Circa 1970

France

Trapeze-inspired chasuble dress in thick apple-green printed jersey by André Courrèges dating from the early 1970s. Sleeveless, minimalist dress with a pointed front neckline, densely ruffled in apple-green silk organza with a braid tied at the bust. Pyramid-cut A-line, with four sewn-in panels flared at the bottom. The print is famous in the work of André Courrèges, here in green and yellow dots with brushstroke effects. Black graphic white label Courrèges Paris Made in France Ligne A and white cotton lining. No defects to report. Excellent condition.

Dimensions: Equivalent to Size 38 France. Height 141 cm Shoulders 35 cm Chest 87 cm Waist 82 cm Hips 97 cm Bottom of skirt 163 cm

Trained as an engineer, André Courrèges' creations are highly structured and architectural. André Courrèges' trapeze dress defied all the dress codes of the time. The flat, geometric shape of the dress evokes the futuristic allure of a modern-day woman.