Revolutionary couturier André Courrèges (1925–2016) made a name for himself on the buzzy Paris fashion scene of the 1960s with audacious Space Age designs that pointed to the future. The world of haute couture credits him with toppling the conservative standards assigned to feminine clothing back then and propelling a movement that celebrated a more revealing brand of women's attire — including chic miniskirts, his iconic white ankle boots and often whimsical dresses with necklines that turned heads.
While vintage André Courrèges suits, jackets and other apparel garnered the designer ample praise, he wasn’t confined to producing clothing. He is also widely revered for creating some of the era’s most stylish accessories, like his offbeat, goggles-esque sunglasses and distinctive scarves, which boasted lively patterns and an alluring range of Pop art colors and pastels.
Born in the French Pyrenees, Courrèges wanted to become an artist at an early age, but his father steered him into engineering. Though successful as an engineer, Courrèges pivoted to fashion. He moved to Paris and worked briefly for couturiere Jeanne Lafaurie. In 1948, he took a job with Cristóbal Balenciaga, and within a couple of years, he had ascended to the role of Balenciaga’s first assistant.
While working for Balenciaga, Courrèges met dressmaker Coqueline Barrière, whom he would later marry. In 1961, the couple established their own fashion house, where they collaborated as creative partners for the remainder of the designer’s life.
Courrèges was among the designers who ushered in the rise of ready-to-wear. He favored figure-hugging silhouettes and geometric shapes, and looked to the work of architect Le Corbusier — a like-minded proponent of simplicity and clean lines.
Alongside innovators such as Mary Quant, Paco Rabanne and Pierre Cardin — the latter's futuristic looks were catnip for the free-spending consumers of the postwar years — Courrèges explored ways to outfit women with comfortable everyday wear, working with forward-looking materials such as plastic and polyvinyl chloride in his unadorned dresses of stark white. Mexican socialite and Harper’s Bazaar editor Gloria Guinness, pop star Françoise Hardy and former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy were among some notable names to wear Courrèges originals.
By the mid-1960s, Courrèges had risen to the top of his industry, and there were many imitators. He took strict control of production at his namesake label, only allowing distribution through licensed sellers. He and Coqueline sold off part of the company in 1968 to L'Oreal, and by the early 1970s, Courrèges had more than 100 boutiques worldwide, also expanding into fragrances and menswear.
In 1983, the couple restored themselves to full ownership of the company and in 2011 sold the brand to French advertising executives Jacques Bungert and Frédéric Torloting. Artémis, which controls the global luxury group Kering, acquired a minority stake in the Courrèges brand in 2015 and took full control three years later.
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Courrèges Fall 2023 Vinyl Short Sleeve Mock Neck Mini Dress
By Courrèges
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Courrèges Fall/Winter 2023 black vinyl shift dress from Nicholas Di Felice's runway collection. Design pulled from the Courrèges archives featuring iconic 1960s Space Age aesthetic. ...
Courreges Color Block Dress 1970s
By Courrèges, André Courrèges
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous navy and off white color block silk blend dress from Courreges. It is sleeveless, semi fitted with a small stand up collar. It has an off white yoke pointed in the front...
Andre Courreges Pop Maxi Gown
By André Courrèges, Courrèges
Located in New York, NY
Andre Courreges Couture Pop Maxi Gown of vibrant orange wool with sheer floral inserts at neckline with sequin centers. Clean lined silhouette with slight A lined flare at hem. Desig...
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Vintage Courreges 1990s Does 1960s Black and White Size 38 / 6 90s Dress
By Courrèges, André Courrèges
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic Avant Garde 90s does 60s COURREGES black and white rayon dress ! Features the signature logo at center bust. Tailored bodice with a forgiving skirt. Fully lined. Hidden zipper u...
1970s Courreges Cream Wool Sleeveless Dress
By Courrèges
Located in London, GB
André Courrèges’s namesake brand is having a moment. In 1961, after ten years honing his craft under Cristóbal Balenciaga, Courrèges launched his own fashion house. Today, the House ...
Iconic COURRÉGES Orange Tangerine Vinyl A-Line Mod Mini Skirt
By Courrèges
Located in Sheffield, GB
A fun and futuristic orange vinyl mini skirt by COURRÉGES, in the iconic 1960's Mod style ! Features; Conceal zip up side / Belt loops around the wai...
COURREGES c.1970's Hyperbole Black Sleeveless Belted Fit Flare Midi Tea Dress
By Courrèges, André Courrèges
Located in Thiensville, WI
COURREGES c.1970's Hyperbole Black Sleeveless Belted Midi Fit n Flare Tea Dress Circa: 1970’s Label(s): Courreges Paris Hyperbole Designer: Andre Courreges Style: Fit n flare dress...
COURREGES c.1970’s Navy Blue Button Up Tie Cinch Waist Sleeveless Jumper Dress
By Courrèges, André Courrèges
Located in Thiensville, WI
COURREGES c.1970’s Navy Blue Button Up Tie Cinch Waist Sleeveless Jumper Dress Circa: 1970’s Label(s): Courreges Paris Designer: Andre Courreges Style...
