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

The design was part of the couturier’s debut presentation with the Italian luxury fashion house, following his appointment to the artistic director position in March 2025. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 29 July 2026

Stepping out in a timeless look that the late and great couturier Charles James would be proud of, Hathaway was a classic beauty in fire engine red at the 2014 Met Gala, honoring his contributions to fashion. — Freya Drohan, InStyle, 26 July 2026

Indian star couturier and Bollywood costume designer Manish Malhotra made his debut on the Paris couture calendar this season. — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 10 July 2026

The legacy of the couturier — whose brand is worn by Beyoncé, Kylie Jenner, Bad Bunny and Sabrina Carpenter — will be examined by Lydia Caston, a curator from the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, where there is currently an exhibition of Schiaparelli’s work. — Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 28 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined above