clothier

Seller of apparel

A clothier is a person or business that makes or sells clothing.

The term sounds somewhat old-fashioned and tends to appear in store names suggesting traditional craftsmanship or quality: Johnson & Sons, Fine Clothiers.

A clothier may specialize in men's suits and formal wear.

tailoring

tailor

Clothing alteration professional

bespoke · sartorial · sewing · needlework · stitching · hemming · fitting · patterns · linings · cuffs

retail

shop

Retail sales venue

inventory · rack · purchase · department · counter · display · stock · supplier · wholesaler · vendor

garments

apparel

Clothing collectively

  • outfitSet of clothes worn together
  • wardrobeGarment storage furniture
  • attirePersonal garments collectively

dress · suit · coat · trousers · jacket · waistcoat · overcoat · blazer · shirt · blouse

fashion

trend

Direction of change

collection · catwalk · ensemble · silhouette · avant-garde · prêt-à-porter · seasonal · lookbook · ready-to-wear · couturier

boutique

showroom

Retail exhibition space

exclusive · upscale · patronage · clientele · storefront · consultation · appointment · custom-fit · luxury · elegance

fabrics

textiles

Woven or knit materials

velvets · tweeds · brocades · damask · muslin · calico · satin · chenille · cottons · cashmere

Categories
Opposites
type of goods/trade

clothiercobbler

Shoe repair artisan

shoemaker · bootmaker · cordwainer · furrier · milliner

role in clothing transaction

clothiercustomer

Buyer of goods

buyer · shopper · consumer · client · patron

Phrases
Family

clothing, clothiers, unclothing

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G