"Couturier" was a highly valued profession in the early economy system in Taiwan. With the social change and industry development, many couturiers failed to follow trends of ready-to-wear. They change their career and engage in other professions. The study is mainly based on individual interviews, complemented with document analysis. The researcher visited southern Taiwan couturiers in person, interviewed them with semi-structured questions to acquire the first-hand data. The object of study is determined by purposive sampling. The number of sampling object is ten. It was found that in traditional tailoring industry, the profession orientation comes from work experience and personal characteristics. It needs the attitude and personality of keeping perfect. It is self-accomplishment, innovation and self-affirmation. Dedication is a continual momentum for career development. The researcher deeply explores each perspective, sorts out the conceptual framework and works out their relationship with career development of couturiers.