fashion designer

/ˈfæʃɪn dɪˈzaɪner/

/ˈfæʃɪn dɪˈzaɪne/

Other forms: fashion designers

Definitions of fashion designer

1. noun

   someone who designs clothing
   synonyms: clothes designer, couturier, designer

   examples:

   Cristobal Balenciaga

   Spanish fashion designer known for his stark elegant designs (1895-1972)

   Christian Dior

   French couturier whose first collection in 1947 created a style that became known as the New Look (1905-1957)

   Calvin Richard Klein

   United States fashion designer noted for understated fashions (born in 1942)

   Elsa Schiaparelli

   fashion designer born in Italy who was noted for her use of synthetic materials and brilliant colors (1896-1973)

   Gianni Versace

   Italian fashion designer (1946-1997)

   Charles Frederick Worth

   French couturier (born in England) regarded as the founder of Parisian haute couture; noted for introducing the bustle (1825-1895)

   types:

   costume designer, costumer, costumier

   someone who designs or supplies costumes (as for a play or masquerade)

   type of:

   creator

   a person who grows or makes or invents things