couturier

noun

cou·tu·ri·er | \kü-ˈtu̇r-ē-ər,

-ē-ˌā\

Definition of couturier

: an establishment engaged in couture also : the proprietor of or designer for such an establishment

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Margaret wore a silk organza wedding dress designed by Norman Hartnell, the royal couturier who had created the Queen's bridal gown 13 years earlier. — Katie Frost, Town & Country, "Looking Back at Princess Margaret's Wedding Day," 10 Dec. 2017 When Azzedine Alaïa passed away last November, the master couturier was in the midst of working on a major exhibition with the Design Museum in London. — Mary Dellas, The Cut, "Azzedine Alaïa’s Last Exhibit Will Include Unseen Pieces," 7 May 2018 Maria Grazia Chiuri blends her work with Cranach’s famous Garden of Eden, and one of the few non-European couturiers, Jun Takahashi, looks to Hieronymus Bosch’s Garden of Earthly Delights. — Rhonda Garelick, The Cut, "The Met’s ‘Heavenly Bodies’ Show Is Worth the Pilgrimage," 10 May 2018 Ralph is a fourth-generation couturier, having spent much of her childhood in Sydney watching her grandmother and mother cutting patterns, sewing and designing. — Carrie Goldberg, Harper's BAZAAR, "Who Are Ralph & Russo? Meet The Duo Possibly Behind Meghan Markle's Wedding Gown.," 9 May 2018 The 41 looks, designed by Bertrand Guyon, aimed to capture the whimsical eclecticism of the late, great couturier Elsa Schiaparelli. — Thomas Adamson, The Seattle Times, "Dior celebrates the atelier, draws celebs to Paris couture," 2 July 2018 However, the brand first caught the eye of royal couturier Norman Hartnell in 1947 for its use of much brighter hues. — Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, "This Is Why Queen Elizabeth Always Wears Gloves," 19 June 2018 Designed by couturier Norman Hartnell, the Chinese silk dress featured over 10,000 pearls and a 15-foot train. — Emilia Petrarca, The Cut, "10 Incredible Royal Wedding Dresses That Aren’t Meghan Markle’s," 17 May 2018 This past weekend, The DailyMail reported that Ralph & Russo, the British couturiers who designed the gown Markle wore in her engagement photos, were tasked to design the future Duchess's wedding gown. — Carrie Goldberg, Harper's BAZAAR, "Meghan Markle's Dress is Reportedly "Finished and Safely Hidden At Windsor Castle"," 9 May 2018

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couturier

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English Language Learners Definition of couturier

: a person or business that designs and makes clothes for women

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