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The creation of exclusive custom-fitted clothing, made from high-quality, expensive fabric and sewn with extreme attention to detail.

The governing body that determines which fashion houses are eligible to be true haute couture houses.

A workshop or studio, especially one used by a designer or artisan in the creation of haute couture pieces.

A fashion designer who is responsible for designing and creating haute couture garments.

A haute couture atelier that specializes in dressmaking and soft garments, as opposed to structured tailoring.

A haute couture workshop that specializes in tailored clothing, such as suits and structured garments.

A prototype of a haute couture garment made from plain fabric, used to perfect the shape and fit before the final piece is made.

A haute couture technique where fabric is draped directly onto a mannequin to create a garment pattern.

The head of a workshop or atelier in a haute couture house, overseeing the creation of garments and managing artisans.

A seamstress or artisan working in a haute couture atelier, highly skilled in hand sewing and finishing techniques.

Clothing made to an individual buyer's specifications, often used in the context of menswear.

Ornamental needlework used to decorate haute couture garments, often with intricate designs and luxury materials.

A decorative technique where pieces of fabric are sewn onto a garment's surface for ornamental design.

The process of positioning and pinning fabric on a dress form to develop the structure of a garment.

A biannual event in Paris where haute couture designers showcase their latest collections to a select audience.

The art of making elaborate trimmings or edgings such as tassels, braids, and fringes, often used in haute couture for decoration.

Strips of material such as metal or plastic that are sewn into the garments to give structure to a garment, often used in corsetry.

The art of incorporating feathers into fashion designs, often seen in haute couture for added luxury and texture.

Extravagant decorations applied to haute couture garments, including beadwork, lace, and luxurious fabrics.