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 Mod Navy Blue Wool Pantsuit with Patent White Belt, 1960s
By Courrèges
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare time capsule piece by a designer who defined a generation. Courrèges 1960's ultra mod navy blue wool pantsuit with a patent white belt. Courrèges was a pioneer of women's pant...
1970s Courreges Royal Blue Cotton Maxi Skirt and Cropped Jacket
By André Courrèges, 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 ...
Black silk chiffon and lurex top and velvet skirt COURREGES
By Courrèges
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black silk chiffon and lurex top and velvet skirt. Fabric composition: 94% silk chiffon and lurex 6% polyester. Velvet composition: 100% rayon. Acetate lining. Velvet button on the ...
Very rare 5 pieces uniform Courrèges for UTA ( French Airlines )
By Courrèges
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Very rare 5 pieces uniform ( vinyl jacket, sweater, skirt, leather boots and bag) Size between S and M . Boots size : 38 (Fr) Previously owned and used with visible signs of wear, ...
Double breasted skirt suit in tweed with chevron pattern COURREGES
By André Courrèges, Courrèges
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Double breasted skirt suit in tweed with chevron pattern. Main fabric composition: 45% acrylic, 42% wool, 13% rayon. Inset composition ( grey fabric : on collar, pockets and elbow) :...
Numbered Courreges Haute Couture Trousers Suit Ensemble
By André Courrèges, Courrèges
Located in Geneva, CH
This ultra chic late 60’s - early 70’s haute couture Courrèges ensemble, is made up of a fitted tunic-top and high waisted trousers. Constructed in dark blue wool, this fully lined s...
Vintage Courreges Skirt Suit
By Courrèges
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage wool skirt suit by Courreges. The jacket is wonderfully tailored, and has a three button central opening and two pockets at th...
COURREGES Orange Futuristic Jacket and Mini Skirt Set late 1990
By Courrèges
Located in Genève, CH
A vintage Courrèges two-piece ensemble, composed of an orange vinyl jacket (size 40FR) and matching mini skirt (size 40FR). An iconic expression of the house’s futuristic aesthetic, ...
COURREGES c.1970's Orange Corduroy Button Up Jacket Blazer Skirt Suit Set w/Tags
By Courrèges, André Courrèges
Located in Thiensville, WI
COURREGES c. 1970's Orange Corduroy Button Up Jacket Blazer Skirt Suit Set VTG Brand / Manufacturer: Courreges Circa: 1970s Designer: Andre Courreges Style: Jacket Skirt Suit Set Color(s): Orange, White (detailing), Silver (buttons) Lined: Yes Marked Fabric: 100% Cotton (exterior), 100% Acetate (Lining) Unmarked Fabric: Corduroy Additional Details / Inclusions: Vintage Courreges c.1970's orange jacket and skirt set. Marked as 100% cotton for the exterior and 100% acetate for the lining. Corduroy fabric in horizontal ridges. Jacket has two functional front chest pockets, front button closure, and knit belts...
Courreges couture brown wool mini skirt suit, c. 1969
By André Courrèges, Courrèges
Located in London, GB
Courreges couture brown wool mini skirt suit with wooden buttons and silk lining. c. 1969
Courrèges jumpsuit circa 1985
By Courrèges
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
COURRÈGES - (Made in France) Organza jumpsuit entirely embroidered wit black sequins, with adjustable iridescent off-white cotton straps, and a chest pocket. Size 36FR indicated. A C...
Courreges Terry Cloth Jumpsuit
By Courrèges
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Courreges Terry Cloth Jumpsuit is crafted from a super cozy terrycloth fabric and features a drawstring waist, pockets, shoulder pads, and silver butt...
Brown wool skirt-suit and black piping Courrèges Paris Couture Future Circa 1970
By Courrèges
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Brown wool skirt-suit with black vinyl piping. Main fabric: 100% wool. Piping : 65% cotton, 35% spandex. Lining: 100% rayon. Zip in the middle front a...
