Paco Rabanne set Winter 2000
By Paco Rabanne
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
PACO RABANNE - (Made in France) Off-white calfskin set composed of a short skirt and of a jacket
Paco Rabanne set Winter 2000
By Paco Rabanne
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
PACO RABANNE - (Made in France) Off-white calfskin set composed of a short skirt and of a jacket
Paco Rabanne top circa 2000
By Paco Rabanne
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
PACO RABANNE - Silvery metallic mesh backless top. Composition and size labels missing, it fits a
Paco Rabanne, France 2000 Silver Jacket
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Sharon, CT
Black on grayish silver 'Persian' Design. Padded shoulders. Black rectangular plastic buttons. EU 40-42 approx.
$1,209
Paco Rabanne earrings
By Paco Rabanne
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
PACO RABANNE - (Made in France) Silvery metal clip-on earrings made of articulated pastilles
Paco Rabanne pendant necklace
By Paco Rabanne
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
PACO RABANNE - (Made in France) Silvery metal pendant necklace. Condition: Very good condition
Paco Rabanne silvery bracelet
By Paco Rabanne
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
PACO RABANNE - (Made in France) Articulated silvery metal bracelet. Condition: Very good condition
Paco Rabanne Articulated Bracelet
By Paco Rabanne
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Paco Rabanne - Soft silver-plated bracelet with glass beads. Additional information: Dimensions
Silver Plate
$6,775
Paco Rabanne coat 2001s
By Paco Rabanne
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
PACO RABANNE - Long black lamb leather coat with a brown rabbit fur collar, and ornamented with
Paco Rabanne black skirt
By Paco Rabanne
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
PACO RABANNE - Black jersey skirt with side transparent bands. Size label missing, it fits a 38FR
Paco Rabanne coat winter 2002
By Paco Rabanne
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
PACO RABANNE - Long powder-pink jersey coat with a wide fox fur collar and matching sleeve bottoms
Paco Rabanne mini crossbody bag
By Paco Rabanne
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
PACO RABANNE - Mini black leather pastilles handbag with silvery metal rings and a removable
Paco Rabanne top Summer 2001
By Paco Rabanne
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
PACO RABANNE - Silvery metallic mesh top with straps made of transparent bakelite and silvery metal
Paco Rabanne skirt spring-summer 2001
By Paco Rabanne
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
PACO RABANNE - Long petticoat-style black tulle skirt, waist enhanced with black leather. No size
Paco Rabanne Metal Disc Cocktail Dress
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare Paco Rabanne Runway cocktail dress. Fit size 4 ** Dress weigh around 8lb
Paco Rabanne Silvery Necklace with Rhinestones
By Paco Rabanne
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Paco Rabanne - Dark-silvery metal necklace with rhinestones. Additional information: Condition
Paco Rabanne Silver Nano Reedition Chainmail Bag
By Paco Rabanne
Located in London, GB
A rare miniature Reedition from the Paco Rabanne revolutionary 1969 design, this nano bag is
Drawing signed by Paco Rabanne, 2005
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Nice, FR
draftsman than as a fashion designer or furniture designer, Rabanne reveals remarkable talent in the
Crayon
Paco Rabanne Golden Necklace Made of Articulated Plates
By Paco Rabanne
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Paco Rabanne - Golden metal necklace made of articulated plates. Additional information: Condition
Paco Rabanne Pink Ostrich Leather Skater Dress
By Paco Rabanne
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Paco Rabanne - Pink ostrich leather skater dress with pink and blue metal rings. No size or
