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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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...
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...
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 c.1970's Couture Future Marine Navy Asymmetrical Button Front Overcoat
By Courrèges, André 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 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...
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 Brown White Convertible Collar Full-Length Coat Jacket
By Courrèges, André 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...
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...
$680Sale Price|20% Off
Courreges Paris Beige Jacket, Size 36
By Courrèges
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
- Cropped length - Silver tone buttons - Front dual pockets - Side pockets
Navy and off-white printed double breasted jacket COURREGES
By Courrèges
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Navy and off-white printed double breasted jacket . Acetate lining. Shoulder pad. Button and buttonhole closure on the front. Pocket on both side. SIZE on tag "00" : 40/L
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
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
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...
CELINE by PHOEBE PHILO charcoal grey black leather sleeve coat
By Phoebe Philo, Celine
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Charcoal grey coat with black lambskin leather sleeves designed by Phoebe Philo for Celine. Labeled a French size 40 which best fits a size S or M. Approximate measurements: shoulder...
Pearl Mink Fur Wrap Shrug Shawl Stole 1960s
Located in Wallkill, NY
Soft and supple Mink wrap. Old Hollywood on this fabulous Shrug - It has attached armholes (Photographed) and take a look at the pinched Collar on it. Will fit a 2-6 nicely - Measuri...
$16,920
Size: Small- Medium or US8
Chanel 2004 Limited Edition Runway Hooded Leather Sport Biker Jacket M US8 FR 40
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Rare Chanel 2004 Limited Edition CC Runway Hooded Leather Sport Biker Jacket Size: Medium, US8, FR40 As seen on runway and Victoria Beckham (with white piping) Soft black lambskin...
F/W 1989 Thierry Mugler Orange Futuristic Metal Sculptural Jacket
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Concord, NC
Thierry Mugler futuristic vivid orange jacket from the Fall Winter 1989 Hiver Buick collection. Structured shoulders, peplum flared waist, single snap button closure, and long sleeve...
$2150 New Rare Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL F/W 2001 Jacket Blazer FR 34
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 34 $2150 100% Virgin Wool Black Virgin Wool Jacket With Ruffle Trim Shown at the 2001 ...
Roberto Cavalli F/W 2003 Fur Shearling Jacket
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Paris, FR
Laser-cut shearling jacket Roberto Cavalli constructed from cream shearling with intricate geometric perforations throughout. Features luxurious fur trim at collar, cuffs, and hem. T...
$32,738
Size: FR38 - IT42 - UK10 - US6
Gucci by Tom Ford Aqua Blue Dyed Fox Fur Oversized Coat, FW 1997
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in London, GB
Gucci by Tom Ford, Fall-Winter 1997. Oversized, mid-thigh coat in dyed aqua fox, cut with a collarless deep V front, dropped shoulders and long straight sleeves. ▪ Brand: Gucci ▪ C...
Carolina Herrera Ice Blue Mandarin Collar Satin Jacket M/L
By Carolina Herrera
Located in Miami, FL
Gorgeous ice blue satin silk jacket with a mandarin collar and hidden buttons apart from one external button at the top. The sleeves are a 3/4 length and the jacket hits to the hip ...
Jean Paul Gaultier 1980s Cage Jacket
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous brown cotton denim jacket from Jean Paul Gaultier's Junior Gaultier line. It is a take on the jean jacket with the expected long sleeves, collar, yoke and copper metal sn...
Jean Paul Gaultier Coco Brown wool crepe jacket
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in New York, NY
Jean Paul Gaultier Warm Coco-brown wool crepe jacket has classic detailing Gaultier is known for. Double-breasted with two breast pockets along with ...
Vintage Brown Mouton Sheepskin Shearling Fur Jacket
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning vintage 1960s genuine mouton fur jacket in perfect condition. So heavy and warm! Fully lined with front button closure. Hidden pockets. Fits like a modern size large. The bu...
DRIES VAN NOTEN 2017 blue washed distressed 3/4 sleeve cropped denim jacket FR38
By Dries van Noten
Located in Hong Kong, NT
DRIES VAN NOTEN 2017 blue washed distressed 3/4 sleeve cropped denim jacket FR38 M Reference: DYTG/A00120 Brand: Dries Van Noten Material: Cotton Color: Blue Pattern: Solid Closure: ...
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...
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 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....
Courrèges 1990's Iconic Pink and Cream Vinyl Leather Logo Jacket
By Courrèges, André 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...
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 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 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 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 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