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This is The Sleepy History of Oat Couture, narrated by Elizabeth Grace, written by Leila Weir.

Ote couture, you may have heard this French term, which translates to high fashion before.

But what does it actually mean?

Where did this elite fashion culture begin?

And what really qualifies as couture?

Tonight, we'll venture into the fashion houses of London, Paris and New York,

and discover the origins and development of this pinnacle in the world of clothing design,

and we'll learn how it has transformed into the multi-million dollar industry that it is today. So just relax and let your mind drift as we explore the sleepy history of Ote Couture.

These days, Couture is a household word, and people around the world see couture

looks via pictures of models on the catwalk and celebrities on the red carpet.

The products of designer brands are highly sought after

in countries all over and high fashion boutiques

like Louis Vuitton in Paris, a major stops on the tourist circuit. But what qualifies

certain fashion and specific designers as Ote Couture, while others are not.

What exactly does the term mean?

And when, where, and how did this multi-million dollar global phenomenon begin.

The image of Ote Couture is closely intertwined with France and its much romanticized capital,

Paris. And for good reason, that is where the term and the movement began. The name itself is French, of course, meaning essentially, high fashion.

Although the word couture technically means sewing.

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