#1945   Courreges Dress
    c. 1965

France


Materials:
Wool knit, acetate lining, metal zipper, 2 white plastic buttons.

Label: Woven: "Courreges, Paris, Taille C, modele depose, made in France. Printed: Fabrique en France Modele 27044..."

Condition: Excellent. The zipper pull tab is missing.

Measurements: Sh-Sh, 14.5"; Slv L, 13"; B, 36"; W, 32"; H, 35"; Dress L, 44"; Hem C, 44".

Comments: Many fashion historians would name Courreges as the most important fashion designer of the 1960s. His clothes had futuristic shapes and were beautifully tailored.  This meticulous tailoring can be seen in the pieced and welted seams on this avant guarde 60s cream wool dress.