Heritage
Couture's Cosmic Coup: How Courrèges, Cardin, and Rabanne Rebuilt Haute Couture from Vinyl and Metal
In the 1960s, André Courrèges, Pierre Cardin, and Paco Rabanne revolutionized haute couture by replacing traditional fabrics with industrial materials like vinyl, plastic, and metal. This Space Age movement redefined garment construction, aesthetics, and the very essence of fashion, leaving a lasting legacy on modern design.
Rafael Castillo·October 31, 2026
