‘Couture Future’

By Sébastien Meyer & Arnaud Vaillant

The unbroken lines, the dropped shoulder still permeate visions of what lies ahead. 
Our view of the future is still one embedded in Courrèges’ past. - © Still from Björk, ‘All is Full of Love’ music video, directed by Chris Cunningham, ©Universal Music Publishing Ltd/Famous Music, 1999, System Magazine

The unbroken lines, the dropped shoulder still permeate visions of what lies ahead.
Our view of the future is still one embedded in Courrèges’ past.

Still from Björk, ‘All is Full of Love’ music video, directed by Chris Cunningham, ©Universal Music Publishing Ltd/Famous Music, 1999

André Courrèges had one vision: to redefine Parisian couture. 
Luxury formed the foundation of his brand of futurism. - © Courrèges couture, Autumn/Winter 1961, ©Courrèges archive, System Magazine

André Courrèges had one vision: to redefine Parisian couture.
Luxury formed the foundation of his brand of futurism.

Courrèges couture, Autumn/Winter 1961, ©Courrèges archive

Taken from System No. 8.