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

Portman also sat on the jury alongside a group of LVMH’s star couturiers, marking the first time an LVMH brand ambassador has been involved in judging the prestigious award. —Hannah Malach, WWD, 4 Mar. 2025

Undoubtedly, Charles de Vilmorin is one of the industry’s most talented young couturiers. —Ian Malone, Vogue, 30 Jan. 2025

Fast forward to 2025 and beauty continues to be a focus for the couturier and his longtime partner, Giancarlo Giammetti. —Luisa Zargani, WWD, 22 Feb. 2025

Six of those royal warrants were given to the Queen’s long-time glam squad: her hairdresser Jo Hansford, milliner Philip Treacy, couturier Roy Allen and her go-to designers Fiona Clare and Anna Valentine. —Monique Jessen, People.com, 29 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined above