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Couturier: meaning, definitions and examples

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couturier

 

[ kuːˈtjʊərɪə ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

fashion designer

A couturier is a person or a business that creates fashionable clothing according to their own original designs. Couturiers are known for creating high-end, custom-made garments that are often one-of-a-kind pieces.

Synonyms

dressmaker, fashion designer, tailor

Examples of usage

  • The famous couturier showcased his latest collection at Paris Fashion Week.
  • She decided to have her wedding dress made by a couturier to ensure it was unique and perfectly fitted.

Translations

Translations of the word "couturier" in other languages:

🇵🇹 costureiro

🇮🇳 फैशन डिजाइनर

🇩🇪 Modeschöpfer

🇮🇩 perancang busana

🇺🇦 кутюр'є

🇵🇱 krawiec

🇯🇵 ファッションデザイナー

🇫🇷 couturier

🇪🇸 modisto

🇹🇷 modacı

🇰🇷 패션 디자이너

🇸🇦 مصمم أزياء

🇨🇿 módní návrhář

🇸🇰 módny návrhár

🇨🇳 时装设计师

🇸🇮 modni oblikovalec

🇮🇸 tískuhönnuður

🇰🇿 модельер

🇬🇪 მოდელიერი

🇦🇿 modelyer

🇲🇽 modisto

Etymology

The term 'couturier' originated in France in the 19th century and is derived from the French word 'couture,' which means sewing or dressmaking. Couturiers were initially known for creating custom clothing for the elite and wealthy individuals. Over time, couturiers have become synonymous with high fashion and luxury, with their creations often setting trends in the fashion industry.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,474, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.