high fashion

noun

1. haute couture.

high fashion

noun

1. another name for haute couture

Other Words From

• high-fashion adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of high fashion¹

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

Paris might be known for high fashion, but some of the fortnight's other head-turning looks have included an Egyptian pharaoh costume, various national dresses and headwear inspired by the Games's smiling red-cap mascots.

From BBC

Many of her looks, both during and post pregnancy, have given a nod to high fashion, but have been described in Glamour as "accessible" due to the use of everyday outfits.

From BBC

Several members of the cast played with method dressing on the press tour, but Ortega's high fashion take on a corpse bride for the world premiere was a highlight.

From BBC

Hip-hop and mainstream culture were indistinguishable; models were walking high fashion runways in dookie chains and durags, and hip-hop music executives and artists ran a key part of New York’s social scene.

From Los Angeles Times

I also like to challenge the boundaries of what is high fashion, what’s luxury, what it means to be black-tie.

From Los Angeles Times