couturier

[ koo-toor-ee-ey, -ee-er, -toor-yey; French koo-ty-ryey ]

noun

plural couturiers [koo-, toor, -ee-eyz, -ee-erz, -, toor, -yeyz, koo-t, y, -, ryey].

1. a person who designs, makes, and sells fashionable clothes for women.

couturier

/ kutyrje; kuːˌtuːrɪˈɛə; kuːˈtʊərɪˌeɪ; kutyrjɛr /

noun

1. a person who designs, makes, and sells fashion clothes for women

Derived Forms

• couturière, noun:feminine

Word History and Origins

Origin of couturier¹

1895–1900; < French, Old French; couture, -ier ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of couturier¹

from French: dressmaker; see couture

Example Sentences

Vogue added: "Widely revered as one of fashion's most talented couturiers, Galliano creates a world and a story behind his clothes."

From BBC

A new exhibition at the Orange County Museum of Art celebrates the work and life of famed French couturier Yves Saint Laurent.

From Los Angeles Times

While studying under couturiers in Paris, his greatest education came from witnessing the protests of 1968.

From Los Angeles Times

While the couturier’s previous efforts to infuse designs with feminist commentary have sometimes seemed forced, this season finally towed the line between message and subtlety.

From Seattle Times

At Dior, the couturier would become close friends with Princess Grace of Monaco; hence, her closet paid homage to his work as the pair shared the same vision of elegance and style.

From Seattle Times

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