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 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 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...
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 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...
Courreges Paris Beige Jacket, Size 36
By Courrèges
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
- Cropped length - Silver tone buttons - Front dual pockets - Side pockets
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 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...
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 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
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...
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 Courrèges, André 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 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...
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. ...
1990s Emanuel Ungaro Leather Suede Chocolate Brown + Purple Vintage Moto Jacket
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage 90s EMANUEL UNGARO cattle skin leather suede Moto jacket! Rich chocolate brown color, with purple / fuchsia pink buttons and stitching details. Slim tailored and fits li...
F/W 2019 Versace Runway Vittoria Printed Silk Multicolor Blazer
By Versace
Located in Concord, NC
This spectacular Versace multicolored “Vittoria” silk blazer features shoulder pads, long sleeves, buttoned cuffs, & three front pockets As seen on the Fall Winter 2019 runway Gold t...
$586
Size: 40 FR (Vintage)
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Grey Faux Astrakhan Fur and Black Velvet Jacket, c. 1992
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Munich, DE
Unusual and rare vintage Yves Saint Laurent charcoal grey faux fur Persian lamb or Astrakhan coat with black velvet collar, cuffs and edging probably from the Fall 1992 ready-to-wear...
1970's Tan Shearling Embroidered Coat
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Winter warm 1970's tan sheepskin shearling fur coat by San Francisco manufacturer Furs by Max. Beautiful embroidery throughout the front and seams of coat. Coat hits right below the ...
Elizabeth Mason Couture Made to Measure Red Silk "Rose" Wrap
By Elizabeth Mason Couture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Elizabeth Mason Couture "Rose Wrap" is fashioned from the finest silk this wrap is created at Elizabeth Mason's Beverly Hills Atelier. We offer exclusive custom made couture gow...
ADRIENNE LANDAU Vintage Red Chinoiserie Fur Trimmed Lightweight Vest
By Adrienne Landau
Located in Leonardo, NJ
USA ONLY REAL FUR CANNOT CROSS CUSTOMS Adrienne Landau Vintage Bright vibrant red Fur (not sure what type) Silk embroidered Chinoiserie print Super lightweight Fits XS to Medium I'm...
1960s Silk Jacket with Organza Trim
By Junior Sophisticates Originals
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful black silk jacket by Junior Sophisticates. It has a shawl collar generously adorned with semi sheer fluttering oblong silk organza applique strips and has princess seami...
Off-white linen and cotton blazer with black stripe ALEXANDER McQUEEN
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Off-white linen ( 80%) and cotton (20%) blazer with black stripe. Cotton lining. Shoulder pad. Button and buttonhole closure on the front and on the cuffs. Pocket on both side. SIZE ...
2002 TOM FORD YVES SAINT LAURENT claret embroidered runway jacket and skirt
By Tom Ford, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Stunning and very rare, crimson velvet peplum sleeveless jacket with intricate rustic soutaché cord embroidery with tan cotton slim cut skirt designed by Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laur...
Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Jacket
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible black cotton with a bit of stretch jacket from Dolce & Gabbana. It has a silver front zipper with Dolce & Gabbana pulls and also on the angled front...
Iceberg jacket turquoise metallic iridescent fall/winter 2000
Located in Genova, IT
Iceberg turquoise metllized iridescent jacket from fall/winter collection year 2000 ABOUT This jacket is one of the iconic items in Iceberg's collection for the fall-winter 00 seas...
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 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...
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 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...
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...
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 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): ...