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Definition of High fashion
1. Noun. Trend-setting fashions.
Definition of High fashion
1. Noun. (fashion) haute couture ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of High Fashion
Literary usage of High fashion
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A Treatise on the Practice of Medicine by George Bacon Wood (1866)
"... of immense wealth, on the other, of broken fortunes, and probable death in a
poor-house. Vanity will plaine herself on high fashion, or splendid dress, ..."
2. Tuscany and Umbria by Emma Jones (2005)
"The city's antique shops are mostly clustered around Via Maggio and Via dei Fossi.
• high fashion The much-frequented Armani boutique is at Via dei ..."
3. The Port Folio by Joseph Dennie (1822)
"To be a ' dandy and high fashion,' as it was the end, constituted also the solace
and enjoyment of his existence.' " Oh don't use any ceremony with him. ..."
4. Occupational Outlook Handbook, 1996-1997 by DIANE Publishing Company (1996)
"Some high- fashion designers are self-employed and design for individual clients.
... Other high-fashion designers cater to specialty stores or high-fashion ..."
5. A Hedonist's Guide to Lisbon by Sarah Marshall (2004)
"Most high fashion labels are represented, either under their own steam or as a
concession in larger stores.The city's hotels are largely concentrated in ..."
6. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine (1840)
"Were there not mothers of high fashion, of stately pride, of sounding rank, who
would have humbled themselves before Titmouse, if thereby he could have been ..."
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