couturier
High-end dressmaker
A couturier is a fashion designer, especially one who creates high-end, custom-fitted clothing.
The term carries connotations of exclusivity and craftsmanship associated with Parisian haute couture houses: The couturier unveiled his spring collection.
The feminine form couturière exists but is rarely used in English.
Creating garment construction templates
- drapingArranging cloth loosely
- stitchingJoining with needle, thread
- embroideryDecorative stitching on fabric
- needleworkThread-based textile craft
bespoke · handmade · beading · millinery · fitting · alterations · hemming · sewing
Paved path for planes
- collectionGathered set of items
- prêt-à-porterFactory-made designer clothing
- catwalkElevated narrow walkway
- voguePrevailing popular style
trendsetter · avant-garde · sartorial · silhouette · ensemble · aesthetics · glamour · showroom
Limited to one group
- prestigiousHaving high standing
- opulentOstentatiously wealthy
- sumptuousSplendidly rich and costly
- lavishAbundant beyond necessity
elite · refined · exquisite · bespoke · custom · clientele · commission · fitting room
French haute couture house
- DiorFrench luxury fashion house
- GivenchyFrench luxury fashion house
- BalenciagaSpanish-founded luxury brand
- ValentinoSilent era matinee idol
Yves Saint Laurent · Worth · McQueen · Galliano · Versace · Armani · Westwood
patternmaking
Creating garment construction templates
- drapingArranging cloth loosely
- stitchingJoining with needle, thread
- embroideryDecorative stitching on fabric
needlework · bespoke · handmade · beading · millinery · fitting · alterations · hemming · sewing · dressmaking
runway
Paved path for planes
- collectionGathered set of items
- prêt-à-porterFactory-made designer clothing
- catwalkElevated narrow walkway
vogue · trendsetter · avant-garde · sartorial · silhouette · ensemble · aesthetics · glamour · showroom · fashion week
exclusive
Limited to one group
- prestigiousHaving high standing
- opulentOstentatiously wealthy
- sumptuousSplendidly rich and costly
lavish · elite · refined · exquisite · bespoke · custom · clientele · commission · fitting room · private showing
Chanel
French haute couture house
- DiorFrench luxury fashion house
- GivenchyFrench luxury fashion house
- BalenciagaSpanish-founded luxury brand
Valentino · Yves Saint Laurent · Worth · McQueen · Galliano · Versace · Armani · Westwood
silk
Fine woven insect fiber
velvet · brocade · lace · organza · taffeta · cashmere · crepe · charmeuse · duchesse · georgette
gown
Long formal garment
frock · ballgown · evening wear · bridal · trousseau · coat · cape · jacket · skirt · bodice
- fashionfashion, clothing, apparel, attire, garment
- craftspeoplepotter, weaver, blacksmith, artisan, potters
- fashion careersfashion model, stylist, tailor, fashion editor, fashion buyer
- Bespoketailor, fabric, custom, handmade, stitched
- Couturebespoke, made-to-measure, atelier, fashion show, runway
- French Occupationscoiffeur, cuisinier, gendarme, chauffeur, secretaire
couturiermender
One who restores items
sweatshop worker · seamstress · piece worker · garment worker · factory hand