Paco Rabanne set early 2000s
By Chanel, Paco Rabanne
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
PACO RABANNE - (Made in France) Camel shiny blended wool set composed of a jacket and pants. Both
Paco Rabanne Reedition Black Disco Disc Nano Bag
By Paco Rabanne
Located in London, GB
A rare miniature Reedition from the Paco Rabanne revolutionary 1969 design, this nano bag is
Paco Rabanne Reedition 1969 Orange Resine Nano bag
By Paco Rabanne
Located in London, GB
Paco Rabanne reedition 1969 orange nano bag. Crafted from vivid orange resin panels intricately
Paco Rabanne Silk Foulard with Flowers and Animals
By Paco Rabanne
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
PACO RABANNE - (Made in France) Silk foulard illustrated with flowers and animals. To be mentioned
Silver Sautoir with Wood Beads by Paco Rabanne
By Paco Rabanne
Located in PARIS, FR
This long necklace is a creation by Paco Rabanne. This long necklace is composed of oversized dark
Base Metal
Vintage Paco Rabanne S/S 2004 Translucent PVC Mini Dress
By Paco Rabanne
Located in London, GB
Vintage Paco Rabanne Spring Summer 2004 PVC transparent mini dress. This iconic piece is
Paco Rabanne Vintage Prototype Runway Dress - Leather Corset - FW 2001
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Charenton-le-pont, FR
prototype from Paco Rabanne’s Fall/Winter 2001 collection, designed by Rosemary Rodriguez. It features a
Paco Rabanne Clip-on Earrings with Pearls and Transparent Rings
By Paco Rabanne
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Paco Rabanne - Silvery metal clip-on earrings decorated with pearls and transparent rings
Paco Rabanne Three-Fingers Ring in Silver-Plate Paved with Rhinestones
By Paco Rabanne
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Paco Rabanne - Three-fingers ring in silver-plate paved with rhinestones. Additional information
Silver Plate
$3,350
Size: Size Top 40, Pants 36
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
Paco Rabanne F/W 2002 Piercing Wool Black Hooded Coat
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Paris, FR
Size Medium Made in France Shoulders : 53cm Chest : 55cm Sleeves : 66cm Length : 73cm
Black wool trouser pant suit with shiny plastic embellishment PACO RABANNE
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black wool trouser pant suit with shiny plastic embellishment . Lining composition: rayon and acetate. Shoulder pad. Hidden snap closure on the middle front. Pocket on both side on t...
F/W 2001 Paco Rabanne Runway Buckle Sheer Panel Black Bodycon Y2K Gown
By Paco Rabanne
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a fabulous black sleeveless gown designed for Paco Rabanne’s Fall/Winter 2001 runway
Wrapped cocktail dress in black shiny rayon and side buttons Paco Rabanne
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Wrapped cocktail dress in black shiny rayon and side button. SIZE 8 US
Grey coat with grey leather ribbons laced front and back Paco Rabanne
By Pierpaolo Piccioli, Paco Rabanne
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Grey coat with grey leather ribbons laced front and back. Fabric composition: main and lining 100% polyester. 3 pockets in the front. 2 splits in the back on the side. Shoulder pads...
" RED CROSS "
Located in CANNES, FR
PACO RABANNE ( 1934 - 2023 ) Famous French Fashion Unic work on paper " Profil
Archival Paper
" Le Fumeur de pipe "
Located in CANNES, FR
Paco Rabanne ( 1934 -2023 ) Grand couturier et parfumeur franco - espagnol . Il a marqué l'univers
Paper, Felt, Felt Pen, Graphite
$14,519
H 40.16 in W 40.16 in D 1.58 in
THIERRY LE GOUES - Golden Nude Kate Moss 1993
Located in PARIS, FR
1997 Popular, Powerhouse Books, New York, November 2000 Amazones, Paco Rabanne, French Editionsn 2011
C Print
Unavailable
H 9.45 in D 1.97 in L 8.67 in
Paco Rabanne Off White leather medallions trim shoulder bag .
