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Paco Rabanne Chain Dress

Paco Rabanne New Chain Mail Dress
Paco Rabanne New Chain Mail Dress

Paco Rabanne New Chain Mail Dress

By Paco Rabanne

Located in Water Mill, NY

An incredible metal mesh, chain mail dress in a beautiful red, blue and silver abstract print from Paco Rabanne.

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White slip cocktail dress with gold metal chain embellishment PACO RABANNE
White slip cocktail dress with gold metal chain embellishment PACO RABANNE

White slip cocktail dress with gold metal chain embellishment PACO RABANNE

By Paco Rabanne

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

White slip cocktail dress with gold metal chain embellishment. Main fabric composition: 100% polyester. NEW WITH TAG SIZE 36/ S

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Purple cocktail dress with gold metal chain RABANNE
Purple cocktail dress with gold metal chain RABANNE

Purple cocktail dress with gold metal chain RABANNE

By Paco Rabanne

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Purple cocktail dress with gold metal chain. Main fabric composition: 100% polyester. Biais NEW WITH TAG SIZE 34

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Late Paco Rabanne Jersey Dress with Chain Mail sleeves
Late Paco Rabanne Jersey Dress with Chain Mail sleeves

Late Paco Rabanne Jersey Dress with Chain Mail sleeves

By Paco Rabanne

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Contemporary Paco Rabanne dress in black rayon jersey with classis chain mail sleeves with open armholes.

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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses

1970s Paco Rabanne chain mail dress
1970s Paco Rabanne chain mail dress

1970s Paco Rabanne chain mail dress

By Paco Rabanne

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1970s Paco Rabanne gold chain mail dress. In excellent condition.

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Paco Rabanne Golden Metal Chain Dress

Paco Rabanne Golden Metal Chain Dress

By Paco Rabanne

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Paco Rabanne - Golden metal chain dress with rhinestones.

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1970s Paco Rabanne Gold Chain Maxi  Dress
1970s Paco Rabanne Gold Chain Maxi  Dress

1970s Paco Rabanne Gold Chain Maxi Dress

By Paco Rabanne

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Sexy Paco Rabanne aluminum chain mail v neck maxi dress .

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PACO RABANNE Iconic Silver Sparkle sequin chain discs mini dress FR38 M
PACO RABANNE Iconic Silver Sparkle sequin chain discs mini dress FR38 M

PACO RABANNE Iconic Silver Sparkle sequin chain discs mini dress FR38 M

By Paco Rabanne

Located in Hong Kong, NT

PACO RABANNE The Iconic Silver Sparkle metallic seuin c hain discs paillettes mini dress FR38 M Reference: TGAS/G00054 Brand: Paco Rabanne Model: The Iconic Silver Sparkle Discs Dres...

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Paco Rabanne Black & Silver-Tone Chain Embellished Mini Dress
Paco Rabanne Black & Silver-Tone Chain Embellished Mini Dress

Paco Rabanne Black & Silver-Tone Chain Embellished Mini Dress

By Paco Rabanne

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

The Paco Rabanne Black & Silver-Tone Chain Embellished Mini Dress is a bold and innovative piece that captures the brand’s signature futuristic aesthetic.

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21st Century and Contemporary Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1969 Paco Rabanne Black Rhodoid Disc Mini Dress
1969 Paco Rabanne Black Rhodoid Disc Mini Dress

1969 Paco Rabanne Black Rhodoid Disc Mini Dress

By Paco Rabanne

Located in Studio City, CA

1969 Paco Rabanne black chain mini dress assembled from linked black rhodoid discs with a heavier cluster of discs at bust and hip.

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1960s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Black cocktail dress with chains on the neckline and back Paco Rabanne
Black cocktail dress with chains on the neckline and back Paco Rabanne

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...

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Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses

Paco Rabanne  Copper Silk Gold Chain Fringe Dress, Fall 2004
Paco Rabanne  Copper Silk Gold Chain Fringe Dress, Fall 2004

Paco Rabanne Copper Silk Gold Chain Fringe Dress, Fall 2004

By Paco Rabanne

Located in Boca Raton, FL

This silk dress was designed by Rosemary Rodriguez for Paco Rabanne.

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960s Paco Rabanne Style Chain-Mail Dress
1960s Paco Rabanne Style Chain-Mail Dress

1960s Paco Rabanne Style Chain-Mail Dress

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1970s Paco Rabanne Chain Mail Dress & Headpiece
1970s Paco Rabanne Chain Mail Dress & Headpiece

1970s Paco Rabanne Chain Mail Dress & Headpiece

By Paco Rabanne

Located in Rockwood, ON

Early Rabanne pieces are so rare to find and I have three spectacular example of his work in the shop today. This one is a stunning plasticized aluminum chain mail dress in gold with...

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Paco Rabanne Black Floral Embroidered Chain Straps Slip Dress - Size US 8

Paco Rabanne Black Floral Embroidered Chain Straps Slip Dress - Size US 8

By Paco Rabanne

Located in London, GB

Paco Rabanne Black Floral Embroidered Chain Straps Slip Dress -Made of a soft lightweight silk blend fabric -Floral embroidery pattern -Gorgeous golden and silver chain shoulder st...

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1970s Paco Rabanne Chain Link Disco Dress
1970s Paco Rabanne Chain Link Disco Dress

1970s Paco Rabanne Chain Link Disco Dress

By Paco Rabanne

Located in San Francisco, CA

1970s Paco Rabanne Chain Link Dress. Slips on over head, no closures.

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Rare 1970s Paco Rabanne Chain Mail Dress
Rare 1970s Paco Rabanne Chain Mail Dress

Rare 1970s Paco Rabanne Chain Mail Dress

By Paco Rabanne

Located in Rockwood, ON

Early Rabanne pieces are so rare to find and I have three spectacular example of his work in the shop today. This one is a stunning plasticized aluminum chain mail dress in gold with...

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1990's Paco Rabanne Party Dress Metal Chains Small Size
1990's Paco Rabanne Party Dress Metal Chains Small Size

1990's Paco Rabanne Party Dress Metal Chains Small Size

By Paco Rabanne

Located in Paris, FR

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Paco Rabanne Style Chain Dress - 1960s

Paco Rabanne Style Chain Dress - 1960s

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Striking Vintage Chain Dress. This fabulous handmade chain dress is a show-stopper. Made out of chain and metallic paillettes, it features details in differently shaped paillettes on...

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Paco Rabanne Chain Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary paco rabanne chain dress you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Many people prefer Black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Brown, Gold and more options on these pages. If you’re looking for a paco rabanne chain dress from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Paco Rabanne are consistently popular. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.

How Much is a Paco Rabanne Chain Dress?

Prices for a paco rabanne chain dress can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $306 and can go as high as $26,000, while, on average they fetch $1,600.

Paco Rabanne for sale on 1stDibs

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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