The Space Age: Courrèges

Gentle Reader -

There was once upon a time an era when fashion looked to the future. André Courrèges is arguably the father of Space Age couture. In many ways, Courrèges took the clean, geometric lines favored by Balenciaga and pushed further - to the extreme limits.

Once the moon landings were televised, the Space Age - at least for earth fashion - was over.

While vintage collectors tend to favor this 1960's period of Courrèges, the master still produced clothing along these same lines. Courrèges pushed his aesthetic further, creating by the mid 1980's clothing that was also classical.

Later Courrèges is better Courrèges. A note for those who are still searching for the perfect A-line dress for a cocktail party on the Moon.

- AP