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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Designer Jeanne Lanvin’s vanity case, vintage perfume bottles and a personalized trunk created for couturier Paul Poiret are among the treasures displayed across eight rooms.
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Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2025
The showcase explored the work of Dutch designing duo Viktor & Rolf — couturiers, like Wun, who are also alumni of the Andam Prize.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
The couturier changed everything.
—Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
The couturier, who eased the tailored fit of traditional clothes by inventing a relaxed, unstructured look paired with a comfortable feel, nonetheless remains a classicist, searching for an ideal of beauty by avoiding the unnecessary.
—Joseph Giovannini, Architectural Digest, 4 Sep. 2025
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Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2025
The showcase explored the work of Dutch designing duo Viktor & Rolf — couturiers, like Wun, who are also alumni of the Andam Prize.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
The couturier changed everything.
—Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
The couturier, who eased the tailored fit of traditional clothes by inventing a relaxed, unstructured look paired with a comfortable feel, nonetheless remains a classicist, searching for an ideal of beauty by avoiding the unnecessary.
—Joseph Giovannini, Architectural Digest, 4 Sep. 2025
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“Couturier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/couturier. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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