cou·ture 
/kuˈtuɚ, Brit kuˈtjʊə/ noun
/kuˈtuɚ, Brit kuˈtjʊə/ noun [noncount] somewhat formal 1 : the business of designing, making, or selling women's clothes ; also : women's clothes in general
▪ The book discusses the relationship between culture and couture. 2 : haute couture
▪ I can't afford to wear couture.
▪ The book discusses the relationship between culture and couture.
▪ I can't afford to wear couture.
