Revolutionary couturier André Courrèges 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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1974 COURREGES abstract printed silk dress with ruffles
By André Courrèges
Located in San Fransisco, CA
1974 silk dress by Courrèges in an ivory tone with a scattered green abstract print. The cut is loose and slightly flared, with a soft, gathered bodice that falls from thin double st...
Courreges 1960s Color Block Dress
By André Courrèges
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful color block wool dress alternating panels of black and royal blue from Courreges. It is an A-line dress flaring subtly to the hem and has a stand up collar, back zipper,...
1974 André Courrèges Pink Watercolor Maxi Dress with Silk Ruffles
By André Courrèges
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Superb, Beautiful 1974 COURRÈGES maxi dress, with pink watercolour print and flamboyant silk ruffles around the collar line. The dress is made from a thick structured materiel with...
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...
1960s Andre COURRÈGES Vintage Numbered space age white mod mini dress
By André Courrèges
Located in Sheffield, GB
1960's Numbered Couture Andre COURRÈGES space age white mod mini dress SERIAL NUMBER; 035614 Measurements are provided in inches (‘’) Recommended Size;...
Andre Courreges Haute Couture Mod Pink Wool Dress
By André Courrèges
Located in New York, NY
Andre Courreges Haute Couture Mod pale pink wool appliqued dress, mid 1960s. Utilizing signature Courreges seaming and signature embroidery app...
Courreges Numbered Couture Navy White Wool Zipper Mod Space-Age Dress, 1970s
By André Courrèges, Courrèges
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Master of the miniskirt and guru of the go-go boot, André Courrèges introduced novel design styles in the 60s that played with stark color blocking and ignored the traditional hemlin...
$1,160Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Courreges 1990s Does 1960s Black and White Size 38 / 6 90s Dress
By André Courrèges, 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...
Courreges Numbered Couture Creme Orange Mod a Line Dress, 1960s
By Courrèges, André Courrèges
Located in Boca Raton, FL
André Courrèges is one of the most iconic designers of the 1960s. He and others such as Pierre Cardin built an era of fashion that defined the generation and aesthetic of space-ageis...
COURREGES Early c.1960's Orange Wool Embroidered Trim Short Sleeve A-Line Dress
By Courrèges, André Courrèges
Located in Thiensville, WI
COURREGES Early c.1960's Orange Wool Embroidered Trim Short Sleeve A-Line Dress Brand / Manufacturer: Courreges Circa: Early 1960s Designer: Andre C...
$564Sale Price|20% Off
1970s Courrèges Couture Future “Space Age” Brown Wool Trapeze Maxi Dress
By Courrèges, André Courrèges
Located in Charenton-le-pont, FR
A stunning example of Andre Courrèges’ revolutionary 'Space Age' aesthetic, this 1970s chocolate brown maxi dress is part of the prestigious 'Couture Future' line, probably Autumn-Wi...
A French André Courrèges Couture Future Dress numbered 0045426 Circa 1970/1972
By André Courrèges, André Courrèges 1
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1970/1972 France Courrèges Haute Couture day dress in thick orange jersey from the early 1970s. Straight sleeveless cut, pleated tabs at the shoulders and slightly flared on th...
COURREGES Hyperbole c.1970s Sky Blue Wool Sleeveless Siganture Logo A-Line Dress
By Courrèges, André Courrèges
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage Courreges Hyperbole c.1970's sky blue wool sleeveless signature logo A-line dress. Numbered: "083360". Designed by Andre Courreges. Sky blue wool knit shell. Sleeveless. V-sl...
1960s Courreges Black Velvet Metallic Beautiful Vintage 60s A Line Dress
By André Courrèges
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1960s ANDRE COURREGES black velvet A-line metallic dress! Luxurious lightweight black velvet, with metallic sparkles scattered through...
$812Sale Price|35% Off
1960's Courreges Winter White Wool Dress with Band Detail
By André Courrèges
Located in New Hope, PA
Andre Courreges designed this dress in the late 1960's using a Winter White wool. It has a face framing stand up collar and four horizontal bands made from the same fabric. These b...
Courreges Hyperbole Classic Black Dress
By André Courrèges
Located in Oakland, CA
Classic black dress by Courreges Hyperbole. Constructed, heavier weight fabric gives shape. Stretch waistband with tie. Banded short sleeves. A...
