Haute couture is a French term meaning 'high FASHION'. It refers to the creation of exclusive custom-fitted clothing, made from high-quality, expensive fabric and sewn with extreme attention to detail and finish. It is typically associated with luxury FASHION houses and designers, who create one-of-a-kind garments for their clients. The term 'haute couture' is often used interchangeably with 'FASHION' and 'STYLE', which are both seven and five letter words respectively.