couture

1 of 2

noun

cou·ture kü-ˈtu̇r How to pronounce couture (audio)

-ˈtᵫr

: the business of designing, making, and selling fashionable custom-made clothing

the world of Paris couture

: the designers and establishments engaged in couture

For more than a century, the couture was the undisputed fashion source for women in the Western world.

Bernadine Morris

: the clothes created by couture

For them, buying French couture has become a status symbol, something to rack up along with their brand-new BMWs and their hacienda-style villas …

Vogue

couture

2 of 2

adjective

: of, relating to, or being high-end custom-made fashion

Neither are these designers unduly concerned about styles that lend themselves to being folded and packed—the couture clientele travels with trunks, not duffel bags, and, presumably, there is always someone on the other end to take care of the wrinkles.

Bernadine Morris

However, Owens credits his success to the ease of what he calls his "T-shirt versions of couture dresses."

David Colman

Example Sentences

Noun The book discusses the relationship between culture and couture. I can't afford to wear couture.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

When accepting her award for best video for good, Lizzo wore a second Jean Paul Gaultier haute-couture look, from Olivier Rousteing’s Fall 2022 collection for the house and paired with Roger Vivier’s Viv in the City slingbacks.

Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Aug. 2022 Today, the Passing actress stepped out on the red carpet for the 79th annual Venice International Film Festival, pulling from Armani Privé's 2009 spring/summer couture collection for her abstract gown.

Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 31 Aug. 2022 The whole Dior universe, from fragrance to couture, is now joined by a restaurant and pâtisserie helmed by chef du jour Jean Imbert, three gardens, and an exhibition space, the largest devoted to fashion in Paris.

Leena Kim, Town & Country, 18 June 2022 Let your imagination inform your fashion, from DIY to high couture.

Scott D. Pierce, The Salt Lake Tribune, 14 June 2022 The earrings set the tone for the private-jet-and-haute-couture lifestyle the pair would enjoy as a married couple.

Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2022 Chanel’s July 5 haute-couture presentation at L’Étrier de Paris, the equestrian center on the outskirts of the city, proved to be a perfect venue for Henson to observe first-hand fashion’s ultimate handcraft.

Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 July 2022 But the two aren’t afraid to play with volume, something that is trending in Lebanese couture shows so far this season.

Allyson Portee, Forbes, 4 July 2022 Because nothing captures the drama of couture more than opera gloves.

Vogue, 12 July 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

French, from Old French cousture sewing, from Vulgar Latin *consutura, from Latin consutus, past participle of consuere to sew together, from com- + suere to sew — more at sew

First Known Use

Noun

1908, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1916, in the meaning defined above

单词	couture
释义	couture 1 of 2 noun cou·ture kü-ˈtu̇r -ˈtᵫr 1 : the business of designing, making, and selling fashionable custom-made clothing the world of Paris couture 2 : the designers and establishments engaged in couture For more than a century, the couture was the undisputed fashion source for women in the Western world. Bernadine Morris 3 : the clothes created by couture For them, buying French couture has become a status symbol, something to rack up along with their brand-new BMWs and their hacienda-style villas … Vogue couture 2 of 2 adjective : of, relating to, or being high-end custom-made fashion Neither are these designers unduly concerned about styles that lend themselves to being folded and packed—the couture clientele travels with trunks, not duffel bags, and, presumably, there is always someone on the other end to take care of the wrinkles. Bernadine Morris However, Owens credits his success to the ease of what he calls his "T-shirt versions of couture dresses." David Colman Example Sentences Noun The book discusses the relationship between culture and couture. I can't afford to wear couture. Recent Examples on the Web Noun When accepting her award for best video for good, Lizzo wore a second Jean Paul Gaultier haute-couture look, from Olivier Rousteing’s Fall 2022 collection for the house and paired with Roger Vivier’s Viv in the City slingbacks. Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Aug. 2022 Today, the Passing actress stepped out on the red carpet for the 79th annual Venice International Film Festival, pulling from Armani Privé's 2009 spring/summer couture collection for her abstract gown. Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 31 Aug. 2022 The whole Dior universe, from fragrance to couture, is now joined by a restaurant and pâtisserie helmed by chef du jour Jean Imbert, three gardens, and an exhibition space, the largest devoted to fashion in Paris. Leena Kim, Town & Country, 18 June 2022 Let your imagination inform your fashion, from DIY to high couture. Scott D. Pierce, The Salt Lake Tribune, 14 June 2022 The earrings set the tone for the private-jet-and-haute-couture lifestyle the pair would enjoy as a married couple. Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2022 Chanel’s July 5 haute-couture presentation at L’Étrier de Paris, the equestrian center on the outskirts of the city, proved to be a perfect venue for Henson to observe first-hand fashion’s ultimate handcraft. Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 July 2022 But the two aren’t afraid to play with volume, something that is trending in Lebanese couture shows so far this season. Allyson Portee, Forbes, 4 July 2022 Because nothing captures the drama of couture more than opera gloves. Vogue, 12 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology Noun French, from Old French cousture sewing, from Vulgar Latin consutura, from Latin consutus, past participle of consuere* to sew together, from com- + suere to sew — more at sew First Known Use Noun 1908, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Adjective 1916, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing couture haute couture haute couture couture noun as in tailoring Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance tailoring sportswear prêt-à-porter pret-a-porter ready-to-wear outerwear loungewear ensemble activewear frock costume underwear menswear mufti livery garb sleepwear civvies getup underclothes playwear haberdashery smallclothes civies finery outfit nightclothes tatters tawdry regalia guise frippery wardrobe pretties trumpery trim gaudery caparison garderobe foofaraw bravery gaiety array gayety glad rags
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couture

noun

adjective

Example Sentences

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Phrases Containing couture

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