Haute Couture

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The Frank Lloyd Wright thread (which I enjoyed the hell out of, being a land use planner/urban designer/landscape architect) got me thinking about aesthetics vs. functionality, which got me thinking about haute couture.

Does anyone ever really wear the majority of what is presented at haute couture fashion shows, or is it merely an art exhibit with models wearing the art? Some of the more staid clothes seem fairly practical and "wearable," but some are so extravagant as seen useless as a piece of apparel.

Any thoughts?