couturier

noun

cou·​tu·​ri·​er kü-ˈtu̇r-ē-ər How to pronounce couturier (audio)
-ē-ˌā
: an establishment engaged in couture
also : the proprietor of or designer for such an establishment

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Censori stepped out of the limo, turned away from the cameras, and dropped her black Galliano fur to the floor to reveal herself in a nearly invisible mesh dress, sewn onto Censori by future Maison Margiela couturier Simon Carle. Anna Peele, Vanity Fair, 6 Feb. 2026 So the Milan Cortina opener will celebrate Milan as a fashion capital, highlighted by a tribute to legendary couturier Giorgio Armani, who died at 91 last September. Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 5 Feb. 2026 Seated in the front row, Henson wore a gown from the Indian couturier’s 2025 bridal couture collection. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 28 Jan. 2026 Long associated with major civic and religious ceremonies, the basilica offered a setting that reflected the stature Valentino held in Italy, not only as a couturier but as a cultural figure whose name became synonymous with elegance and beauty. Maliha Shoaib, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for couturier

Word History

Etymology

French, dressmaker, from Old French cousturier tailor's assistant, from cousture

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of couturier was in 1899

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“Couturier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/couturier. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.

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