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Couturier vs Dressmaker - What's the difference?

couturier | dressmaker |

As nouns the difference between couturier and dressmaker

is that couturier is a person who designs haute couture (high fashion) while dressmaker is a person who makes dresses.

couturier

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • A person who designs haute couture (high fashion).
  • A company that is owned by, or employs such a person; a fashion house.

    • dressmaker

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A person who makes dresses.

    • Usage notes

    * This term may apply to a person of either gender, but is usually expected to be female.

    Coordinate terms

    * seamstress * tailor