What "Needs" do you think Haute Couture satisfies?

Based on the Maslow hierarchy of needs, haute couture satisfies a person's need for esteem and self-actualization. This is because haute couture is a status symbol in the fashion world, because it is only something the wealthiest of the wealthy can afford. It satisfies the need for self-actualization because haute couture is unique by nature and is typically expressive. It also conveys the belief that clothing should not be created unless it is absolutely desired, which would also fall into the category of self-actualization because it represents a person's beliefs. However, haute couture could also be necessary for a person's sense of belonging. Although I wouldn't assume this to be typical, I can imagine that in a wealthy family, a woman could be expected to dress in the highest of high fashion as to represent the family well.

Maslow hierarchy of needs from www.simplypsychology.org