André Courrèges
Fashion designer and space-age fashion pioneer
Born
March 9th, 1923
102 years ago
Died
2016
9 years ago — 93 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
France
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A French fashion designer emerged in the 1960s, revolutionizing women's fashion with an innovative approach. Founded his own label in 1961, introducing bold designs that emphasized geometric shapes and a modern aesthetic. Pioneered the use of synthetic materials and created the 'moon dress,' encapsulating the essence of space-age style. His work contributed to the establishment of the miniskirt as a prominent fashion staple. Played a significant role in promoting the idea of 'futurism' in fashion, influencing both haute couture and ready-to-wear industries. Courrèges continued to inspire future generations of designers through his distinctive vision until his retirement in 2015.
Founded the Courrèges fashion label in 1961
Introduced the 'moon dress'
Pioneered space-age and futuristic fashion
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