Haute Couture

Gaultier has a number of lines ranging from haute couture to childrenswear. His unapologetic styles dash his clothing with a hint of avant-garde but is what makes him so popular amon...

In 1987, Gérard Pipart was awarded the 22nd Dé d'Or de la Haute Couture for his Spring/Summer collection, crowning his career as a couturier.

He was the leading figure in London haute couture during the interwar period, gaining international renown as the dressmaker to the British royal family, including the design of Her ...

This Christian Dior London dress is the Ready to Wear version of the Paris Haute Couture dress from the Autumn 1954 "Mexique" collection.

Paul Poiret is known as one of the innovators of 20th Century Haute Couture in Paris. Poiret established his own house in 1903, and made his name with the controversial kimono co...

It communicates the flirtation of a sundress, yet the authority of haute couture. It invites the gaze, but never submits to it.

This is a Valentino ready-to-wear runway design and is not being represented as haute couture or as the actual garment worn by Karen Mulder.

The vintage Christian Dior sunglasses are a rare example of late 1970s–early 1980s haute couture eyewear — an era when Dior’s design language merged futuristic form with artistic det...

Jean Dessès (1904–1970), Parisian fashion designer and member of the French Haute Couture Trade Union, was born in Egypt and died in Athens.

This romantic summer dress was made by Boutique Andrée in Lyon, France, during the 1970s and is made to couture standards. Over the years, we have had several pieces from Lyon bouti...

This runway sample is a prime example of Versace’s couture prowess, ideal for collectors, stylists, or exhibitions seeking to showcase haute couture technique and design philosophy f...

The unmistakable red lacquered sole affirms their haute-couture pedigree and instantly boosts any look.

You can find the same unique unicorn emboidery and extraordinairy buttons also on pieces of the legendary FW 1997 Haute Couture Runway Show. This iconic Mugler creation is more than ...

The dress is entirely handmade and was made in the same tradition as haute couture fashion from the ateliers in Paris.

The fur panels are expertly joined, with raw-cut edges and visible seaming reinforcing the artisanal finish typical of Galliano’s haute couture-informed ready-to-wear. ▪ Brand: Chr...

This early exposure to Haute Couture and fabric selection influenced all of his work for the rest of his career and he was particularly adept at mixing and matching prints.

Known for his opulent and theatrical designs, French designer Christian Lacroix launched his first Haute Couture collection in 1987. Drawing inspiration from history and folklore, hi...

The 1976 haute couture Yves Saint Laurent Operas Ballets Russes catwalk is considered to be one of the most triumphant collections of the 20th century and influenced fashion design f...

Yves Saint Laurent is renowned for his haute couture and Rive Gauche collections, but his remarkable accessories are also worthy of acclaim.

This top's screen-printed "Cruella" motif, featuring three stylized illustrated figures in exaggerated haute couture poses casts the Cruella de Vil archetype as a fashion icon rather...

An important precursor can be found in his celebrated Autumn/Winter 1976 “Opéras–Ballets Russes” haute couture collection, which incorporated fitted corselets alongside full skirts a...

This stunning evening pouch is masterfully crafted from ultra-fine Italian straw (Paille de Florence), skillfully pleated (plissé) to mimic the fluid elegance of haute couture silk—a...

An exquisite example of 1950s bridalwear and made in Italy using alta moda (haute couture) craftsmanship. Reflecting the decade’s romantic ideal of femininity, this charming mid 1950...

He went on to study fashion at the Pratt Institute in New York and the École d'Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture in Paris. Career: He initially worked as a bridal designer in Ne...

The Spring/Summer 2004 collection was inspired by futurism and glamorous biker style, so the piece looks like a hybrid of a corset, a motorcycle jacket, and haute couture. The contr...

Moroccan caftans have long inspired many of the world's leading fashion designers, most notably Yves Saint Laurent, whose years in Marrakech helped introduce Moroccan dress to intern...

Made by a professional seamstress in France, the ensemble reflects the precision and flair of haute couture craftsmanship. Jacket Details: The fitted, double-breasted jacket features...

Sorelle Fontana were founding members of the Camera Nazionale della Moda and the garments they created were Alta Moda, which is Italian for haute couture clothing. Very few Italian c...

Guy Laroche appointed him his successor in haute couture from 1989 to 1993 and from 1995 to1 998 Angelo Tarlazzi was artistic director in charge of design for the Paris house of Carv...

They were acquired from a Chicago-based owner along with French haute couture fashion accessories by 20th-Century designers dating between the late 1920s and 1940s.

It would have almost certainly been made by the same team as the haute couture collections and is in a wonderful cream checked muslin that features large embroidered Swiss dots.