Silver skirt suit with double breasted jacket COURRÈGES
By Courrèges
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Silver skirt suit with double breasted jacket. Main fabric composition: 52% polyester, 48% rayon. Lining: 100% acetate. Button and buttonhole closure on the middle front. Gather on ...
Grey wool skirt suit with double-breasted jacket and Corduroy collar COURREGES
By Courrèges
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Grey wool skirt suit with double-breasted jacket and Corduroy collar. Acetate lining. Wood button and buttonhole closure on the front of the jacket. Pocket on both side.Half-belt mid...
Tom Ford/Gwyneth Paltrow Iconic Oscar Gown & Cape New!
By Tom Ford, Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Super stunning iconic Tom Ford evening gown with matching cape. Identical to the one worn by Gwyneth Paltrow to the Oscars. The gown fashioned of off white silk crepe and lined in...
Vintage Norma Kamali OMO 1980s Navy Blue One Shoulder 80s Top and Pants Jumpsuit
By OMO Norma Kamali, Norma Kamali
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage NORMA KAMALI OMO early 1980s navy blue one shoulder top and trosuers! Looks like a jumpsuit, but better! Soft stretch jersey stretches to fit, and the ruched details ...
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN peplum dress with notebook paper print
By McQ Alexander McQueen, Alexander McQueen
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Unusual, draped peplum dress with notebook paper print and black pencil skirt designed by Alexander Mcqueen for McQ dating to the mid to late 2000's. It...
Vintage White Oversized Opera Coat
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Add a little drama to your wardrobe with our incredible vintage opera coat! You don't need to be headed to the opera to enjoy a piece as amazing as ...
Chanel 1980's Rare Reversible Skirt Set
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Feel cool and collected with this 80's era Chanel skirt set! This two-in-one ensemble is completely reversible for a whole new look making this Chanel...
1940's Wool Skirt Suit
Located in Geneva, CH
Light blue 1940’s wool skirt suit with rhinestones and studs on the collar and pockets. Fully lined. Note : none rhinestones and studs are missing. ...
$799Sale Price|55% Off
Size: 42 fits best approximately US 6
UNWORN Missoni Rainbow Metallic Crochet Knit Pants Crop Top Ensemble Set 42
By Missoni
Located in Switzerland, CH
BEAUTIFUL MISSONI ORANGE LABEL KNIT 2PCS ENSEMBLE Stunning Missoni set in rainbow colors Classic MISSONI signature crochet knit Consisting of tw...
Vintage 1950's Aqua Floral Silk Brocade Dress and Coat Ensemble UK 8 US 4
By Mardi Gras
Located in Nashville, TN
Rendered in the most mesmerising shantung silk brocade, in shades of iridescent green and aqua blue, this original 1950's floral brocade dress and coat ensemble, is just the set to a...
DIOR by GIANFRANCO FERRE 1993 Vintage Silk Beaded Sequin 2 Piece Ensemble
By Christian Dior
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Gianfranco Ferre for Christian Dior Vintage SS93 Runway print 2 pieces Tunic is sheer, oversized, and pullover (silk) has beads Leggings are opaque and skinny with side zip (syntheti...
1970s Aubrey Beardsley Inspired Monochrome Print Jumpsuit
Located in London, GB
The fabulous monochrome black and white floral print on this original 1970s jumpsuit is really striking and we've no doubt that it was inspired by the ink designs of the artist, Aubr...
1982 CHANEL black sequined jacket and skirt suit
By Chanel
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Spectacular black sequined skirt suit from Chanel’s Winter 1982 collection. The collarless jacket is tailored through the waist with a slim, structured silhouette. Four open pockets ...
Christian Dior by Galliano Fall 2004 Prototype Suit
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Norwich, GB
Christian Dior by John Galliano, unique prototype sample from Fall/Winter 2004. Shimmery silver metallic fabric with white fur trims on the jacket, and zip details. Silk lined. Cond...
