couturier
[koo-too r-ee-ey, -ee-er, -too r-yey; French koo-ty-ryey]
- a person who designs, makes, and sells fashionable clothes for women.
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Origin of couturier
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Contemporary Examples
The Chambre Syndicale de La Couture was first developed by the British couturier Charles Frederick Worth and his sons in 1868.
How has a couturier whose name is rarely recognized remained culturally relevant?
The Queen's couturier, Angela Kell, will create Prince George's replica, which will feature cap sleeves and a cotton lace overlay.
Rihanna Gets Turned Away From Abu Dhabi Mosque; Prince George Will Wear Replica of Historic Royal Gown at ChristeningThe Fashion Beast Team
October 21, 2013
Met Ball to Honor Charles James: The 2014 Met Gala ball and costume exhibit will pay tribute to American couturier Charles James.
Tom Ford Named GQ’s Designer of the Year; Balenciaga Sets Court DateThe Fashion Beast Team
September 4, 2013
The gown by couturier Helen Rose is made of 25 yards of satin and took a fifteen-person team almost three months to fashion.
Anna Wintour's First Tweet Is About DOMA; Wendy Davis's Red Filibuster SneakersThe Fashion Beast Team
June 27, 2013
Historical Examples
The young detective had nothing more to expect from Couturier.
Monsieur Lecoq, v.1Emile Gaboriau
Then she said we had better go to her couturier in the Rue de la Paix.
The Visits of ElizabethElinor Glyn
couturier
- a person who designs, makes, and sells fashion clothes for women
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Word Origin
from French: dressmaker; see couture
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