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Paco Rabanne Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

Spanish, 1934-2023

Visionary designer Paco Rabanne first made a name for himself in the 1960s when he introduced dresses, handbags and other clothing and accessories that went against the common sensibilities of the time and challenged the public's perception of what fashion should be. By working with unlikely materials such as paper and Rhodoid — a cellulose acetate plastic often used to line baking pans — Rabanne forced the fashion world to reconsider materials and form.

Rabanne was born Francisco Rabaneda y Cuervo in Spain’s Basque region. His mother was the head seamstress at Balenciaga when she relocated herself and her son to France in 1939 to escape the Spanish Civil War. Once in France, he took on the name Paco Rabanne.

Rabanne studied architecture at the Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris but pivoted toward fashion and began to design accessories and costume jewelry. Rabanne collaborated with many acclaimed luxury houses — his early clients included Charles Jourdan, Givenchy, Pierre Cardin and Dior.

By 1966, Rabanne was working on avant-garde designs in his own newly-opened studio. He introduced a couture collection titled “Twelve Unwearable Dresses in Contemporary Materials.” The garments — made of aluminum, plastic and eco-friendly paper and fastened with wire — were unveiled at a show that featured music and models of color (both uncommon characteristics for such an event). Sculptural, sexy and solidly Space Age in appearance, Rabanne’s experiments turned heads. Pop star-actresses Brigitte Bardot and Françoise Hardy would soon be seen in the designer’s iconic metallic dresses, and Rabanne found enthusiasts in the likes of revolutionary couturier Elsa Schiaparelli and art collector Peggy Guggenheim. In 1968 Rabanne designed leather boots and erotically charged dresses made of molded plastic and chain-mail mesh for the science fiction film Barbarella.

Rabanne called Salvador Dalí a close friend and drew on the Surrealist movement in his designs. He continued to use unconventional materials in his work. From aluminum jersey and fur to ostrich feathers and Velcro, everything was suitable for his pioneering garments. And Rabanne’s talents are diverse — his prolific output even includes stylish furniture.

In 1999 Rabanne retired from the fashion business. In 2010 he was named Officer of the Legion d’Honneur by the French culture minister. Today, under the creative direction of French designer Julien Dossena, the Paco Rabanne brand continues to innovate and offer looks that nod to the past as well as the future.

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Designer: Paco Rabanne
Paco Rabanne Leather Fringe Dress with Bolero
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unleash your inner risk-taker with the Paco Rabanne Leather Fringe Dress with Bolero. This bold dress features vibrant orange fringe and wide shou...
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21st Century and Contemporary Paco Rabanne Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

S/S 1988 Paco Rabanne Haute Couture Iridescent Beaded Set
By Paco Rabanne
Located in North Hollywood, CA
S/S 1988 Paco Rabanne Haute Couture iridescent beaded bustier, skirt, and earring set. Structured strapless bustier featuring beaded 'fringe...
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1980s Paco Rabanne Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

Paco Rabanne Floral and Beaded Sequin Chainmaille 3-Piece Set
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paco Rabanne Floral and Beaded Sequin Chainmaille 3-Piece Set Vintage; circa 1980s 3-piece set Includes strapless top, skirt, and chainmaille jacket Skirt features a large scale re...
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1980s French Paco Rabanne Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

Paco Rabanne Set Composed Top and Skirt in Silver Metallic Mesh
By Paco Rabanne
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Paco Rabanne -(Made in France) Set composed of a top and a skirt in silver metallic mesh. No size indicated, it corresponds to a 36FR/38FR. Collection Spring/Summer 2013. Additional...
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2010s French Paco Rabanne Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

A Paco Rabanne Couture Set in Yellow knitwear and Papier Fou- Spring Summer 1991
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Toulon, FR
Spring Summer 1991 Collection France Modernist ensemble from Paco Rabanne's Haute Couture show. Composed of a pair of Bermuda shorts, a tunic-dress made of stretchy ribbed knitwear in lemon-yellow and a bolero with quilted fins in iridescent silver foil called Papier Fou. This clever and deliberately avant-garde process corresponded at the time to a sheet of rhodoïd laminated with a reflective silver foil. Metal buckle with yellow synthetic stone cabochon to close the bolero. Light crazy paper patina, clean set, little or no wear. Very good condition of colour and conservation. Exhibited and catalogued at the Villa Rosemaine...
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Silver lurex top-stitched skirt suit Paco Rabanne
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Silver lurex top-stitched skirt suit WITH ZIP IN THE MIDDLE FRONT. SIZE 38
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1990s Paco Rabanne Haute Couture Black Ostrich Leather Chain Accent Skirt Suit
By Paco Rabanne
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an incredible black ostrich leather Paco Rabanne Haute Couture skirt set. From the early 1990s, this absolutely stunning custom s...
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Top and skirt metallic pattern 70's Paco Rabanne
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Top and skirt metallic pattern
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Paco Rabanne anthracite skirt suit
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Capri, IT
Paco Rabanne anthracite skirt suit top and skirt by Paco Rabanne totally made in france in size Small
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Paco Rabanne Chartreuse Green Textured Top & Bell Bottom Pants 2001
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is pleased to offer a vintage Paco Rabanne chartreuse green ensemble with tie back halter top and bell-bottom pants made of silk and embellished with layered vin...
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Paco Rabanne suits, outfits and ensembles for sale on 1stDibs.

Find an extraordinary range of authentic Paco Rabanne suits, outfits and ensembles available on 1stDibs. Most of the items here were designed during the 20th Century, but you can find examples that were created as recently as the 21st Century and Contemporary. Customers who are interested in this designer might also find the work of Balenciaga, Thierry Mugler Couture, and Gianfranco Ferré for Christian Dior appealing. On 1stDibs, find haute couture, vintage and designer Paco Rabanne suits, outfits and ensembles from top boutiques around the world. Paco Rabanne suits, outfits and ensembles prices can differ depending upon time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $809 and tops out at $9,500, while the average work can sell for $3,055.
Questions About Paco Rabanne Suits, Outfits and Ensembles
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    The fashion house Paco Rabanne is no longer called by its former name due to a shift in its approach to design. In 2023, the luxury fashion brand announced its intentions to drop Paco from the name and rebrand as Rabanne. The move coincided with the fashion house's 60th anniversary and reflected a move toward simpler, more minimal pieces. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Paco Rabanne apparel and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    The story of what happened to Paco Rabanne centers on a name change. The French fashion house's founder, Paco Rabanne, passed away in 2023. A few months later, the label announced its intentions to drop Paco from its name and begin operating under Rabanne. The brand had previously gone on hiatus in 1999 following Paco Rabanne's retirement, only to be revived under the leadership of a new creative director, Manish Arora, in 2011. Julien Dossena took over the role in 2013 and continued to guide the fashion house through its name change and rebranding. Shop a collection of Paco Rabanne apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.

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