The Cult Of Couture

The Cult Of Couture Haute couture. The French phrase, which literally means high sewing, is tossed around casually these days, into fashion magazine headlines and onto the labels of irreverent knitwear brands. But in fashion parlance, haute couture is something very specific: A garment that is completely custom-made, from impeccable lining to hand-stitched hem. Not only is the dress bespoke, the fabrics and embellishments are of the highest quality, and the tailors, seamstresses, embroider