to say, "A revolutionary designer, André Courrèges made his mark on haute couture using geometric shapes and new materials." Courrèges was a designer who looked to the future. He predicted the idea of healthy living and toned bodies through his book in 1982. Carla Sozzani, the owner of 10 Corso Como stated that, "It changed the concept of couture, marking the turn of fashion into a new era." References External links Official website for moral and patrimonial rights 1923 births 2016 deaths Deaths from Parkinson's disease Neurological disease deaths in France French fashion designers Modernist designers People from Pau, Pyrénées-Atlantiques Shoe designers French World War II pilots