Tailleur is a French word that refers to a tailor, a person who designs, cuts and sews clothes, usually for men. There are several synonyms for the word tailleur, including couturier, styliste, modiste, and createur de mode. Couturier is typically used to describe a designer who creates high-end, bespoke clothing for wealthy clients. Styliste is used to describe a person who designs ready-to-wear outfits for the general public, while modiste refers to a woman who designs and sells hats. Finally, createur de mode can be used to describe any person who creates clothing, from a designer to a dressmaker.