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Haute couture
(French for 'high sewing' or 'high dressmaking'; a
common term for custom-fitted clothing as produced
primarily in Paris but also in other fashion capitals
such as New York, London, and Milan. Haute couture is
not only made-to-order for a specific customer, it is
usually made from high-quality, expensive fabric and
sewn with extreme attention to detail and finish, often
using time-consuming hand-executed techniques. Sometimes
the term is used only to refer to French fashion; at
other times it refers to any unique stylish design made
to order for wealthy and high-status clients |