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Paris, FR
Paco Rabanne Off White leather medallions trim shoulder bag . Signature off-white high polished
Paco Rabanne sheepskin, goat and pony hair patchwork coat, fw 2002
By Paco Rabanne
Located in London, London
Paco Rabanne; Sheepskin, goat, and pony hair patchwork full length coat with brown leather blanket
Paco Rabanne scarf
By Paco Rabanne
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
PACO RABANNE - Metallic mesh scarf with rhinestones. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions
Vintage 2000's Paco Rabanne Silver Chain Mail Asymmetric Skirt
By Paco Rabanne
Located in London, GB
Vintage 2000's Paco Rabanne silver chain mail skirt . from reflective metallic chain material the
Paco Rabanne asymmetrical skirt
By Paco Rabanne
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
PACO RABANNE - Coppery organza asymmetrical skirt. Composition and size labels missing, it fits a
Paco Rabanne skirt 2001
By Paco Rabanne
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
PACO RABANNE - (Made in France) Patchwork wraparound skirt made of foal, goat and tchekian lamb
Paco Rabanne Golden Metal Earrings
By Paco Rabanne
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Paco Rabanne - Golden metal earrings. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition
Paco Rabanne Silvery Metal Necklace, 2000s
By Paco Rabanne
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Paco Rabanne - Silvery metal necklace with transparent pearls. Jewelry from the beginning of the
Paco Rabanne foil mini dress
By Paco Rabanne
Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH
Vintage Paco Rabanne foil mini dress. This iconic piece, famously worn by supermodel Kate Moss
Paco Rabanne skirt Summer 2001
By Paco Rabanne
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
PACO RABANNE - (Made in France) Lamb leather wraparound skirt with metal rings. Size 40FR. 2001
Paco Rabanne Leather Bucket Bag
By Paco Rabanne
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Paco Rabanne - Leather bucket bag with silvery metal. Additional information: Condition: Very good
Paco Rabanne coat circa 2001
By Paco Rabanne
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
PACO RABANNE - White fur coat assembled with tiny rings. No size indicated, it fits a 36FR/38FR. A
Paco Rabanne metal mesh vest with cut-out, A/W 2000
By Paco Rabanne
Located in London, GB
Autumn-Winter 2000
Paco White Pastilles Rabanne Silvery Metal Bag
By Paco Rabanne
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
PACO RABANNE - White pastilles bag with silvery metal elements. Additional information: Condition
Paco Rabanne Golden Metal Set of Jewelry
By Paco Rabanne
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Paco Rabanne - Golden metal set ornamented with pink-tone stones composed of two necklaces and a
Paco Rabanne Gray Beige Short Floral Dress
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Brindisi, Bt
Paco Rabanne 2000s women's dress. Short dress on the knee, soft model, beige and gray with floral
S/S 2000 Paco Rabanne Light Blue Satin Black Rhinestone Backless Halter Gown
By Paco Rabanne
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This halterneck gown from Paco Rabanne's Spring/Summer 2000 collection is made of glossy light blue
Paco Rabanne Ring in Gold Metal and Green Resin
By Paco Rabanne
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Paco Rabanne - Ring in gold metal and green resin. Additional information: Dimensions: Size 53
Gilt Metal
Paco Rabanne Silk and Metal Jacket with Bangs
By Paco Rabanne
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Paco Rabanne - Silk and metal jacket with bangs. No size label, it fits a 36FR. Additional
Maxi sleeveless dress with stars print Paco Rabanne
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Maxi sleeveless dress with stars print. Fabric composition: 95% rayon, 5% elastane SIZE 40 (M )
Paco Rabanne Black Leather and Silver Metal Choker Necklace
By Paco Rabanne
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
PACO RABANNE - Chocker necklace in black leather and silver metal like a belt. Size M. Additional
Silver
Paco Rabanne Brown Mini skirt with Circles Leather Cut Out
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
2000s Paco Rabanne black mini skirt with red, white and black vinyl leather cut out. Waist: 28
Paco Rabanne Black and Silver Metallic High Neck Sleeveless Top
By Paco Rabanne
Located in San Francisco, CA
Paco Rabanne recent collection black sleeveless fitted top with draped silver metallic detail at
2000S PACO RABANNE Red, Forest & Lime Green Floral Bias Cut Gown
By Paco Rabanne
Located in New York, NY
2000S PACO RABANNE Red, Forest & Lime Green Floral Bias Cut Gown
Paco Rabanne metal corset top with natural nut beads, ss 2003
By Paco Rabanne
Located in London, GB
▪ Paco Rabanne beaded metal corset top ▪ A variety of natural nut beads ▪ Stainless steel tube
Paco Rabanne sheepskin, goat and pony hair patchwork coat, fw 2002
By Paco Rabanne
Located in London, GB
Paco Rabanne; Sheepskin, goat, and pony hair patchwork full length coat with brown leather blanket
Small square silver appliqués on a jersey base Paco Rabanne
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Small square silver appliqués on a jersey base. Lining only on the bust. SIZE 40 (L )
Paco Rabanne Futuristic White One Piece Swimsuit w Chrome Disc & Chain UnWorn
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paco Rabanne white one-piece swimsuit with large chrome disc at breast plate. Double straps feature
Paco Rabanne black rayon strappy evening dress with square mirror plate, ss 2004
By Paco Rabanne
Located in London, GB
▪ Paco Rabanne rare black rayon strappy evening dress ▪ Square mirror plate with cut-out ▪ Bra
Black cocktail dress with chains on the neckline and back Paco Rabanne
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black cocktail dress with chains on the neckline and back. Main fabric composition: 71% acetate, 29% rayon. Lining: 45% rayon, 55% acetate. Zip in the middle back and metallic buckle...
