Althought many companies used the term ‘haute couture’ to identify themselves as high fashion designers, there were very strict rules in the fashion world regarding the use of the term. Many definitions could be found in related literature, but the term ‘haute couture’ was typically related to clothing that was made to order for a specific customer and was made from high-quality and expensive fabric . The clothing was sewn with special attention to detail and finish by knowledgeable and experienced seamstresses. This was often a time-consuming task, as it required hand-executed techniques.