André Courrèges: Biography, Facts and Career
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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. He founded the Courrèges fashion house alongside his wife Coqueline Courrèges.
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- Full name: André Courrèges
- Born: 1923-03-09
- Nationality: France
- Known as: Fashion figure
- Wikidata ID: Q465447
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Who is André Courrèges?
André Courrèges (French: [andʁe kuʁɛʒ]; 9 March 1923 – 7 January 2016) was a French fashion designer.
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André Courrèges is France.
When was André Courrèges born?
André Courrèges was born on 1923-03-09.
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