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Courreges Handbag

Courreges Black Leather Logo Satchel
Courreges Black Leather Logo Satchel

Courreges Black Leather Logo Satchel

By Courrèges

Located in New York, NY

Courreges Black Glazed Leather Logo Satchel with zip entry and top handles. 1970's France. Double

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1970s French Top Handle Bags

Courrèges Lozenge-Shaped Bag in Blue Vinyl
Courrèges Lozenge-Shaped Bag in Blue Vinyl

Courrèges Lozenge-Shaped Bag in Blue Vinyl

By Courrèges

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Courreges - Lozenge-shaped bag composed of electric blue vinyl. It opens with a zip. Additional

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1970s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Courrèges 1960's Black leather Body Satchel Bag
Courrèges 1960's Black leather Body Satchel Bag

Courrèges 1960's Black leather Body Satchel Bag

$871

Size: One Size - See Dimensions

Courrèges 1960's Black leather Body Satchel Bag

By André Courrèges, Courrèges

Located in Sheffield, GB

Courrèges 1960's Body Satchel Bag, 1960's Vintage 1960s black leather body satchel bag. Features

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1960s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Orange synthetic  textured leather shoulder bag Courrèges
Orange synthetic  textured leather shoulder bag Courrèges

Orange synthetic textured leather shoulder bag Courrèges

By Courrèges

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Orange synthetic leather shoulder bag with branded outside pocket. Snap to close the bag. Simili suede synthetic lining. Measures: 31cmx25cmx10cm

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1970s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Courreges Beige Leather Logo Shoulder Bag
Courreges Beige Leather Logo Shoulder Bag

Courreges Beige Leather Logo Shoulder Bag

By André Courrèges

Located in New York, NY

Charming Courreges logo shoulder bag in beige leather circa 1970's. One outer pocket and one

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1970s French Shoulder Bags

1960S ANDRE COURREGES White & Orange Bag
1960S ANDRE COURREGES White & Orange Bag

1960S ANDRE COURREGES White & Orange Bag

Located in New York, NY

1960S ANDRE COURREGES White & Orange Bag

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1960s Top Handle Bags

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1970s Courreges Bag

1970s Courreges Bag

By André Courrèges

Located in New York, NY

1970s Courreges bag in lightweight canvas with rope straps and iconic Courreges logo.

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1970s French Handbags and Purses

1970s Courreges White Raffia Purse
1970s Courreges White Raffia Purse

1970s Courreges White Raffia Purse

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H 6 in W 7 in D 2.5 in

1970s Courreges White Raffia Purse

By André Courrèges

Located in Brooklyn, NY

1970s Courreges white raffia purse with gold logo chain magnetic closure. Strap measures

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1970s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Rare Vintage Courreges Leather Wallet - 1970's
Rare Vintage Courreges Leather Wallet - 1970's

Rare Vintage Courreges Leather Wallet - 1970's

By André Courrèges

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Presented here is a vintage Courreges snap closure wallet. The wallet is from the 1970's. The

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1970s French Wallets

Rare 1970's Courreges Purse - White and Red
Rare 1970's Courreges Purse - White and Red

Rare 1970's Courreges Purse - White and Red

By André Courrèges

Located in Boca Raton, FL

personal handbag collection, especially for the connoisseur of Courreges. Dimensions: Length: 14

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1970s Unknown Top Handle Bags

Courreges Bag - Black - Patent Leather - Makeup / Accessory - New
Courreges Bag - Black - Patent Leather - Makeup / Accessory - New

Courreges Bag - Black - Patent Leather - Makeup / Accessory - New

By André Courrèges

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Presented here is a brand new black patent leather Courreges bag / pouch which can be used for

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21st Century and Contemporary Cosmetic Bags

Courrèges Paris Bag Messenger Vintage Crossbody Black Leather
Courrèges Paris Bag Messenger Vintage Crossbody Black Leather

Courrèges Paris Bag Messenger Vintage Crossbody Black Leather

By Courrèges

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

Vintage Courrèges Paris black leather messenger bag, likely from the late 70s. Mod structured small

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1970s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Vintage Courrèges Quilted Black Nylon Satchel Body Bag
Vintage Courrèges Quilted Black Nylon Satchel Body Bag

Vintage Courrèges Quilted Black Nylon Satchel Body Bag

By André Courrèges, Courrèges

Located in Sheffield, GB

Understated Vintage Courreges body bag constructed from black quilted nylon with Silver metal Logo

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20th Century Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

COURREGES Vintage Bag in Turquoise Canvas
COURREGES Vintage Bag in Turquoise Canvas

COURREGES Vintage Bag in Turquoise Canvas

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H 5.91 in D 2.37 in L 8.27 in

COURREGES Vintage Bag in Turquoise Canvas

By André Courrèges

Located in Paris, FR

Vintage Courrèges bag in turquoise canvas. Worn shoulder or crossover. Made in France. Vintage

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Late 20th Century French Shoulder Bags

COURRÈGES Bag in Transparent Pink Plexi
COURRÈGES Bag in Transparent Pink Plexi

COURRÈGES Bag in Transparent Pink Plexi

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H 9.06 in D 4.34 in L 13.39 in

COURRÈGES Bag in Transparent Pink Plexi

By André Courrèges

Located in Paris, FR

Courrèges bag in transparent pink plexi. Silver metal hardware. Double zipper closure. In very

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

COURREGES Large Tote Bag in Perforated Pink Leather
COURREGES Large Tote Bag in Perforated Pink Leather

COURREGES Large Tote Bag in Perforated Pink Leather

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H 17.33 in D 6.3 in L 17.49 in

COURREGES Large Tote Bag in Perforated Pink Leather

By André Courrèges

Located in Paris, FR

Courrèges large tote bag in perforated pink leather, brand color. Large C logo in pink. Hand

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2010s French Tote Bags

COURRÈGES Bag in Golden Soft Smooth Lambskin Leather
COURRÈGES Bag in Golden Soft Smooth Lambskin Leather

COURRÈGES Bag in Golden Soft Smooth Lambskin Leather

By André Courrèges

Located in Paris, FR

Courrèges bag in golden soft smooth lamb leather. Silver metal hardware. Double zipper. The

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Top Handle Bags

1960 / 70s Courreges Brown Canvas City Tote
1960 / 70s Courreges Brown Canvas City Tote

1960 / 70s Courreges Brown Canvas City Tote

Located in Austin, TX

1960s / 70s Courreges Brown Cavas Duffle Bag. Condition: Good, some wear to interior, light wear to

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1970s French Luggage and Travel Bags

1960s Courreges Mod Leather Crossbody
1960s Courreges Mod Leather Crossbody

1960s Courreges Mod Leather Crossbody

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H 7 in W 9 in D 2.5 in L 25 in

1960s Courreges Mod Leather Crossbody

By André Courrèges

Located in Port Hope, ON

Wonderful white and red pebbled leather crossbody handbag iconic to the 1960s. The bag is in

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1960s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Black Patent Courreges Camera Crossbody Bag
Black Patent Courreges Camera Crossbody Bag

Black Patent Courreges Camera Crossbody Bag

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H 6.3 in D 2.37 in L 9.45 in

Black Patent Courreges Camera Crossbody Bag

By André Courrèges

Located in Paris, FR

Iconic black patent Courrèges crossbody bag featuring a top zip opening, a camera shape, a top zip

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1980s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Vintage André Courrèges Navy Blue Vinyl & Cloth Holdall Carry on - Luggage Bag
Vintage André Courrèges Navy Blue Vinyl & Cloth Holdall Carry on - Luggage Bag

Vintage André Courrèges Navy Blue Vinyl & Cloth Holdall Carry on - Luggage Bag

By Courrèges, André Courrèges

Located in Sheffield, GB

A Chic, Navy Blue Vintage Courréges Holdall bag circa 1970. MADE IN FRANCE. Features ; Two

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1970s French Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags

Courrèges 1960'S Orange Vinyl Holdall Weekend Travel Bag
Courrèges 1960'S Orange Vinyl Holdall Weekend Travel Bag

Courrèges 1960'S Orange Vinyl Holdall Weekend Travel Bag

By André Courrèges

Located in Sheffield, GB

A Chic Vintage 1960's large orange vinyl weekend bag / holdall by COURRÈGES. Features; Iconic

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1960s French Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags

Courréges Seventies Red vinyl handbag
Courréges Seventies Red vinyl handbag

Courréges Seventies Red vinyl handbag

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H 8.67 in W 11.82 in D 4.73 in

Courréges Seventies Red vinyl handbag

By André Courrèges

Located in Verviers, BE

Incredible Courrèges Handbag of the Seventies. Made of red vinyl, white leather lining and silver

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1970s French Tote Bags

Courréges Box Handbag With Lucite Handle
Courréges Box Handbag With Lucite Handle

Courréges Box Handbag With Lucite Handle

By André Courrèges

Located in Boca Raton, FL

1980's Courréges box handbag in white with lucite handle.

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1980s French Handbags and Purses

Courreges Navy Blue Satchel Handbag
Courreges Navy Blue Satchel Handbag

Courreges Navy Blue Satchel Handbag

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H 9 in W 15 in D 4 in

Courreges Navy Blue Satchel Handbag

By André Courrèges

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Courreges Navy Blue Satchel Handbag Navy Blue Color Nylon Outer Leather Inner Two compartments

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20th Century French Shoulder Bags

1960's Courreges Leather Handbag with Playful Clear Inserts
1960's Courreges Leather Handbag with Playful Clear Inserts

1960's Courreges Leather Handbag with Playful Clear Inserts

By André Courrèges

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Black leather purse with irregularly shaped clear plastic inserts. "Courreges" is spelled out in

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1960s French Handbags and Purses

Vintage Courreges Hot Pink & White Patent Leather Handbag
Vintage Courreges Hot Pink & White Patent Leather Handbag

Vintage Courreges Hot Pink & White Patent Leather Handbag

By André Courrèges

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Vintage Courreges Hot Pink and White Vinyl Handbag This bag has a fold over snap closure with

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1970s Top Handle Bags

Courreges Bright Lime Green and White Patent Leather Handbag
Courreges Bright Lime Green and White Patent Leather Handbag

Courreges Bright Lime Green and White Patent Leather Handbag

By André Courrèges

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Vintage Courreges Lime Green and White Vinyl Handbag This bag has a fold over snap closure with

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1970s Top Handle Bags

COURREGES black bucket bag
COURREGES black bucket bag

COURREGES black bucket bag

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H 9 in W 10.5 in D 3 in

COURREGES black bucket bag

By André Courrèges

Located in New York, NY

Courreges black bucket bag in excellent condition. There is a strap across the top of bag that

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Late 20th Century French Handbags and Purses

Courreges Black Patent Leather with White Leather Logo cut out Handbag
Courreges Black Patent Leather with White Leather Logo cut out Handbag

Courreges Black Patent Leather with White Leather Logo cut out Handbag

By André Courrèges

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Courreges Black Patent Leather Handbag features a white leather Courreges logo cut out on the front

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1970s Shoulder Bags

Courreges Silver Space-Age Bag
Courreges Silver Space-Age Bag

Courreges Silver Space-Age Bag

By André Courrèges

Located in Toronto, ON

Vintage Courreges space-age design silver purse. Metal zip top with long adjustable cross-body

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1970s French Handbags and Purses

Courreges Shoulder Bag 1960's
Courreges Shoulder Bag 1960's

Courreges Shoulder Bag 1960's

By André Courrèges

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Iconic Courreges 1960's vinyl shoulder bag. This bag features black vinyl with contrast

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1960s French Shoulder Bags

Courreges Iconic New Goat Skin Purse in Pearlescent Grey
Courreges Iconic New Goat Skin Purse in Pearlescent Grey

Courreges Iconic New Goat Skin Purse in Pearlescent Grey

By André Courrèges

Located in Boca Raton, FL

New beautiful pearlescent gray purse tote bag from Courreges of Paris. Stunning bag that is perfect

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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

Courréges Black Box Handbag With Lucite Handle
Courréges Black Box Handbag With Lucite Handle

Courréges Black Box Handbag With Lucite Handle

By André Courrèges

Located in Boca Raton, FL

1980's Courréges box handbag in black. Alternating textured stripes and lucite handle. Snap closure

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1980s French Handbags and Purses

Vintage Courreges Black Patent Leather Mod Handbag
Vintage Courreges Black Patent Leather Mod Handbag

Vintage Courreges Black Patent Leather Mod Handbag

By André Courrèges

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Vintage Courreges black patent leather mod inspired handbag with metal zipper closure. One interior

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1960s Handbags and Purses

Courreges Green Small Tote Handbag / Purse - 1980's
Courreges Green Small Tote Handbag / Purse - 1980's

Courreges Green Small Tote Handbag / Purse - 1980's

By André Courrèges

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Courreges green small tote bag. The bag has a zip closure at the top and still possesses its

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1980s French Novelty Bags

Vintage Courreges Shoulder Bag
Vintage Courreges Shoulder Bag

Vintage Courreges Shoulder Bag

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H 11 in D 6.5 in L 10 in

Vintage Courreges Shoulder Bag

By André Courrèges

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Courreges shoulder bag with original hang tag. The bag is done in cuir vachette (leather

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Late 20th Century French Structured Shoulder Bags

Courreges Pearlised Sequin Evening Bag
Courreges Pearlised Sequin Evening Bag

Courreges Pearlised Sequin Evening Bag

By André Courrèges

Located in Bath, GB

Courreges 1990s Sequinned Evening Bag Double chain fastening Interior and exterior of bag

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1990s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

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Courreges Handbag For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary courreges handbag you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. orange is a pretty popular color, but we also have black, brown, gray and more in stock now. You’re likely to find the perfect courreges handbag among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. An accessory like this designed by André Courrèges and Courrèges — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured item — is worth considering. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Courreges Handbag?

The price for a courreges handbag starts at $184 and tops out at $1,295, and on average, selling for $601.

André Courrèges for sale on 1stDibs

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.

Find vintage André Courrèges clothing, purses and other items on 1stDibs.

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