Family Spouse
Coqueline Courrèges
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q465447 · wikidata
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André Courrèges
1923-03-09 – 2016-01-07
Life & Legacy
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.
Occupation & Career
grand couturier, engineer, businessperson, aircraft pilot, fashion designer
Education
School of the Parisian Couture Union
Legacy Highlights
Education & Institutions
School of the Parisian Couture Union
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Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q465447 — wikidata View source
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