Paco Rabann Metallic White Set
By Paco Rabanne
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Paco Rabann - (Made in France) Metallic white set with coppery metal rings, composed of a bra and a
Paco Rabanne Champagne Clutch
By Paco Rabanne
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Paco Rabanne -Clutch composed of champagne color satin and gold coat of mail. Additional
S/S 2000 Paco Rabanne Silver Metallic Strapless Bandeau Bikini Swim Set
By Paco Rabanne
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Paco Rabanne bikini set from the Spring/Summer 2000 collection features a futuristic strapless
Paco Rabanne 2000s silver metal choker necklace
By Paco Rabanne
Located in London, GB
Paco Rabanne 2000s silver metal choker necklace
Paco Rabanne Red One Piece Bathing suit
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Sexy and modern chic Never wornPaco Rabanne Red lycra bathing suit swim wear. Fit size : US 2 o 4
Paco Rabanne Paris White Acrylic Lucite Cuff Bangle Bracelet
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Atlanta, GA
Lovely Paco Rabanne Paris signed bangle bracelet. Oversized cuff design in shiny white acrylic or
Paco Rabanne sheepskin, goat and pony hair patchwork coat, fw 2002
By Paco Rabanne
Located in London, GB
Paco Rabanne sheepskin, goat, and pony hair patchwork full length coat with brown leather blanket
Sold
Size: TOP 38 / BOTTOM 40
Paco Rabanne Never Worn Futuristic Mod Black Bikini w Clear Vinyl Insets 2002
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous Paco Rabanne futuristic mod black lycra bikini swim suit with clear vinyl insets at bust
Rabanne Black Lurex Threads Jacket for men
By Paco Rabanne
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Paco Rabanne - Black lurex threads jacket with a black white striped lining. No size indicated, it
Brutalist Industrial Style Chainmail Chandelier Boa by Fuse Lighting
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Glasgow, GB
Unique chainmail chandelier lighting piece by FUSE Lighting. Featuring multiple globe bulbs enrobed in stainless steel chainmail tubes - All hung from a steel ceiling mounted pla...
Stainless Steel
2000S PACO RABANNE Seafoam Green Silk Crepe Back Satin Metal Embellished & Pier
Located in New York, NY
2000S PACO RABANNE Seafoam Green Silk Crepe Back Satin Metal Embellished & Pierced Mini Cocktail
Sold
H 7.75 in W 5.75 in D 1.5 in
Philip Crangi and Neiman Marcus Studded Gold and Silver Metal Photo Frame
By Gucci, Paco Rabanne, Neiman Marcus, Carrs of Sheffield 1
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylish and architectural silver and gold plated photo frame. A legacy in design, Philip Crangi designed this piece with style and architectural details. This beautiful piece exude...
Silver Plate, Metal
2000 Paco Rabanne Champange-Pink Pintuck Silk Bias-Cut Evening Gown
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Paco Rabanne's architectural background led him to use disks cut from metal or plastic, linked with
Amazing 2006 Paco Rabanne Silver Dress / Gown. Size 36 French
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Paris, FR
For sale a really nice dress frorm 2006 collection from Paco Rabanne in silver cloth. Excellent
New Gucci Flora Bamboo Runway Pumps Heels Sz 6.5
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New Gucci Flora Heels Size: 6.5 Beautiful Iconic Canvas Flora Pattern Bamboo & Gold Hardware Leather Insole Wood Heel Heel Height 3" With Box
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Tattoo Dragon Skull Eagle Pants Trousers
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage off-white pants trousers featuring black tattoo print of barbed wire GAULTIER JEAN'S, dragons, skulls and double head eagles. These trousers feature : - O...
