Evening Dress In Black Crinkle-texture Vinyl On Cotton And Spandex Ground — André Courrèges

Evening dress in black crinkle-texture vinyl on cotton and spandex ground

André Courrèges’s iconic 1966 evening dress embodies the Space Age aesthetic—a sleek A-line silhouette crafted from crinkled vinyl captures futuristic elegance and minimalist design, inviting you to explore this timeless masterpiece.


André Courrèges (1923 - 2016)

André Courrèges (1923-2016) was a French fashion revolutionary known for his Space Age designs of the 1960s. He pioneered futuristic styles, the miniskirt & go-go boot.

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Black crinkle-texture vinyl on cotton and spandex ground Evening dress; A-line, full-length; scoop neckline; sleeveless; high waistline, white metal zipper at center front bodice above white padded stitched Courreges logo within a padded square stitched frame; low-set armscyes with triangular gussets beneath; side seams with side slits from knee to hem; center front seam from waist to hem; center back zipper and hook and eye closure; acetate with allover Courreges logo lining. Label: Courreges Paris / Hyperbole / Made in France / [circle] a / 095880. Worn by Laura Johnson (Mrs. Raymond Johnson.)