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André Courrèges
French fashion designer (1923–2016) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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.
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André Courrèges | |
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![]() Courrèges in 1985 | |
Born | (1923-03-09)9 March 1923 |
Died | 7 January 2016(2016-01-07) (aged 92) Neuilly-sur-Seine, France |
Occupation | Fashion designer |
Known for | Space-age clothes |
Label | Courrèges |
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