Couture is the term to refer to high fashion. For example as handmade finishes, good fitting, and exclusive designs.

Examples:

Christian Dior Couture

 Spring 2014 

Valentino 

spring 2014 

ELIE SAAB 

spring 2014

Ready-to-wear is the term for factory-made clothing, sold in finished condition, in standardized sizes. Also piecesare created using standard patterns, and efficient construction techniques in order to help keep the costs of production down.

Examples:

Ralph Lauren 

Tommy Hilfiger 

2014 spring

LACOSTE 

spring 2014