What Does 'It's Couture, Honey' Mean? the Complete Guide to Lisa Rinna's Fashion Rebirth
By Marcus Vance
Q1: Where did the viral quote "It's couture, honey, look at the tag" come from?
The phrase originated during Lisa Rinna's appearances across European fashion weeks following her 2023 departure from *The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills*. Rinna used it during street-style encounters and behind-the-scenes fitting sessions, playfully flexing her shift from reality TV and home shopping to genuine Paris haute couture ateliers. The line exploded across TikTok and Instagram before being cemented by Vogue's major retrospective on her fashion reinvention.
Q2: Is Lisa Rinna officially walking high-fashion runways or just attending shows?
She has done both. In addition to securing coveted front-row seats at houses like Mugler, Vivienne Westwood, and Balenciaga, Rinna walked the runway for label Rotate at Copenhagen Fashion Week, demonstrating her transition from a front-row spectator to an active runway model.
Q3: What makes a garment legally "couture" versus regular luxury designer wear?
In France, *haute couture* is a legally protected status governed by the Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture. Garments must be completely custom-made by hand for individual clients in a Paris-based atelier that employs a minimum number of full-time artisans. Standard ready-to-wear designer garments, regardless of their retail price, do not qualify as haute couture.
Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.
