About
French fashion designer known for his modern designs and often credited with the first design for the miniskirt.
Before Fame
He began working at the Jeanne Lafaurie fashion house and later at Balenciaga.
Trivia
He launched a "space age" style collection in 1964.
Family Life
His wife, Coqueline Barrière, organized his fashion shows.
Associated With
He was a contemporary of modern designer Coco Chanel.
