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In prêt-à-porter now we understandably need to make the collection satisfy the big market more, so couture is extra special.

— Riccardo Tisci

The couture client wants the latest things, but she wants the clothes to be super-special - the fabrics won't even touch or go near…

— Riccardo Tisci

Couture is also a term used for top-of-the-range, to-order clothing - but not to the level of intricacy and expense as haute couture. And…

— Dawn O'Porter

The big difference between couture and ready-to-wear is not design. It is the fabrics, the handwork, and the fittings. The act of creation is…

— Yves Saint Laurent

The detail that goes into couture stuff is insane. Everything is handmade - every sequin, every double stitch.

— Ella Purnell

We're not waiting for the fashion cycle to have 180 buyers come in and see the collection and go, 'We like it, we'll buy…

— Matthew Williamson

These five years as a couturier have really changed my way of seeing fashion and my confidence with fashion. Couture is a dream.

— Riccardo Tisci

I am very happy to design haute couture. It's a love story between couture and me.

— Yves Saint Laurent

Dior Couture is like art - they are the art pieces of a fashion house. Each piece is unique and made by hand.

— Patrick Demarchelier

In fashion, the time is so short, and even with pre-collection, there are not only dresses, shoes, bags, and furs but now raincoats and…

— Alber Elbaz

I look for individuality in the artisans I work with for CoutureLab; a loving relationship with the product and care in the construction, along…

— Carmen Busquets

Net-a-Porter offers catwalk fashion and trend-driven shopping, but for Mr Porter, while fashion is still important, style is key.

— Natalie Massenet