couturier
Americannoun
plural
couturiersnoun
Other Word Forms
- couturière noun
Etymology
Origin of couturier
Example Sentences
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The Franco-Belgian couturier referenced the extravagant plumage of a roseate spoonbill or the crested cockatoo alongside the humble crow, grey pigeon and magpie.
From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026
In February 1947 the couturier Christian Dior harked back to the rosy autochrome with his first collection, “Corolle,” named for the petaled cup of a flower and later christened the New Look.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025
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 • May 30, 2024
Earlier this year, Sotheby's sold a purple, velvet, strapless evening gown worn by Diana, designed by couturier Victor Edelstein for his autumn 1989 collection, for just over $600,000, five times its pre-auction estimate.
From Reuters • Jul. 17, 2023
The superiors might have had some Suspicion,... but Abb� couturier had shown them how to shut their eyes.
From The Modern Regime, Volume 2 by Durand, John
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