André Courrèges
André Courrèges | |
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Courrèges in 1985 | |
| Born | 9 March 1923 |
| Died | 7 January 2016 (aged 92) Neuilly-sur-Seine, France |
| Occupation | Fashion designer |
| Known for | Space-age clothes |
| Label | Courrèges |
| Spouse | Coqueline Courrèges (married 1966) |
| Children | 1 |
André Courrèges (French: [andʁe kuʁɛʒ]; 9 March 1923 – 7 January 2016) was a French fashion designer. He was particularly known for his streamlined 1960s designs influenced by modernism and futurism, exploiting modern technology and new fabrics. Courrèges defined the go-go boot and along with Mary Quant, is one of the designers credited with inventing the miniskirt. He founded the Courrèges fashion house alongside his wife Coqueline Courrèges.