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Why is it called couture?
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Why it's called couture is owed to the origin of the word. In French, couture means "dressmaking" or "sewing." The term fits couture fashion because it refers to pieces that are designed and tailored to order. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of apparel from some of the world's top boutiques.
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
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Christian Dior Haute Couture dress
By Christian Dior Haute Couture
Located in Rubiera, RE
Christian Dior
HAUTE COUTURE PARIS
Dress N° 27974 - 1990s - Gianfranco Ferré art director
Ruby
Category
1990s French Cocktail Dresses
Balmain Haute Couture silk dress
By Balmain, Pierre Balmain Haute Couture
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Pierre Balmain Haute Couture (N°132-027) Dress composed of silk chiffon, embroidered with beads and
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1960s French Evening Dresses
Chanel belt Haute Couture
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - Golden metal belt with a pearly drop buckle. Haute Couture Collection from the Coco era
Category
1960s French Belts
Givenchy Haute Couture dress
By Givenchy
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
GIVENCHY HAUTE COUTURE - (Made in France) Red silk and black velvet bustier dress. No size
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1980s French Evening Dresses
Chanel belt Haute Couture
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
paste cabochons. 1975 circa Haute Couture Collection. Jewellery created by the Goossens Atelier for the
Category
1960s French Belts
Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Belt
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful YSL Haute Couture antique silver chain belt with floral stations of caramel and oxblood
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