Couture Brand

Couture is a French word used in the fashion world. If you are interested in high fashion designer apparel there are some couture brand names you should know. The majority of top designers hail from the U.S. and Europe. Each one has his or her own signature style. No matter what kind of clothing you love you can find a designer to suit you. Maybe you are new to the world of couture and need an introduction to some of the various designers out there. In this article you will learn a bit more about some of the top names in the fashion industry.

Calvin Klein is an American designer who makes classic clothes that range from casual to dressy. Some of the most popular items from this designer include undergarments and fragrances. However he also makes all kind of clothing including tops, jeans, slacks, dresses and much more. Another American designer that has a recognizable classic style is Ralph Lauren. Ralph Lauren makes clothing, accessories and fragrances with a distinct country club high society look. His designs are more classy than flashy which is why they are popular with men, women and children. In addition to clothing this designer makes home fashions such as linens and bedding.

Yet another hot American designer is Vera Wang. This New York native began her business creating wedding gowns and expanded from there. She makes runway fashions and ready-to-wear items in addition to various fragrances. In Europe there are also a wide range of iconic designers including the house of Chanel. Chanel makes gorgeous suits for women and all kinds of other clothing and accessories. More European designers include Prada, Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci and many others.

If you enjoy couture, brand names are probably of great importance to you. Many buyers of high fashion items like the label as much as they like the item. Some of the most popular couture items even for the average person include handbags, sunglasses and fragrances. Even if you can't buy a couture gown worth thousands or stock your closet with couture apparel you may be able to get a designer pair of sunglasses, a designer handbag or a bottle of perfume by your favorite name. These items are often priced to make couture accessible to even the average working adult.

 

 

Couture Clothes News:

 

Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week 2012: Full Schedule, Where to Buy Limited Edition Valentino
In a nod to the fantastical, Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week 2012 commences Monday in Paris, France. From Jan. 23 through Jan. 26, designers will flaunt their most flamboyant fashions for all the world. Here is the full schedule for the week, plus information on where to buy a limited edition exclusively designed Valentino handbag, made specially for Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week 2012...


Gustavo Lins, or couture with an architect's eye - AFP

AFP

Gustavo Lins, or couture with an architect's eye
AFP
He uses leather to weigh down the hems of his clothes, to ensure they fall true, but also to help them age gently. "My whole philosophy of clothing comes from architecture, from my knowledge of kimonos and from painting for my colour palette," he .

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Versace Haute Couture Autumn 2012
Posted in Fashion / Fashion blog / Fashion pictures / Paris fashion week / Runway & fashion shows Versaces haute couture autumn 2012 runway show was unveiled on one of the many catwalks of Paris fashion week ( PFW ) and Fashionising.com was there to capture each look. Article continues . To read it in full visit ' Versace Haute Couture Autumn 2012 ' at Fashionising.com » Picture gallery..


Forty years of dressing Washington - Washington Post

Forty years of dressing Washington
Washington Post
Alonso expects sales of $28 million in the collection's first year, and says there's a need for well-made clothing that falls somewhere in between mid-range department stores and haute couture. EURśMany of my clients are finding that when they need a .

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Paris fashion hub welcomes couture, menswear shows
Paris once more turns fashion capital of the world for a week starting Wednesday, playing host to menswear shows before haute couture's heady mix of craft and luxury casts its spell over the city...


Easy DIY wardrobe updates - Columbia Daily Tribune

Easy DIY wardrobe updates
Columbia Daily Tribune
Consider the ultimate in high fashion, haute couture. Colloquially, this term gets tossed around to mean expensive clothing, but in actuality, it's a protected appellation EUR” like Champagne EUR” that refers to custom-designed, handmade garments that meet .

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