couturier

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

/ kuˈtʊər iˌeɪ, -i ər, -ˈtʊər yeɪ; French ku tüˈryeɪ /

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

Origin of couturier

1895–1900; < French, Old French; see couture, -ier²

The Chambre Syndicale de La Couture was first developed by the British couturier Charles Frederick Worth and his sons in 1868.

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How has a couturier whose name is rarely recognized remained culturally relevant?

Charles James Brings Ball Gowns Back to the Metropolitan Museum of Art |Erin Cunningham |May 6, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
The Queen's couturier, Angela Kell, will create Prince George's replica, which will feature cap sleeves and a cotton lace overlay.

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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 Date |The Fashion Beast Team |September 4, 2013 |DAILY BEAST

The gown by couturier Helen Rose is made of 25 yards of satin and took a fifteen-person team almost three months to fashion.

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Then she said we had better go to her couturier in the Rue de la Paix.

The Visits of Elizabeth |Elinor Glyn
The young detective had nothing more to expect from Couturier.

Monsieur Lecoq, v.1 |Emile Gaboriau

couturier

/ (kuːˈtʊərɪˌeɪ, French kutyrje) /

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

couturire (kuːˌtuːrɪˈɛə, French kutyrjɛr), fem n

from French: dressmaker; see couture