$1,454Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 37
New Gucci 90th Anniversary Ad Runway Python Snakeskin Pump Heels Sz 37
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Brand New From Gucci's 90th anniversary Fall Runway show, Frida Giannini cited her influence was Anjelica Huston $1815 * Python Heels * Rare Ad Runway Heels * Size: 37 * Yel...
1960'S Pyschedelic Floral Cotton Long Sleeve Mod Dress With Pockets
Located in New York, NY
1960'S Pyschedelic Floral Cotton Long Sleeve Mod Dress With Pockets
Yves Saint Laurent Coco Brown Form-Fitting Lined Jersey Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent coco brown form-fitting lined jersey scoop-neck dress features a handkerchief hemline on both the dress's hem and also on the bell-sleeve's cuff. Detaile...
$199Sale Price|25% Off
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Wall and Flags Print Pants Trousers
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage pants trousers featuring a multi colored wall and flags print. These trousers feature : - Velvety touch material. - Front buttoning. - Front and back pock...
1990s Loris Azzaro Brown Sequin Strapless Cocktail Dress
By Loris Azzaro
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1990s Loris Azzaro brown sequin metallic strapless cocktail party dress. fit size 4
Trompe L'oeil Oversize Belted Trench Coat
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous beige and black cotton trompe l'oeil trench coat jacket from Japanese designers Naoki Ichihara, Tadanao Yamashita and Shingo Otsuka for TALK ABOUT THE DISTRACTION. It app...
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Iconic Runway and Ford Book Dress, 2003
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Spring/Summer 2003 designed by Tom Ford for the House of Saint Laurent. Flirty sleeveless coffee-colored knee-length silk chiffon dress with large silk rose at bust. Distinct con...
1990s Geoffrey Beene Grey Silk Gown
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elegant Vintage Geoffrey Beene charcoal grey maxi silk gown. Matching coat sold separately. see listing from our store. Bust : 36. /hip: 36 Fit US Size : 4-6
New Roberto Cavalli Buckle Stiletto Heel Black Leather Platform Boots 37 - US 7
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Roberto Cavalli Black Leather High Heel Boots Designer size - 37 Style - BQS023-PZ220 Smooth Black Leather, Multiple Straps, Gold-Tone Buckles with Engraved Logo, Inner Half Zip...
Dolce & Gabbana navy feathered pant suit, fw 1990
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
Dolce & Gabbana navy cotton spandex pant suit comprising: wide cut button up blouse with fitted sleeves and feathered collar, and fitted high waisted pants. Fall-Winter 1990
Alexander McQueen Gown The Cosmic Rain Dress Embroidery Corset
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Berlin, BE
Breathtaking Alexander Mcqueen Corset Gown. Cosmic rain, comet and astral crystal embroideries are hand-sewn to this stunnig evening gown. Powder blue Paris net bustier dress featuri...
$6,920
H 30 in W 2 in L 29.5 in
Chanel Gold Gold-mesh Multi Strand Chain Tortoise Cc Logo Spring 1997 Belt
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Add a splash of regal, ultra stylish appeal to your ensemble with this belt! We love the tortoise shell - it really adds such a gorgeous textural feel to the piece! Designer: Chanel...
Jean Paul Gaultier Leather Laser Cut Jacket and Skirt Set
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Water Mill, NY
A stunning skirt and vest, jacket set from Jean Paul Gaultier in fine, soft, supple off white leather. It consist of a vest/top/jacket laser cut in elaborate shapes, patterns and app...
$9,033
Size: FR 38 - UK 10 - US 6
Vivienne Westwood brown tartan wool and velvet mini skirt suit, fw 1997
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood brown tartan wool and velvet suit comprising: blazer jacket with leg of mutton sleeve, gold orb button fastenings at the back and velvet bodice, and matching mini s...
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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