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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COURREGES Heritage red ICONIC VINYL CROPPED Jacket 38 S
By Courrèges
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Courrèges iconic re-edition vinyle jacket is crafted in Rouge Héritage red cotton (88%), polyurethane (10%), and elastane (2%). Designed in a fitted silhouette wi...
COURREGES Bleached orange ICONIC VINYL CROPPED Jacket 38 S
By Courrèges
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Courrèges iconic re-edition vinyle jacket is crafted in Bleached Orange (salmon pink) cotton (88%), polyurethane (10%), and elastane (2%). Designed in a fitted si...
Beige and off-white wool double breasted jacket with check pattern COURRÈGES
By Courrèges
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Beige and off-white wool double breasted jacket with check pattern and white vinyl piping. Branded lining composition: acetate and cupro. Magnet snap closure. Shoulder pad. Pocket o...
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...
Wool jacket with check pattern and hood ended with fringes COURREGES
By Courrèges
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Wool jacket with check pattern and hood ended with fringes. Branded lining. Drawstring around the hood edge. Zip closure on the middle front. Belt-loop. SIZE M/L
Navy blue velvet sponge jacket with hood and white zip Courrèges
By Courrèges, André 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...
Courrèges Short Black Vinyl Men Jacket
By Courrèges
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Courrèges - (Made in Portugal) Short black vinyl jacket. Size XL indicated. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Shoulder width: 41 cm - Chest: 52 cm -...
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 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 Silver Turquoise and Black Jacket
By Courrèges
Located in London, GB
A headturning and unworn jacket by Courreges. In a silk mix the jacket has a round collar and double breasted fastening. Size 40 Measurements : Bust up t...
COURREGES c.1970’s Mint Blue Signature Logo Mod Cropped Jacket
By André Courrèges, 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...
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...
Black velvet jacket with zip Courrèges Paris
By Courrèges
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black velvet jacket with zip. Black polyester insert on the shoulders, cuffs and middle back ( waist band)
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 Beige Jacket, Size 36
By Courrèges
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
- Cropped length - Silver tone buttons - Front dual pockets - Side pockets
Courrèges Logo Cropped Blue Vinyl Buttoned Jacket sz 42
By Courrèges
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pastel Blue vinyl jacket from COURRÈGES featuring a cotton blend, embroidered logo at the chest, spread collar, long sleeves, front button fastening and two side slit pockets. Size 4...
Fall 1991 Chanel Runway Documented Pink Boucle Wool Jacket
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
This vibrant pink jacket walked the runway as part of Chanel’s lauded Fall 1991 'Hip Hop' collection. This collection marked a turn in the aesthetic of the f...
Yves Saint Laurent Rose Pink Cotton Canvas Jacket, 1970's
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Atlanta, GA
1970's Yves Saint Laurent rosey pink cotton canvas jacket with an artist's smock style including pleats at the shoulder, blouson sleeves, collarless neckline, side pockets and button front. The strong shoulders enhanced with pads are reminiscent of 1940's swing coat looks. The cotton canvas offers a casual elegance and is perfect paired with a YSL peasant...
Vintage Giorgio Armani Pink Jacket
By Giorgio Armani
Located in London, GB
A pretty vintage pink jacket from Giorgio Armani . The jacket is in a silk/linen mix, with a two button fastening, and is fully lined.
CHANEL CC Button Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
Authentic Chanel CC Buttons on Jacket from Anthropology This elegant pink jacket is from the maeve collection. It offering both comfort and timeless style. Featuring two front pock...
Isabel Marant Etoile Lamb Curly Shearling Bomber Jacket
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Isabel Marant Etoile Lamb-Fur Shearling Jacket. Isabel Marant Etoile jacket in off-white lamb curly shearling long and curly. Etoile Isabel Mara...
