André Courrèges, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

André Courrèges

fashion designer

Date of Birth: 09-Mar-1923

Place of Birth: Pau, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

Date of Death: 07-Jan-2016

Profession: businessperson, engineer, aircraft pilot, grand couturier

Nationality: France

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

André Courrèges (French: [and?e ku???]; 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.