VIintage Courrèges Paris Ivory Wool Belted Jacket & Skirt
By Courrèges, André 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 notions of geometric shape, color, and texture. Presumably from the late 1960s, this skirt suit is done in creme wool with a black zipper closure on the jacket and black piping on the waistband and pockets of the A-line skirt. A red and white striped leather belt is the perfect finishing touch for this set. This vintage Courrèges set...
Off-white wool skirt-suit with short sleeves and orange snap Courrèges
By Courrèges
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Off-white wool skirt-suit with short sleeves and orange snap. No fabric composition tag but lining probably acetate. Top-stitched. On the skirt the 4 snaps on the bottom are not clo...
Courreges Lilac Wool Skirt Suit Size 40 fr
By Courrèges, André Courrèges
Located in Paris, FR
Andre Courreges lilac suit jacket and skirt featuring tie-waist jacket with detachable belt, front zip opening, long sleeves, press-stud fastening cuffs and...
Red wool skirt-suit with blue Corduroy collar Courrèges Paris
By Courrèges
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red wool skirt-suit with blue Corduroy collar. Blue wool braid on the edge. Lining composition: acetate. Shoulder pad. Half-belt in the back NOTE/ the skirt has been shoot in the wr...
Vintage Courreges Paris Baby Blue Creme Cropped Top and Skirt Set
By 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-ageism. A hallmark of Courrèges’ designs was his use of color blocking and primary colors alongside the 1960’s staple pinafore silhouette. This chic top and skirt set is a fine example of Courreges work with color blocking. Done in a textured wool blend Tiffany blue fabric, the cropped top features a notched jewel neckline and short sleeves with small slits. The hem falls just above the hips in a crisp silhouette while the back of the bodice features five silver button closures that gleam and catch the light. Size estimate: Medium TOP: Size: 40 FR/ 8 US Shoulders: 15 Bust: 38 inches Length: 15 inches SKIRT: Waist: 30 inches Hips: 38 inches Length: 24.5 The cream skirt sits higher up on the hips and falls just above the knees in a classic A-line silhouette. The waistband and hem are trimmed in a band of Tiffany blue faux leather, which serves to frame the skirt and draws the ensemble together visually. The top is finished with stitch detailing and the AC logo, while both the top and skirt feature a flattering central seam. A superb addition to the discerning fashion lover’s wardrobe, this charming top and skirt set is the perfect choice for a dinner party or special occasion and can easily be styled with heels and statement accessories. In excellent condition, this vintage Courrèges set...
White cotton and linen skirt-suit Courrèges Paris Circa 1970's
By Courrèges
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White cotton and linen skirt-suit. Double breasted jacket. Shoulder pad. Raglan sleeves. SIZE "B" (L)
Pantsuit Courrèges in grey velvet and light blue cotton
By Courrèges
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Gray velvet pantsuit. long sleeves in cotton. V-neck. 2 chest pockets, adjustable white belt. Designed by Courrèges
Black and off-white skirt suit Courrèges Paris
By Courrèges
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black and off-white skirt suit . SIZE: 38 (M)
White cotton "piqué" jacket and wrap skirt Courrèges Circa 1970
By Courrèges
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White cotton "piqué" jacket and wrap skirt. No lining. Numbered 24318 SIZE 36 ( Fr) or S
1960's White and navy trouser-suit in cotton piqué Courrèges Paris
By Courrèges
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
1960's White and navy trouser-suit in cotton piqué with white zip in the front of the jacket . This item is numbered : 67742 (jacket) and ( 67743) trouser
1980’s Courreges Silver Jacket and Skirt Ensemble
By Courrèges
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The ultimate Courreges 80’s revival look. Iconic silver vinyl Courreges biker jacket and matching mini skirt. Jacket is cropped with standing collar, white snap closures, and white C...
Courreges cream knitted wool jumpsuit, fw 1994
By Courrèges
Located in London, GB
▪ Courreges cream aran knitted wool jumpsuit ▪ Designed by Jean-Charles de Castelbajac ▪ 100% Wool ▪ Back zip fastening ▪ Size Small ▪ Fall-Winter 1994