The literal French translation of “haute couture” is “high dressmaking” and it is a legally protected term that can only be used by brands approved by the French Ministry of Industry. Haute couture garments are made entirely by hand by the industry’s most skilled artisans and craftsman,and represent the best quality fashion money can buy. You can think of couture as the highest of high fashion, created by internationally renowned brands like Chanel and Christian Dior, as well as lesser-known ones such as Bouchra Jarrar and Elie Saab.
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