Coatdress
André Courrèges · 1965
André Courrèges
- Space Age
- Geometric silhouettes
André Courrèges became associated with the 1960s Space Age through geometric shapes, short dresses and futuristic styling. His crisp silhouettes suggested a wardrobe for modern movement.
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Coatdress
1965
Precise tailoring and geometric planes build this coatdress. The rolled collar and attention to comfort reflect Courrèges's training with Balenciaga.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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1965
Courrèges translates Balenciaga's tailoring into a youthful, geometric day ensemble. A rolled collar combines structure with attention to comfort.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Mini-dress
1966 · V&A collection
Wool gabardine, lined with silk.
©Victoria and Albert Museum, London/André Courrèges
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Mini-dress
1967 · V&A collection
Cotton and machine-embroidered organza, lined with silk.
© Victoria and Albert Museum, London
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Dress
1972 · V&A collection
Machine-sewn wool.
©Victoria and Albert Museum, London/André CourrègesArchive pieces, grouped by date
2 pieces1965
2 pieces · Season not recorded
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André Courrèges · 1965
About André Courrèges
In a 1967 interview, he compared designing clothes with architecture: both involved proportion and practical problems. That attention to structure helped give his designs their distinctive clarity.