Cute EU author condemned catwalk display (5,7)
I believe the answer is:
haute couture
'catwalk display' is the definition.
(haute couture refers to high-end fashion)
'cute eu author condemned' is the wordplay.
'condemned' indicates anagramming the letters.
'cute'+'eu'+'author'='cuteeuauthor'
'cuteeuauthor' is an anagram of 'HAUTE COUTURE'.
(Other definitions for haute couture that I've seen before include "Fashion house creations" , "Expensive dressmaking (French)" , "classy gear" , "High-quality women's clothing" , "High fashion" .)