70s Courreges mint green cotton crop top and midi skirt set
By André Courrèges
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
70s Courreges mint green cotton crop top and midi skirt set. Fit size US4 Crop top: Bust: 34"/ Waist: 29"/ Top Length: 17.5 Skirt measurement:...
COURREGES Paris c.1960's Navy Blue Wool Mod A-Line Dress
By André Courrèges
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage Courreges Paris for Bonwit Teller c.1960's navy blue wool a-line dress. Short sleeves. Scoop neckline. Princess seamed bodice. Faux wrap front detail with two round silver bu...
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...
COURREGES c.1970's Hyperbole Black Sleeveless Belted Fit Flare Midi Tea Dress
By André Courrèges, 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...
1980's 2nd Gen Courreges Neon Red Knit Sweater Dress
By André Courrèges
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Courreges 1980’s ribbed wool mock turtleneck sweater dress. A classic Courreges style reissued 20 years after the first iconic RTW space age knits hit the runway. Courreges signature white embroidered logo sewn on below the mock turtle...
Courreges 1970s Dress with Seaming
By Courrèges, André 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...
Courreges Sleeveless A-Line Maxi Dress
By André Courrèges
Located in Geneva, CH
This late 60’s - early 70’s black cotton sateen Courreges maxi dress is a great example of the modernist design for which André Courrèges is famous. Of structured A-line silhouette and with unusual fishnet neckline, it is creating an advantageous effect. Labeled, this simple though sexy and elegant dress closes with a concealed zip, hook and eye on the left side plus three hooks on the left shoulder. Unlined, the size is a Courreges size b...
André Courrèges Haute Couture dress in navy jersey with white zips Circa 1970
By André Courrèges
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1970 France Haute couture wrap dress number 85726 (?) in thick navy blue jersey dating from the 1970s. Flared dress in a chasuble cut with topstitching, short sleeves and a Cla...
An André Courrèges Couture Baby Doll Dress - France Circa 1968
By André Courrèges
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1965-1970. France Rare model of Baby Doll Dress by André Courrèges Haute Couture model 23075 and dating from the late 1960s. Short sleeveless dress, Trapeze shape, high waist ...
c. 1970's COURREGES HYPERBOLE Khaki Beige Drawstring Hooded Trench Coat Dress O
By André Courrèges
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage 1970's Courreges Hyperbole khaki cotton blend dress. Attached drawstring hood. Long sleeves have double drawstrings at the cuff. Double drawstrings also at the waist. Two poc...
A Vintage 1980s courreges check autumnal Shirt Dress
By André Courrèges, André Courrèges 1
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage Courreges shirt dress. The dress is in brown and white check with brown cotton edging. It has a 12'' slit on either side with a button ...
An André Courrèges French Couture Chasuble dress numbered 55540 Circa 1970
By André Courrèges
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1970 France Number 55540 Haute Couture wrap dress in thick black jersey with stitching and piping. Attaches by black snaps on the front, three are doubled to create the flare o...
COURREGES Couture Future c.1960s Navy Blue Wool Sleeveless Tie Waist Shift Dress
By André Courrèges, Courrèges
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage Courreges Couture Future c.1960's navy blue wool sleeveless tie waist shift dress. Designed by Andre Courreges. Slit neckline. Sleeveless. Center front 1/2 zip closure. Draw ...
1960s Courreges Haute Couture Orange A-line Sleeveless Wool Maxi Dress
By Courrèges, André 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...
Courreges Pink Silk Dress w/Belt
By André Courrèges
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a very unique light pink silk day dress with matching belt by Courreges, from the 1980's. The dress has a 3/4" tapered sleeve, open key hole neckline, high waist, silk lining...
Vintage Courreges Black Wool Mod Day Dress
By André Courrèges
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Courreges black wool mod dress featuring a v notch neckline, short sleeves, silver buttons, and a-line body. Courreges, Paris Siz...
Courrèges Belted LBD
By André Courrèges
Located in New York, NY
André Corrèges, black, silk, heavy crepe, belted dress having a deep V neckline and pleated accents from the shoulder to the waist. There is an off centered curved slit detail at the...
Iconic 1970’s Courreges Couture Future Orange Wool Mixture Dress
By Courrèges, André Courrèges
Located in London, GB
An iconic late 1970’s Courreges tangelo-orange wool mixture jersey stylized shirt-waister dress, from the Couture Future Collection, featuring...