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haute couture

[oht koo-toor, oht koo-tyr] / ˌoʊt kuˈtʊər, oʊt kuˈtür /


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Mabille's collection for haute couture week was all about getting more than you bargained for with its theme of duality.

From BBC Jul. 9, 2026

Les Bleus came to America with the most devastating attack in the game and all the swagger of a country that has perfected Champagne, haute couture, and Kylian Mbappé.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 9, 2026

Then, for his first haute couture collection, the 41-year-old Northern Irish designer presented a line with punk touches and floral accents, true to his rebellious spirit.

From Barron's May 14, 2026

He did a poorly received grunge collection that incoherently tried to marry haute couture with thrift-store shabbiness, and was fired for it.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 19, 2026

Then the fad spread to two fashion designers who used the shoes to peddle something else — haute couture.

From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell




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