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

Fiona Clare and fellow British couturier Anna Valentine have been the two designers Queen Camilla frequently wears for daytime royal engagements, as well as banquets and evening events. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 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

Artists and couturiers are fond of the whimsy of trompe l’oeil, the trick of the eye, the illusion of reality. — Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 20 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