FASHION TERMS FAQs
(Back to FAQ Topics)

Answer provided by Chanel:
"Haute Couture" clothing is made to measure for a woman when she orders from a sample of a specific style shown in Paris at the "haute couture" collection.

Ready-to-wear (Prêt-à-Porter), as opposed to "haute couture", is just that: ready to wear. These fashions may need alteration, but are immediately available to any customer who wishes to buy them. Only certain fashion houses are allowed by law to use the term "haute couture." Twice a year they must present to the press in Paris, a collection of a minimum of 50 pieces, for day and evening. The collection must be made in their own workrooms with 20 or more workers, and they must show the collection in-house, in dedicated salons.

CHANEL Boutiques and various department and specialty stores carry ready-to-wear fashions. "Haute Couture" clothing is produced in the workrooms of CHANEL in Paris, and the samples travel to the U.S. twice per year: usually to New York (by appointment only).

 


Wedding Wire Reviews

Visit our Facebook page  Instagram awaits you  Pinterest at Margaret's  Youtube  Margarets Blog

Recent Yelps

 

PICK-UP REQUEST


CLEAN BY MAIL FORM

 

The Knot Reviews

Wedding and Party Network

NAVIGATION

San Diego Location
5150 Convoy Street
San Diego, CA 92111
Direct (858) 454-2375

MapDirections

Hours:
Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri: 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

La Jolla Location
7511 La Jolla Blvd.
La Jolla, CA 92037
Direct (858) 429-7251

MapDirections

Hours:
Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri: 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

Del Mar Location
3790 Via De La Valle #213
Del Mar, CA 92014
Direct (858) 755-2715

MapDirections

Hours:
Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri: 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

Newport Location
1831 Westcliff Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Direct (858) 429-7271

MapDirections

Hours:
Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri: 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

CleanByMail
Available Nationwide
Ship Items to San Diego

5150 Convoy Street
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 454-2375

Include CleanByMail Form with your Order

CleanByMail for Retailers
Available Nationwide
Ship Items to San Diego

5150 Convoy Street
San Diego, CA 92111
(866) 454-2375

Use our Retailer Alliance form to submit a request.

Los Angeles Location
10700 Santa Monica Blvd, #160
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Direct (310) 470-9200

MapDirections

Hours:
Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri: 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Sunday: Closed