How do luxury brands get haute couture status? Only 17 fashion

The extravagant cost in time and money makes haute couture – literally ‘high sewing’ – the pinnacle of the fashion industry, so which brands get to wear the exclusive label?
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An haute couture creation costs anywhere from a minimum of US$10,000 up to US$150,000 and beyond for the most extravagant, intricately embroidered gown. But for those with the funds, what goes into one of these fantastically ornate pieces of apparel more than justifies the cost.

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How do luxury brands get haute couture status? Only 17 fashion maisons – like Dior, Chanel and Armani Privé – are recognised as such for their US$150,000 bespoke gowns

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