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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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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.
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1980s French Evening Dresses
Chanel belt Haute Couture
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - Black leather belt topped with five rows of freshwater pearls interspersed with red glass paste cabochons. 1975 circa Haute Couture Collection. Jewellery created by the Goos...
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1960s French Belts
Christian Dior Haute Couture Wool and Feather Suit, Ferre
By Christian Dior Haute Couture
Located in New York, NY
Christian Dior Haute Couture Wool and Feather Trimmed Suit by Gianfranco Ferre.
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1990s French Skirt Suits
Chanel suit Haute Couture
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
To be mentioned, the lining was replaced. Collection Haute Couture Automne-Hiver 1975-1976.
Condition:
Very good condition
Dimensions:
Jacket: Shoulder width: 39 cm - Sleeve length...
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1970s French Skirt Suits
Chanel camellia belt Haute Couture
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal chain belt with a camellia buckle. A Haute Couture design from the 1980s.
Condition:
Very good condition
Dimensions:
Length: 70 cm - Width: 2...
Category
1980s French Belts
Chanel belt Haute Couture 1991
By Chanel, Maison Gripoix for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Openwork engraved golden metal belt with orange rhinestones. 1991 Haute Couture Collection under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld.
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