haute couture /əʊt kuːˈtjʊə/ noun4 •High fashion as produced in Paris and imitated in other fashion capitals such as New York, London, and Milan.But there are, unquestionably, parts of the clothes conversation that are less accessible than others. Most notably, the haute couture. — 2018 •Any unique stylish design made to order for wealthy and high-status clients. •French fashion. •The fashion houses or fashion designers that create exclusive and often trendsetting fashions.