1970s Courreges Black Chiffon and Wool Gown
By Courrèges
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Beautiful 1970s gown by Courreges. Sheer black chiffon yoke and cap sleeves with a black satin ruffle across neckline and hem of sleeves. Tie at neckline creating a small keyhole. Th...
1971 Documented Courreges Turquoise Maxi Dress
By Courrèges, André Courrèges
Located in London, GB
Rare 1970s André Courrèges turquoise maxi dress complete with low back and bow strap detail. Courreges was already a fashion design superstar when his haute couture version of this...
Courrèges Black Oblique Hooded Open-Back Mini Dress, French Size 36
By Courrèges
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
An architectural interpretation of the classic little black dress, this Courrèges Oblique-style hooded mini dress exemplifies the French fashion house’s contemporary approach to stre...
1967 Courrèges Vintage Women's White Cotton Babydoll Dress
By Courrèges
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
COURRÈGES - Short white cotton dress with openwork trimmings. No size indicated, it fits a 34FR. A 1967 Collection. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Chest: 40 cm - Waist:...
Courrèges Black Metallic Polka Dot Layered Maxi Dress, 1970s
By Courrèges
Located in Boca Raton, FL
André Courrèges was a visionary of youthful and innovative designs. While known for his quirky space-age fashions, his later work offered a blend between unconventional fabrics and c...
Courrèges Black Cotton Dress
By Courrèges
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Courrèges - (Made in France) Black cotton dress. Marked size B, it fits a 38FR. Additional information: Dimensions: Chest: 39 cm, Waist: 38cm - Length: 113 cm Condition: Very good c...
André Courrèges 1970s Vintage Black Wool Dress with Zig Zag Seaming
By André Courrèges, Courrèges
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black wool dress by Andre Courreges. It has a stand up collar which buttons on one side, long sleeves, lightly padded shoulders, and 2 front pockets in the seams of the c...
1960s Courreges Haute Couture Orange A-line Sleeveless Wool Maxi Dress
By André Courrèges, Courrèges
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A rare original 1960s Courreges numbered couture bright orange wool sculpted A-line shift dress. This outstanding dress is fashioned from a wool gabardi...
Courrèges Strapless Dress
By Courrèges
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
This brilliant blue A-line strapless dress is cotton with an inner corset and seam detailing from Courreges.
Alessandro Dell'Acqua Net Skirt with Fur and Turquoise Stones Trim 1990s
By Alessandro Dell'Acqua
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black net skirt by Alessandro Dell'Acqua. It is a straight skirt with an elaborate pattern of lines and circles comprised of fine strips of fox ...
Karl Lagerfeld Skirt with Handkerchief Hem
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous black wool jersey skirt from Karl Lagerfeld. It has a 2 1/2" wide waistband with overlapping pointed panels forming the skirt. It has a back zipper, front pockets and is...
Herve Leger Purple Bandage Dress
By Herve Léger
Located in Paris, FR
1990s Herve Leger purple knitted bandage dress featuring a short length, pleats on the body, front bands yokes details, a center back zip on a brown ba...
$395
Size: IT 40, US 4
Alexander McQueen 2011 Brocade Dress in Magenta Pink, Black & Gold Floral Print
By Alexander McQueen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Alexander Mcqueen deep pink dress with a stunning gold and black Oriental inspired floral weave throughout, circa 2011. Fitted pencil style, sleeveless. Back zip and hook and eye wit...
Torso Creations Black 2-Piece Fishnet & Silk Taffeta Tiered Flamenco Gown & Top
By Torso Creations
Located in Gresham, OR
Torso Creations Black 2-Piece Fishnet & Silk Taffeta Tiered Flamenco Skirt & Top: Burlesque-inspired black fishnet cropped top is trimmed in fringe wit...
Christian Lacroix Luxe S/S 1988 runway polka dot pouff petticoat dress
By Christian Lacroix
Located in BELLEVUE HILL, NSW
An iconic dress from the S/S 1988 Luxe collection, this piece is a gorgeous example of Lacroix's extravagant aesthetic. Cut to create an hourglass figure, the bodice pushes up the breasts and cinches in the waist, while the full skirt flares out above the hips. Made from a thick textured cotton pique in red with white polka dots, this also features black grosgrain bows and a center front zip. Impeccably constructed inside and out with an amazing fully lined bustier bodice, a full built-in inner foundation and multiple layered crinoline underskirts with black lace trims, this is an exquiste and very collectible piece that will instantly transform its wearer into a knockout. Reference Photos: (1-2) Christian Lacroix Luxe...
Chanel 2000s Black Creme Cashmere Knit Cap Sleeve Dress Size 42
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Chanel black and creme cap sleeves cashmere knit dress Marked size 42. Fit US 4/6 Small- Medium
Thierry Mugler Rare Black w/ Coral Inserts Petal Dress Rare Collectible
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare circa 1989-90 Thierry Mugler petal dress. During this period the designer created a few different versions of this style of which this ...
