couturier

noun

cou·​tu·​ri·​er kü-ˈtu̇r-ē-ər 

-ē-ˌā

: an establishment engaged in couture

also : the proprietor of or designer for such an establishment

Examples of couturier in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Even now, almost two decades after his death, the French couturier remains a household name, synonymous with effortless style and an insouciant sexiness that few can hope to capture in quite the same way. —Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 3 Mar. 2026

The late Tunisian couturier famously worked with the likes of Peter Lindbergh and Arthur Elgort. —Miles Socha, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026

By spotlighting the fascinating lives and work of couturiers, including Hardy Amies, Edward Molyneux, and Norman Hartnell, Picardie reveals the throughlines that governed royal fashion over the decades. —Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 24 Feb. 2026

Howell describes her design process the same way a couturier might describe fitting a bespoke gown. —Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 23 Feb. 2026

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined above