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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COURREGES c.1970's Couture Future Marine Navy Asymmetrical Button Front Overcoat
By André Courrèges, Courrèges
Located in Thiensville, WI
COURREGES c.1970's Couture Future Marine Navy Button Front Coat Overcoat Brand / Manufacturer: Courreges Circa: 1970's Label(s): Courreges 'Couture Future' - numbered (055697) / L. ...
COURREGES c.1970’s Brown White Convertible Collar Full-Length Coat Jacket
By André Courrèges, Courrèges
Located in Thiensville, WI
COURREGES c.1970’s Brown White High Convertible Collar Full-Length Coat Jacket Circa: 1970s Label(s): Courreges Paris Designer: Andre Courreges Style: Full-length parka style coat jacket Color(s): Shades of brown and white Lined: Yes Marked Fabric Content: “100% Nylon” (shell); “80% acrylic, 20% nylon” (interior lining) Unmarked Fabric Content (feel of): Metal (hardware, closures) Additional Details / Inclusions: Brown white lined full-length jacket with textured shearling lining. High zip-up convertible collar with D-ring belt style closure. Long sleeves with belted detail at cuffs; silver-tone button closure at belt cuff detail. Topstitch detailing at edges of sleeve cuffs; topstitch detailing at edges of cuff belt strap. White sherpa...
COURREGES c.1970’s Mint Blue Signature Logo Mod Cropped Jacket
By Courrèges, André Courrèges
Located in Thiensville, WI
COURREGES c.1970’s Mint Blue Embroidered Signature Logo Mod Cropped Jacket Circa: 1970’s Label(s): Courreges Paris Designer: Andre Courreges Style: Cropped jacket Color(s): Mint bl...
Vintage Courreges Floral Watercolor Short Sleeve Cotton Jacket
By André Courrèges
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage Courreges short sleeve cotton jacket! Features a stunning floral watercolor print throughout, and pockets at both sides of waist. Fully lined. In great condition. M...
Courreges Iconic White Cropped Logo Jacket
By André Courrèges
Located in Oakland, CA
This iconic white on white vintage Andre Courreges jacket has snaps up the front and a stovepipe collar. The cropped fit makes this wonderful jacket c...
Navy blue velvet sponge jacket with hood and white zip Courrèges
By André Courrèges, Courrèges
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Navy blue velvet sponge jacket with hood and white zip. Fabric composition: 80% cotton, 20% polyester. Drawstring on the waist. Pocket on both side + one pocket on the left breast wi...
André Courrèges Haute Couture Skirt Suit In Black Wool Circa 1968/1975
By André Courrèges
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1968/1975 France Gorgeous Modernist skirt suit by André Courrèges Haute Couture size 00 from 1968/1975. Fine combed wool set with twill ribs and stitching. Military-inspired fu...
Courreges Striped Leather Belted Jacket, 1980s
By André Courrèges
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The most amazing mod inspired 1980s Courreges striped leather jacket! Made of a soft cream leather, accented with grey and red vertical stripes. Buttons up the side of the chest with...
Single breasted jacket with flower print COURREGES
By André Courrèges, Courrèges
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Single breasted jacket with flower print. Fabric composition: Fibranne -Spun Button and buttonhole closure on the middle front + on the pocket. Drawstring on the bottom edge. SIZE M
COURREGES PARIS c.1970's Vtg Navy Blue Wool Double Breasted Blazer Jacket
By André Courrèges, Courrèges
Located in Thiensville, WI
COURREGES PARIS c.1970's Vtg Navy Blue Wool Double Breasted Blazer Jacket Brand / Manufacturer: Courreges Circa: 1970's Designer: Andre Courreges Style: Double Breasted Blazer Color...
1990s YSL Yves Saint Laurent Emerald Wool Jacket
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Paris, FR
1990s Yves Saint Laurent YSL emerald green wool jacket featuring a black braided finishing, black decorative buttons. 100% wool In good vintage condition. ...
Gucci Tom Ford leather jacket
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Eivissa, ES
A stunning piece from the Tom Ford era at Gucci, this black leather jacket is the perfect blend of elegance and boldness. Crafted from premium leather, it features a sharp, structur...
GIORGIO SANT'ANGELO METALLIC KIMONO FAN BLOUSE 1970s
By Giorgio di Sant' Angelo
Located in New York, NY
GIORGIO SANT'ANGELO METALLIC KIMONO FAN BLOUSE 1970s Crimped black and gold kimono-cut top, non-conforming black net sash decorated with metallic gold thre...
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JEAN PAUL GAULTIER S/s 2013 Detachable Corseted Striped Blazer
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in 上海市, Xuhui district
This removable suit is a chic and versatile piece that seamlessly blends structured tailoring with a playful twist. The design features a classic pinstripe double-breasted blazer wit...
$2150 New Rare Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL F/W 2001 Jacket Blazer SZ 36
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Fall / Winter 2001 Brand New Without Tags A Rare Find Size: FR 36 $2150 100% Virgin Wool Black Virgin Wool Jacket With Ruffle Trim Shown at the 2001 ...
Alexander McQueen embroidered tailored 'Sarabande' jacket, c. 2007
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
An Alexander McQueen tailored embroidered jacket from the 'SARABANDE' collection, Spring/Summer 2007. The jacket has scalloped edges with pleated trimmings throughout and black floral embroidery. French 40 - UK 12 - Italian 44 - Medium About the collection... "The inspiration is Handel’s Sarabande of the title – a majestic and elegant dance – the portraits of Goya, the turn of the century exotic and socialite Marchesa Luisa Casati and garden flowers. As always, there is a melancholic undertone: faded flowers are trapped in chiffon and lace, ruffled skirts constructed out of tiers of delicate petals and prints are botanical – brightly coloured birds and blooms, scattering swallows and winding stems of leaves. Show pieces include a dress made entirely out of frozen flowers. Tailoring is this time more fluid than it has been and clothing indebted to horsemanship is worn with finely worked, oversized pirate shirts...
Shockingly New Tom Ford for Gucci 2002 Jacket With Tags Size 40
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
New with Tags Tom Ford for Gucci Spring 2002 Runway Jacket Jacket that opened the runway show Size 40 Bust: 34.25" Waist: 40" Shoulder: 14" Length: 22" Sleeve: 26.25" Gender: Women...
Chanel 1997 Vintage Baby Blue Tweed Jacket Museum Piece Seen on Princess Diana
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage Baby Blue Tweed Jacket Museum Piece Seen on Princess Diana Year: 1997 Spring Size 36 Mother of pearl buttons Baby blue tweed jacket Fringed hems Jacket shoulder 1...
Christian Dior by John Galliano Knitted Hooded Cardigan Coat, FW 2002
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Christian Dior ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 2002 ▪ Fabric: Wool, Yak, Cashmere, Nylon, Rabbit, Kangaroo, Lambskin Leather ▪ Details: Leat...
1978 SAINT LAURENT abstract printed silk quilted OPIUM collection RUNWAY jacket
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare quilted silk jacket from Yves Saint Laurent’s Spring 1978 “Opium” collection. The jacket features an allover geometric print in ochre, slate blue, and blue-black, construct...
F/W 1992 Valentino Garavani Runway Gold Embroidered Leather Biker Jacket
By Valentino, Valentino Garavani
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an amazing oversized gold thread embroidered Valentino Garavani leather biker jacket. From the Fall/Winter 1992 collection this fabulous jacket debuted on the season's runway modeled by Carla Bruni. With oversized proportions, this jacket is made complete with red and gold embroidery fashioned...
Vivienne Westwood unisex multicoloured striped satin evening jacket S/S 1993
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Spring-Summer 1993
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN pink LEATHER CROPPED BIKER Jacket 40
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Zürich, CH
Alexander McQueen cropped biker jacket in pale pink textured calf leather. With epaulettes, buttoned notch collar, zipper pocket on the chest, buttoned flap pocket on the front, belt...
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Size: Extra Small
New With Tags Kenneth Cole Beige Sateen Jacket Trench Coat Size: Extra Small
By Kenneth Cole
Located in Conroe, TX
New Kenneth Cole Beige Sateen Jacket Trench Coat Size: Extra Small Kenneth Cole Coat Brand New w/ Tags * Stunning in Beige * Sateen Overall Look and Feel * Silver and Tortoise Button...
Vintage Terry Paris Gold Medallion Leather Lace Jacket
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Fabulous early 1990's Terry Paris Versace style jacket. Beautiful decorative goldtone medusa head medallions. Lace embellishment. Goldtone button closure a...
Courrèges 1990's Iconic Blue and White Vinyl Leather Logo Jacket
By Courrèges, André Courrèges
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Pre-owned Courrèges blue vinyl leather jacket featuring a funnel neck collar, cream logo detail at chest, long sleeves with buttoned cuffs, cropped boxy fit, and snap button closure....
Courrèges 1990's Iconic Pink and Cream Vinyl Leather Logo Jacket
By André Courrèges, Courrèges
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Pre-owned Courrèges baby pink vinyl leather jacket featuring a funnel neck collar, cream logo detail at chest, long sleeves with buttoned cuffs, cropped boxy fit, and snap button clo...
Courreges Lilac Wool Skirt Suit Size 40 fr
By André Courrèges, 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...
1980's Courreges Pink Vinyl Jacket
By André Courrèges, Courrèges
Located in Paris, FR
1980's Courreges pink Vinyl Reedition jacket featuring adjustable high neck, long sleeves, snap-button fastening, buttoned cuffs, highlighted waist, logo pr...
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Size: Equivalent size France 35-36
A Courrèges Hyperbole Jersey Navy Trouser Suit - France Circa 1972
By Courreges Hyperbole, André Courrèges
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1972-1975 France Rare André Courrèges Hyperbole trouser suit in navy blue jersey from the early 1970s. Fitted jacket numbered 0532248, short sleeves with folded collar, white...
COURREGES c.1970s Teal Corduroy Button-Down Collared Blazer Jacket
By André Courrèges, Courrèges
Located in Thiensville, WI
Brand / Manufacturer: Courreges Circa: 1970s Designer: Andre Courreges Style: Blazer Color(s): Shades of teal, white Lined: Yes Marked Fabric Content: "100% cotton" (primary fabric),...
1970s Courreges Jacket with Capeline 38Fr
By André Courrèges, Courrèges
Located in Port Hope, ON
Fabulous example of avant garde designer Andre Courreges. The jacket is made with a combination of wool tweed, except for the capeline (cape back and front), which is alpaca. Closure...
Courreges Cotton Poplin Blouson
By André Courrèges
Located in New York, NY
Courreges, cotton poplin and linen draw string, "blouson"/ jacket having a cotton body with a deep " yoke'' in a contrasting linen with a herringbone pat...
COURREGES c.1970’s Green Wool Mohair Tweed Corduroy Button Front Blazer Jacket
By André Courrèges, Courrèges
Located in Thiensville, WI
COURREGES c.1970’s Teal Green Wool Mohair Tweed Corduroy Button Front Blazer Jacket Circa: 1970’s Label(s): Courreges Paris Designer: Andre Courreges Style: Blazer jacket Color(s): ...
COURREGES Couture Future c.1970’s Brown Corduroy Cinched Waist Long Coat Jacket
By André Courrèges, Courrèges
Located in Thiensville, WI
COURREGES Couture Future c.1970’s Brown Corduroy Cinched Waist Long Coat Jacket Circa: 1970’s Label(s): Courreges Couture Future Designer: An...
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Size: French equivalent size 35/36
André Courrèges Haute Couture Skirt Suit In Black Wool Circa 1968/1975
By André Courrèges
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1968/1975 France Gorgeous Modernist skirt suit by André Courrèges Haute Couture size 00 from 1968/1975. Fine combed wool set with twill ribs and stitching. Military-inspired futuristic cut with Mao collar...
COURREGES c.1980’s Yellow Knit Double Breasted Leather Cardigan Sweater Jacket
By André Courrèges, Courrèges
Located in Thiensville, WI
COURREGES c.1980’s Yellow Knit Double Breasted Leather Cardigan Sweater Jacket Circa: 1980’s Label(s): Courreges Paris Designer: Andre Courreges Style: Double-breasted sweater jack...
Courreges Iconic 1960's Metallic Silver Leather Logo Jacket
By André Courrèges
Located in Oakland, CA
Rare space-age Andre Courreges statement silver leather jacket. "Courreges paris couture future" Snap button closures. Double snap button on...
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Size: Equivalent French Size 36
An André Courrèges Pant Suit numbered 0514895 and 579326 Taty Style Circa 1969
By André Courrèges
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1969 France Haute Couture A pant suit by André Courrèges Hyperbole Size O from the late 1960s. Wool knitting and stretch cotton with bouclé woven with black checked on a white background, reminiscent of Vichy motifs or inspired by the graphics of the designer house Taty, as a sign of democratization of Fashion. High-waisted top and short sleeves, underlined with tabs in white serge cotton at the collar, two fake pockets and waistbelt. Closure with matching snap buttons. High-waisted flared trousers, waistbelt and fly in serge cotton closed by snaps. Label Hyperbole Courrèges...
Andre Courreges Vintage Signature Logo Orange Vinyl Jacket
By André Courrèges
Located in Nice, FR
ANDRE COURREGES vintage orange vinyl jacket featuring a front signature logo. This jacket features : - Iconic COURREGE orange color vinyl. - Cropped l...