Moschino Couture Runway Corset Tux Jumpsuit Holiday Dressing! NWT
By Moschino Couture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Moschino Couture jumpsuit specially designed with dramatic exciting eye catching presence! Ruched rich rose magenta silk bodice with fine black wool tux style trousers. Boned bodic...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Maxi Skirt
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous silk long skirt with yellow, green and white abstract shapes including glowers and leaves on a brown background from John Galliano for Christian Dior. It is semi fitted t...
Roberto Cavalli c. 2009 Plunging Neckline Cutout Silk Black Evening Dress Gown
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Roberto Cavalli c. 2009 Plunging Neckline Cutout Silk Black Evening Dress Gown IT 38
1940s Demi Couture Navy Blue + Pale Pink Short Sleeve 40s Vintage Gown / Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 1940s demi couture navy blue and light pink short sleeve crepe gown! Features a gathered sweetheart neckline with pale pink lace above the bust. Pale pink ruffle al...
F/W 1998 Yves Saint Laurent velvet and sheer gown with batwing sleeves
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Austin, TX
F/W 1998 Yves Saint Laurent velvet and sheer gown with batwing sleeves Condition: Excellent. Size Small
2000s Roberto Cavalli Cream and Purple Beaded Strapless Mini Cocktail Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An extraordinary circa 2000s Roberto Cavalli cocktail dress, constructed in ivory and rich raspberry - plum silk and lavishly embellished with tonal sequins, beads and embroidery. T...
Ivory and black cocktail dress with rhinestone buckle ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Ivory and black cocktail dress with rhinestone buckle. Zip and hoo&eye closure on the middle back. Panty inside with snap closure. SAMPLE : SIZE 36/S
Black slip dress with cut-work on the side of the hips COURREGES
By Courrèges
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black slip dress with cut-work on the side of the hips; Main Fabric composition: 83% polyester, 17% acetate. Cupro lining. Invisible zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. Hig...
Navy blue and white printed sleeveless evening dress Courrèges Paris
By Courrèges, André Courrèges
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Navy blue and white printed sleeveless evening dress . Main fabric and lining fabric composition: 100% cotton. Zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. Box-pleat on the middle f...
Vintage 1960s Courrèges pink cotton knit maxi slip dress
By Courrèges, André Courrèges
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
This dress is everything you would expect from a 1960s Courrèges. Adorable, pink, cotton knit Courrèges long/maxi dress. Courrèges size O Pictured on a doll with perfect size 36. Th...
1960s Courregēs Mod Black Wool Cut Out Dress
By Courrèges
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The quintessential 1960s Courrēges mod shift dress. Black wool with short sleeves and an A-line shape. Interesting feature at the neck with a triangula...
Courrèges Black Wool & Chiffon Sequin Zip Mod Mini Dress
By Courrèges
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Like many of his contemporaries, André Courrèges was a fashion pioneer. With designs that redefined femininity, Courrèges shortened hemlines and played with shocking sheer fabrics to...
COURREGES c.1970's Hyperbole Black Short Sleeve Box Pleat Fit n Flare Tea Dress
By Courrèges, André Courrèges
Located in Thiensville, WI
COURREGES c.1970's Hyperbole Black Short Sleeve Box Pleat Fit n Flare Tea Dress Circa: 1970’s Label(s): Courreges Paris Hyperbole Designer: Andre Courreges Style: Fit 'n flare tea ...
COURREGES Paris c.1970's Black Silk Ruffle Square Scoop Neck Midi Dress
By Courrèges, André Courrèges
Located in Thiensville, WI
COURREGES c.1970's Black Silk Ruffle Square Scoop Neck Midi Dress Circa: 1970’s-1980's Label(s): Courreges Paris Designer: Andre Courreges Style: Midi dress Color(s): Black (exteri...
1960s Courreges Sheer Gown with sequin Flowers, style 27119
By André Courrèges, Courrèges
Located in Austin, TX
1960s Courreges Sheer Gown with sequin Flowers, style 27119. Condition: Excellent. Courreges Size 00
Courregès Black Silk Polka Dot Sequin Trapeze Mini Dress, 1960s
By Courrèges
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Andres Courregès is most noted for his Space Age styles during the 1960s. However, Courregès’ designs offer far greater appeal than this moment in history. His designs conceptualize ...
Courrèges Wool Color Block Patent Leather Mondrian Mini Dress, 1960s
By Courrèges
Located in Boca Raton, FL
One of the most iconic designers of the 1960s, André Courrèges is easily recognizable by his Space Age inspired styles. Combining stark white with bold color blocking, Courrèges’ sty...
Vintage Courreges Tan Cotton Sport Coat and Skirt Set
By André Courrèges, Courrèges
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage Andrè Courréges Tan cotton sports jacket and pencil skirt ensemble. Button jacket with pockets and detachable hood. Sporty and chic! Size: Small - Medium Jacket measurement: ...