high fashion

noun

1
: high style
2
: haute couture

Examples of high fashion in a Sentence

boutiques that sell high fashion to the very wealthy
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Where to Shop Womenfolk is a vintage and consignment shop that specializes in high fashion with a Western edge. — Lindsay Cohn, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026 They became associated with the American West, youth culture, civil rights, hip-hop, and high fashion. — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Oct. 2026 The first night features couture brands, with high fashion collections, while the second night highlights streetwear. — Anya Sesay, jsonline.com, 11 Sep. 2026 The show’s designer, Nolan Miller, lobbied hard for Hack, whose casting offered him a chance to ditch Jackson’s turtleneck-and-jeans sensibility for high fashion. — Michael Callahan, HollywoodReporter, 11 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for high fashion

Word History

First Known Use

1870, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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The first known use of high fashion was in 1870

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“High fashion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20fashion. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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