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André Courrèges ( French: [andʁe kuʁɛʒ]; 9 March 1923 – 7 January 2016) was a French fashion designer. He was particularly known for his streamlined 1960s designs influenced by modernism and futurism, exploiting modern technology and new fabrics. Courrèges defined the go-go boot and along with Mary Quant, is one of the designers ...
- 7 January 2016 (aged 92), Neuilly-sur-Seine, France
- Fashion designer
- Space-age clothes
ANDRE COURREGES. André Courrèges was one of the most influential fashion designers of the 20th century; in the mid-1960s he changed the way women dressed, and did so almost overnight. His designs included angular mini dresses and trouser suits. Many of the outfits had cut-out midriffs and backs and were worn without a bra.
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Nov 8, 2019 · A ndré Courrèges’ vinyl coat, produced between 1963-1969, is a perfect representation of his unique style. The box-like shape, deep green color, vinyl material, and proud logo are all hallmarks of Courrèges’ designs (Fig. 1). He was known for using bold colors and simple, sleek patterns with intricate detailing, and was one of the first ...
Aug 8, 2023 · The 1960s marked a significant turning point in the world of fashion, as designers sought inspiration beyond the earthly confines and embarked on a journey to the cosmos. Among these avant-garde visionaries, André Courrèges stood as a trailblazer, redefining the landscape of fashion with his iconic Space Age designs. Space…
The world stood on the cusp of a new frontier in the 1960s, with eyes turned skyward. The space race was in full throttle, and the notion of a futuristic utopia was embedded in the global consciousness. André Courrèges, having launched his fashion house in 1961, absorbed this zeitgeist, allowing it to permeate his designs and ultimately ...
André Courrèges (born March 9, 1923, Pau, France—died January 7, 2016, Neuilly-sur-Seine, France) was a dress designer who first made a reputation in the Parisian fashion world of the 1960s for futuristic, youth-oriented styles. Courrèges wished to be an artist, but his father directed him into engineering, at which he was successful.
Jan 8, 2016 · André Courrèges, the French couturier and industry legend, passed away yesterday at the age of 92 after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. As the founder and catalyst of the space-age ...
