High fashion, also known as haute couture, is a term used to describe exclusive, custom-fitted, high-end fashion design. The term "haute" means "high" or "elegant," and "couture" translates to "sewing" or "dressmaking". High fashion is characterized by unique clothing designs, high cost, high-quality fabrics, unique designs, and jewelry embellishments. These clothes are hand-made by experts, most often to the wearers specifications, and are mostly sold as one-offs or in extremely limited quantities. High fashion uses high-quality fabrics made from carefully selected raw materials, and the clothes are free from any chemicals and toxins. High fashion designers create exclusive and often trend-setting fashions, and the term haute couture has also taken on further popular meanings referring to non-dressmaking activities, such as production of fine art and music. High fashion is often associated with fashion houses or fashion designers that create exclusive and often trend-setting fashions. High fashion models are unique looking and are often seen as public figures and become famous.