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
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Although clearly dedicated to the late longtime and legendary couturier of the brand, details about the exhibit are still under wraps.
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Luisa Zargani For Wwd, ARTnews.com, 11 June 2026
Fiona Clare Aldridge’s designs are often a go-to for the United Kingdom’s queen consort, who regularly turns to the couturier along with another British designer, Anna Valentine, for her public royal engagements.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 10 June 2026
Both pieces were designed by Kevin Germanier, a couturier who creates with upcycled materials.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 26 May 2026
The atelier was in operation until 1956, and it was owned by the couturier’s descendents until 1950 when it was purchased by the House of Paquin.
—Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
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Luisa Zargani For Wwd, ARTnews.com, 11 June 2026
Fiona Clare Aldridge’s designs are often a go-to for the United Kingdom’s queen consort, who regularly turns to the couturier along with another British designer, Anna Valentine, for her public royal engagements.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 10 June 2026
Both pieces were designed by Kevin Germanier, a couturier who creates with upcycled materials.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 26 May 2026
The atelier was in operation until 1956, and it was owned by the couturier’s descendents until 1950 when it was purchased by the House of Paquin.
—Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
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“Couturier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/couturier. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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