André Courrèges

André Courrèges (1923-2016) was a French fashion designer renowned for his futuristic and modernist designs in the 1960s. He founded the Courrèges fashion house, known for its geometric shapes, white and bright colors, and innovative use of materials like PVC. While Courrèges himself is deceased, the fashion house bearing his name remains relevant. The brand is newsworthy due to recent changes in its artistic direction. Nicolas Di Felice recently departed from his role as artistic director after five years. He was succeeded by Drew Henry, a South African designer with experience at Céline and Burberry. These changes highlight the ongoing evolution and legacy of the Courrèges brand within the contemporary fashion landscape, as it seeks to balance its historical identity with fresh creative perspectives.