Thierry Mugler Red Jacket
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Capri, IT
Thierry Mugler Red Jacket silver tone zip and closure asymmetric style total lenght 74 cm shoulder to hem 37 cm
CHANEL 13K$ Paris / Bombay Runway Tweed Jacket 42 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
CHANEL Collectible Lesage Tweed Jacket with Masterpiece Gripoix Buttons Runway of Paris / BOMBAY 2012, Métiers d’Art by Karl Lagerfeld Boutique value: over $13,000 ~ An artifact of...
$510Sale Price|25% Off
THIERRY MUGLER Vintage blue drape curved collar power blazer jacket 9AR S
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Hong Kong, NT
THIERRY MUGLER Vintage blue drape curved collar power blazer jacket 9AR S Reference: TGAS/D00443 Brand: Thierry Mugler Designer: Thierry Mugler Material: Polyester Color: Blue Patter...
CHRISTIAN DIOR By JOHN GALLIANO S/S 2002 Runway Trench FR42
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Berlin, BE
Christian Dior by John Galliano Spring Summer 2002 Khaki Runway Trenchcoat FR42 Brand: Christian Dior Designer: John Galliano Collection: Spring Summer 2002 Fabric: 47% Linen, 40% Viscose, 13% Cotton Color: Khaki Metallic Size: FR42 Made in France From Christian Dior’s Spring Summer 2002 collection, designed by John Galliano. Part of Galliano’s “Street Chic” collection, a journey drawing inspiration from military, utilitarian, and global references - the runway merged influences ranging from Bedouin dress...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 1998 “Joan” Red Double Breasted Button Front Blazer Jacket
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 1998 “Joan” Red Double Breasted Button Up Blazer Jacket Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: A/W 1998 “Joan” Designer: Alexander McQueen Style...
$237Sale Price|40% Off
Size: Medium
New With Tags Kenneth Cole Poppy Sateen Jacket Trench Coat Size: Medium
By Kenneth Cole
Located in Conroe, TX
New Kenneth Cole Beige Sateen Jacket Trench Coat Size: Medium Kenneth Cole Coat Brand New w/ Tags * Stunning in Poppy, dark Coral * Sateen Overall Look and Feel * Silver and Tortoi...
$1,092Sale Price|30% Off
Christian Lacroix Vintage Embroidered Blazer
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage white blazer featuring a gorgeous embroidered floral design. This blazer features : - Cropped length. - Notched lapels....
Black vinyl jacket COURRÈGES
By Courrèges
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black vinyl jacket. Main fabric composition: 88% cotton, 10% polyurethane, 2% elastane. Lining: Cupro Snap closure on the middle front and on the cuffs. Pocket on both side. SIZE 42 ...
Beige vinyl single-breasted jacket with white snap COURREGES Circa 1970
By Courrèges
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Beige vinyl single-breasted jacket with white snap closure on the middle front and on the cuffs. Main fabric composition: 85% cotton, 15% polyurethane. Detachable ( with snap) brand...
Courrèges Vintage pink vinyl jacket
By Courrèges
Located in Paris, FR
Iconic vintage COURREGES vinyl jacket size 38. The Maison's most iconic jacket in pink vinyl. Courrèges logo and white buttons. No wear, composi...
Courrèges 1990's Iconic Blue and White Vinyl Leather Logo Jacket
By André Courrèges, 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....
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...
1980's Courreges Pink Vinyl Jacket
By Courrèges, André 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...
COURREGES c.1970s Teal Corduroy Button-Down Collared Blazer Jacket
By Courrèges, André 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 Courrèges, André 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...
1990 Courreges Black Polished Cotton and Clear Vinyl Striped Cropped Jacket
By Courrèges
Located in Gresham, OR
1990s Courreges cropped zip-front jacket in black polished cotton and clear vinyl stripes presenting a "ribcage" effect. Banded collar. Size 8.
Men Shearling jacket Courrèges Homme
By Courrèges
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Men shearling jacket with leather piping
COURREGES c.1970’s Green Wool Mohair Tweed Corduroy Button Front Blazer Jacket
By Courrèges, André 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 Courrèges, André 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...