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  • noun a company employed in fashion design; a couturier

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Examples

  • The fashion house, which is known for its colorful gypsy-themed clothes, hasn't turned a profit since its creation 22 years ago.

    Christian Lacroix Seeks Creditor Protection 2009

  • The fashion house, which is owned by LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, cited its "unequivocal zero-tolerance policy regarding anti-Semitism and racism" after the initial incident was reported.

    NYT > Home Page By MATTHEW SALTMARSH 2011

  • The fashion house, which is owned by LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, cited its "unequivocal zero-tolerance policy regarding anti-Semitism and racism" after the initial incident was reported.

    NYT > Home Page By MATTHEW SALTMARSH 2011

  • The fashion house was the first to step up and outfit Hatcher back when she was just starting out on

    E! Online (US) - Top Stories 2009

  • The Italian fashion house plans to sell a 20% stake in an initial public offering in Hong Kong, hoping to raise between $1.5 billion and $2 billion.

    Prada Steps Closer to Hong Kong IPO Sofia Celeste 2011

  • Sales for the fashion house rose to €2.84 billion $3.77 billion from €2.4 billion a year earlier, boosted by strong gains in the company's silk and textiles division.

    Asia, Americas Boost Hermès Nadya Masidlover 2012

  • It is increasingly hard to say whether a watch from a traditional watch company or a jeweler is preferable to a watch designed by a fashion house.

    Haute Couture Takes On Horlogerie Jemima Sissons 2010

  • It is increasingly hard to say whether a watch from a traditional watch company or a jeweler is preferable to a watch designed by a fashion house.

    Haute Couture Takes On Horlogerie Jemima Sissons 2010

  • Alexander McQueen's spring/summer 2011 collection was the first solo outing for Sarah Burton, who has worked with the fashion house for 16 years and was named creative director last month.

    Milan Men's Fashion Week: S&M, Silk Suits & McQueen (PHOTOS) 2010

  • It is increasingly hard to say whether a watch from a traditional watch company or a jeweler is preferable to a watch designed by a fashion house.

    Haute Couture Takes On Horlogerie Jemima Sissons 2010

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