1960s-1970s André Courrèges

[Estella*]

from the book 'courreges' by valerie guillaume, published by assouline from www.assoulineusa.com

 

[Estella*]

another dress from www.tangerineboutique.com

 

[MulletProof]

love him!.

and i like fashion history threads.

 

[Yppe]

I love Courreges!!
The Courreges boots are, in my opinion, one of the best inventions ever in footwear. And the dresses

Thank you for the pics!

 

[marrimoda]

I just love...
the sense of style, hip freshness. I'd love to see more!

 

[cerfas]

Courreges is one of my absolute favorites. I was actually going to start a thread on him but I've been maxed out on the Internet lately. Thanks, Space and Anna for pictures!

 

[Estella*]

from thefrock.com

 

[Estella*]

another

 

[Benzo]

I think I've seen a jacket or sth with a similar collar cut from recent shows, is tht Dior's ?........ Anyway, tht probably suggests a copycat.

 

[tricotineacetat]

You´re right, Benzo. It´s Christian Dior Haute Couture, S/S 2005... very good point ...

I´ve personally never been a big fan of Courrèges, especially with the colours, the orange-y red, the silver and whites - I know it´s been the Zeitgeist for a certain period but for me, it instantly feels like vintage Star Trek costumes... nothing I would probably consider *wearing* (still more so than vinatge Paco Rabbane )

 

[Estella*]

i agree about the silvery stuff, tricotine, it definitely has a star trek vibe about it...
but i'm very fond of the more classic pieces like the one i posted from tangerineboutique, they have something flawless, the navy dress i have is similar, it looks very simple and is absolutely eye-catching on a person though....

 

[La bordélique]

Photographed by William Klein, 1964

(scanned by me)

 

[purpleviolets]

vintage Courreges pieces
sources: enokiworld.com and poshvintage.com

 

[purpleviolets]

continued...

 

[Deleted member 7575]

We have a good chunk of Courreges in the costume collection I work at (who would have thought midwestern socialites were so chic!). A lot of it could easily be worn today without any changes. I have an old Vogue from the early 80's and there's a shot of a patent leather Courreges outfit that was really amazing. As far as his influences on contemporary fashion goes, Nicholas Ghesquire picks up a lot of ideas from him...

 

[Miss Galliano]

love to see these pictures

 

[SomethingElse]

Bumping this thread. A true master!

digischool.nl . agentchin.typepad.com . studio002.com . edentaylor.com . fashion-j.com . bravo-life.com

 

[SomethingElse]

And his illustrious go-go boots from '64!

coololdstuff.com

 

[ilaughead]

The white sandals and the handbag are perfection!

 

[sphagnum.esplanade]

Thanks for the book scans, simplicity at its best. I love the bold shapes.