin: , feminine of haut, high, elegant

Origin: + couture, sewing

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