The Courrèges we knew looks a little different now. Drew Henry's debut SS27 collection stepped away from the house's sleek Space Age minimalism to revisit the color and playfulness of its early 1960s archives. Lime green, orange and pastels met knitwear, vinyl, undone belts and deconstructed tailoring, giving Courrèges a looser, more eccentric character. At the re-see, that shift became even clearer.
Distressed go-go boots and furry shoes caught the eye first. Enormous hats brought an unexpected sense of humor to familiar house codes, refusing to simply replicate the archives but twisting them into something askew. The collection chose to play with the past rather than worship it. Familiar codes remained, but proportions and finishes were deliberately loosened.
Oversized hats inspired by Jean Barthet's early 1960s archives became a symbol of the collection. A bright yellow hat filled the show space alongside shoes displayed on vintage chairs. The Courrèges logo was reimagined as bangles in black and white. Turning the logo into a wrist accessory, especially by rendering the archive typeface in 3D, translated brand identity into jewelry.
The show space was filled with vintage chairs, each holding a single pair of shoes. Red, pink and green boots were displayed like objects on chairs of different styles. The space itself became a stage for Henry's approach of mixing past and present. The new Courrèges maintains order while subtly tilting the balance within it.
Drew Henry showed that it's possible to revive 1960s humor without abandoning the brand's futurism. Can precision and playfulness coexist?
Distressed go-go boots and furry shoes caught the eye first. Enormous hats brought an unexpected sense of humor to familiar house codes, refusing to simply replicate the archives but twisting them into something askew. The collection chose to play with the past rather than worship it. Familiar codes remained, but proportions and finishes were deliberately loosened.
Oversized hats inspired by Jean Barthet's early 1960s archives became a symbol of the collection. A bright yellow hat filled the show space alongside shoes displayed on vintage chairs. The Courrèges logo was reimagined as bangles in black and white. Turning the logo into a wrist accessory, especially by rendering the archive typeface in 3D, translated brand identity into jewelry.
The show space was filled with vintage chairs, each holding a single pair of shoes. Red, pink and green boots were displayed like objects on chairs of different styles. The space itself became a stage for Henry's approach of mixing past and present. The new Courrèges maintains order while subtly tilting the balance within it.
Drew Henry showed that it's possible to revive 1960s humor without abandoning the brand's futurism. Can precision and playfulness coexist?
FAQ
Who designed the Courrèges SS27 collection?
Drew Henry designed it. SS27 is his debut collection for Courrèges, reinterpreting the color and playfulness of early 1960s archives instead of Space Age minimalism.
What standout pieces appeared in Courrèges SS27?
Oversized hats large enough to cover the face, distressed go-go boots, fur shoes, and accessories reinterpreting the logo as bangles. Lime green, orange, and pastel colors also stood out prominently.
How was the Courrèges SS27 show venue styled?
The space was filled with vintage chairs, each displaying a red, pink, or green boot like an objet d'art. The stage reflected Drew Henry's approach of blending past and present.