Though known for his popular oversized streetwear aesthetic, creative director Demna Gvasalia returned to haute couture tailoring done to perfection for his 2019 Resort collection, w...

The term “New Look” defined an era and restored Paris to its position as the world capital of haute couture. Dior was one of the first to understand that luxury was not limited to dr...

His introduction of Le Smoking in 1966 challenged the conventions of women’s evening dress, while his Rive Gauche line helped establish ready-to-wear as a serious counterpart to haut...

Iconico e rarissimo lungo trench coat / abito in denim firmato Jean Paul Gaultier, pezzo cult della linea Haute Jeanerie (la rivoluzione denim del couturier francese che ha elevato i...

A showcase for the specialist craft ateliers preserved by Chanel, the show occupied what Vogue’s Sarah Mower described as a “sweet new spot of luxury between ready-to-wear and haute ...

Olowu's early handmade work is in high demand since 2025 when he was among the select contemporary fashion designers who were represented by a mannequin-displayed ensemble in the Lou...

Notes on Designer: Adolfo Sardina was renowned for creating beautiful, intricate garments to haute couture standards designed to be layered and worn together.

To quote The New York Times, Miss Martha and her daughter were "the doyennes of Haute Couture in America." The last Martha boutique closed in 2003 in Palm Beach.

This extraordinary jacket is nothing short of a collector's dream, and it embodies the essence of haute couture. Elevate your fashion game with this exceptionally rare Nina Ricci Cou...

Thoughtfully crafted like a Parisian haute-couture dress and with the "Balenciaga.Paris" brand label, its additional interior tags note that it was made for Balenciaga in 2007 in Ita...

In 1989 he was appointed Artistic Director of Christian Dior, where his first haute couture collection was awarded the prestigious Dé d’Or.

His designs, often featuring intricate beading, feather work, and lacework, have made him a red carpet favourite and a key figure in modern fashion, celebrated for reviving the spect...

His designs, often featuring intricate beading, feather work, and lacework, have made him a red carpet favorite and a key figure in modern fashion, celebrated for reviving the specta...

Fashion History: Designed by Thierry Mugler Paris during the late 1990s to early 2000s, this matching jacket and skirt set exemplifies the house's ability to reinterpret classic Amer...

Imbued with the poetic elegance of the historic French maison, this essential silhouette seamlessly merges the relaxed sophistication of high-summer resort wear with the meticulous, ...

Siah Howard is a haute couture fashion label established in London in 2017.

His talents for opulent evening looks and use of extravagant fabrics such as swansdown made his designs stand out.He produced both haute couture and ready-to-wear clothing with intri...

Valentino Boutique denotes the house’s luxury ready-to-wear line rather than haute couture. Elegant for a gala, black-tie wedding, formal dinner, destination celebration, red-carpet...

Except for a couple of sedate salon presentations in 1986 and 1987 (when he also reduced his shoulder padding), his fashion shows were extravagant affairs held in arena-like environ...

He opened his first boutique in Cannes in 1955 and presented his first haute couture collection in Paris in 1958. Féraud was also an accomplished painter and created perfumes, with h...

This Givenchy by Alexander McQueen couture gown from the Fall/Winter 1998–99 collection is a study in understated elegance. Rendered in a soft beige hue, the piece is crafted in Fran...

To quote The New York Times, Miss Martha and her daughter were "the doyennes of Haute Couture in America." The last Martha boutique closed in 2003 in Palm Beach.

Skin: Lamb, reversed (Shearling) Scientific name: Ovis aries Color: Red, exterior leather (Dyed) Lining: Natural lamb fleece (interior) Collar: Wide draped shawl collar, descending l...

Skin: Lamb (Shearling) Scientific name: Ovis aries Color: Blue, green, and brown geometric patchwork (Dyed) Lining: Black acetate signed Christian Dior Pockets: Two side slit pockets...

Their influence has extended far beyond North Africa, inspiring legendary designers including Yves Saint Laurent and Valentino, whose collections helped introduce the caftan to inter...

It's a piece that doesn't just adorn the body; it creates an aura of its own, making it a standout artifact in the world of haute couture. Viewing it from a closer perspective, we se...

Notably, when McCartney was a teenager she began working with high-end lace when she interned with Christian Lacroix to help produce one of his haute-couture collections. The lace w...

Countess Jacqueline de Ribes, aristocrat, muse, and model to the haute couture designers of Paris (Valentino called her “the last Queen of Paris”), was once deemed the best dressed w...

Known for his opulent and theatrical designs, French designer Christian Lacroix launched his first Haute Couture collection in 1987. Drawing inspiration from history and folklore, hi...