couture

UK
/kuːˈtjʊə/
US
/kuːˈtʊr/

Translations

couturenoun
haute coutureTerme de mode pour la création et la fabrication de vêtements de luxe sur mesure.
She was fascinated by the world of couture and dreamed of becoming a designer.
Elle était fascinée par l’univers de la haute couture et rêvait de devenir créatrice.
Synonyms
high fashion
custom clothing
coutureadjective
more couture
Comp.
most couture
Super.
UK
/kuːˈtjʊə/
US
/kuːˈtʊr/
Used attributively to qualify nouns relating to high-fashion, e.g. “a couture gown”
coutureEmploi en français dans le domaine de la mode, pour ce qui relève de la haute couture.
The brand showcased its latest couture collection on the runway.
La marque a présenté sa dernière collection couture sur le podium.
Additional translations
de haute coutureTour plus explicite, employé pour insister sur le caractère luxueux et exclusif.

Definitions

couturenoun
The design and manufacture of fashionable clothes to a client's specific requirements and measurements.
She was fascinated by the world of couture and dreamed of becoming a designer.
The business of designing, making, and selling fashionable custom-made clothing.
Paris is renowned for its couture, attracting fashion enthusiasts from around the globe.
Fashionable made-to-measure clothes.
The actress wore a stunning piece of couture to the red carpet event.
coutureadjective
Relating to or characteristic of the design and manufacture of exclusive custom-fitted high-fashion clothing.
The brand showcased its latest couture collection on the runway.