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 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 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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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
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 Paris Beige Jacket, Size 36
By Courrèges
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
- Cropped length - Silver tone buttons - Front dual pockets - Side pockets
$2,963Sale Price|24% Off
Size: IT 44
New Alexander McQueen Olive Green Wool Cape Jacket Coat Size IT 44
By Alexander McQueen, Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen
Located in Conroe, TX
Alexander McQueen Pre-Fall 2015 Brand New $3950 Butter Soft Wool IT44 Olive Mock Knit at Neck Zips and Belted at Waist Fully Lined Two Front Pockets Bust: 37" Waist: 32" Shoulder:...
JOHN GALLIANO Blazer militare bianco panna in cotone collezione uomo SS 2008
By John Galliano
Located in Milano, IT
Blazer militare quattro bottoni di John Galliano della collezione Uomo Primavera Estate 2008. Il blazer ha quattro tasche applicate e bottoni in metallo effetto usurato. Sul davanti,...
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...
Dsquared2 F/W 2007 Runway Lambskin Leather Racoon Fur Collar Biker Jacket
By Dsquared2
Located in BELLEVUE HILL, NSW
From Dsquared2’s F/W 2007 collection, this rare biker-style jacket embodies the brand’s glam-rock DNA at its peak. Crafted from super soft scarlet red lambskin leather, it features a sharply cropped silhouette with quilted seams, adjustable side buckles, silky red monogrammed lining and a double-ended heavy silver zip closure finished with Dsquared2 logo hardware. The oversized raccoon fur collar is fully removable, transforming the piece from decadent après-ski to pure high-octane biker. Sleek, sculptural, and unapologetically sexy, this jacket captures the high-gloss energy of the era’s supermodel uniform: part rock star, part bombshell. Made in Italy. Reference Photos: (1-2) Dsquared2’s F/W 2007 Fashion...
1990’s Moschino Cheap & Chic Rainbow Car Wash Fringe Jacket
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Concord, NC
Iconic show stopping 1990s Moschino Cheap and Chic rainbow striped car wash jacket. As seen on Fran Dresher in “The Nanny”. This jacket features vivid rainbow stripes that differ in ...
Chantal Thomass Red Marabou Feather Bolero Jacket
By Chantal Thomass
Located in Praha 4, Hlavní město Praha
Chantal Thomass (Suite) Red Marabou Feather Bolero Jacket assuming FW 1990 collection. Marked size 38 French. Measurements: Shoulder wi...
Gucci by Frida Giannini Pink Flora Print Jacket, Resort 2007
By Gucci, Frida Giannini
Located in Marlborough, GB
Gucci by Frida Giannini pink floral print jacket featuring the iconic “flora” print, Resort 2007 Appeared on the runway alongside a blue longer version, which appeared on Emma Robert...
$680Sale Price|20% Off
PRADA light blue nylon QUILTED CROPPE Jacket 40 S
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Prada quilted jacket in soldier blue, navy, and yellow nylon (100%). With flat collar, two buttoned flap pockets on the front sides...
The Nanny 1990s vintage Christian Lacroix blazer jacket
By Christian Lacroix
Located in LAGNY-SUR-MARNE, FR
Beautiful 1990s vintage jacket from French designer Christian Lacroix from his famous Bazar collection released in 1994, made in France. Worn by the style icon Fran fine on « The Nan...
$1,837Sale Price|25% Off
Size: FR 36
New Rare Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL F/W 2001 Runway Coat Jacket Sz 36
By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Fall / Winter 2001 Brand New A Rare Find Size: FR 36 $2450 100% Virgin Wool Black Virgin Wool Jacket With Ruffle Trim Shown at the 2001 Fall Runway ...
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...
$1,397Sale Price|35% Off
Size: FR 34
$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 ...
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...
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....
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 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