modiste; milliner; fashionable dressmaker
A somewhat dated term for a women's hat maker or dressmaker, especially one dealing in fashionable items. In modern Japanese, it may appear in historical or fashion contexts.
She ordered a hat from a famous modiste in Paris.
She worked as a modiste in Paris.
Used when referring to people, especially in a formal or customer-service context.
Borrowed from French 'modiste', meaning a milliner or dressmaker specializing in fashionable items.