Here, there is no disorder — only lines and rigour, white and mirrors, leather, coated cotton, and patch pockets. A century after the birth of founder André Courrèges, history feels brand new.
“Courrèges, it’s an attitude, a way of being, of moving, of dancing. I see grown-up girls walking, discovering new worlds,” said the 40-year-old designer, who took the helm of the brand at 40 rue François Premier three years ago.
Since the designer’s arrival, the brand (which operates separately from Gucci’s parent company Kering as part of the Pinault family’s Artemis fund) has more than doubled sales each year. A couturier who operates with sartorial precision while drawing inspiration from techno music, dance performances and nightclubs, the Belgian native first bonded with François Pinault père over a love of contemporary art.
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