HAUTE COUTURE

a very strong request for something; something that somebody needs

to protect somebody/something from attack

a person or an organization that buys goods or services from a shop or business

having a lot of money, possessions, etc.

a thing that is expensive and pleasant but not essential

that used to have a particular position or status in the past

to start something, such as an organization or an institution, especially by providing money

a pleasant situation that you imagine but that is unlikely to happen

a request for food or drinks in a restaurant, bar, etc.

to become gradually less or smaller