Couture fashion, also known as haute couture, is a type of high-end fashion made-to-measure for individual clients using the finest materials and craftsmanship techniques. The term "Haute couture" is a French phrase that translates to "high sewing" or "superior dressmaking". Couture fashion pieces are often custom-made and tailored to fit each client's specific measurements and preferences
Couture fashion is known for its exclusivity and uniqueness, with each piece often taking hundreds of hours to create by skilled artisans. It is typically associated with luxury fashion houses and designers, who create collections shown during Paris Fashion Week, New York Fashion Week and other high-profile events.
Couture fashion is typically associated with luxury and exclusivity, with prices that range from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of dollars per garment. Couture designers work closely with clients to create personalized pieces tailored to their individual measurements and preferences. This involves multiple fittings and extensive handwork.
Couture designers often use traditional sewing techniques, such as hand-sewn embroidery, beading, and lacework, and incorporate intricate details and embellishments into their designs.
While couture fashion is often seen as being impractical for everyday wear, it represents the pinnacle of fashion design and craftsmanship and serves as a source of inspiration for fashion trends that eventually filter down to ready-to-wear fashion collections.
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