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.
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.
1990s Paco Rabanne Black White Check Print Bodycon Hip Chain Sleeveless Dress
By Paco Rabanne
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Paco Rabanne dress from the 1990s collection is cut in a fitted, knee-length silhouette.
Paco Rabanne Vintage Gold Chain Link Cocktail Dress, Size 4-6
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Never worn Paco Rabanne Gold chain link sleeveless cocktail dress.
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
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
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.
1970s Paco Rabanne chain mail dress
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1970s Paco Rabanne gold chain mail dress. In excellent condition.
Paco Rabanne Golden Metal Chain Dress
By Paco Rabanne
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Paco Rabanne - Golden metal chain dress with rhinestones.
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 .
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...
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.
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.
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 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.
1960s Paco Rabanne Style Chain-Mail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1960s Paco Rabanne Style Chain-Mail Dress
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...
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...
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.
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...
1990's Paco Rabanne Party Dress Metal Chains Small Size
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Paris, FR
PACO RABANNE, Made in France circa 90's. Black sheath acetate dress with a top made of silver metal chains.
Paco Rabanne Style Chain Dress - 1960s
Located in London, Chelsea
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...
Rabanne Black Celluloid Pastilles Dress
By Paco Rabanne
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Paco Rabanne -Black celluloid pastilles dress hold together with silvery metal rings. No size indicated, it fits a 34FR/36FR. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition ...
Paco Rabanne dress Haute Couture Spring 1989
By Paco Rabanne
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
PACO RABANNE - (Made in France) Dress made of a metal pastille top and a silk crepe skirt. A Fashion show prototype from the 1989 Spring-Summer Haute Couture Collection. Composition ...
White evening slip dress ( or wedding dress) ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White evening slip dress ( or wedding dress) made of different fabric patchwork. Silk lining. Invisible zip closure and hook&eye on the middle back. Front lenght: 170cm Back lenght...
$1,215
Size: UK 4-8 / US 0-4 / EU; Small
1996 Vintage PACO RABANNE Silver & Gold Iconic Disc sequin Slip Mini Dress
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Rare and Iconic Vintage 1996 Paco Rabanne Silver & Gold disc dress. Crafted using hundreds of circular sequin discs, each held together with hundreds more gold tone metal rings an...
Paco Rabanne dress by Paco Rabanne Summer 2001
By Paco Rabanne
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
PACO RABANNE - 2001 Spring-Summer ready-to-wear Collection under the artistic direction of Paco Rabanne. Black stretch dress ornamented with silvery metallic links. Size 40FR indic...
Gold sequin mini dress HERVE LEGER
By Herve Léger
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Gold sequin mini dress with tulle lining. Invisible zip closure on the middle back. SIZE M
1980s Escada Vintage Black + White Polka Dot Striped Print Strapless Dress
By Escada Margaretha Ley, Amen Wardy
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage 1980s black and white strapless tube dress by Margaretha Ley for Escada with a polka dot and stripe print. Fully lined with rear zip closure. The marked size is 34, and the d...
White jersey backless cocktail dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White jersey backless cocktail dress. Main fabric composition: 96% rayon. 4% elastane. Gather on the front. Front lenght : 110cm Back lenght : 140cm SIZE 38 (Fr) M
White jersey draped backless dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White jersey draped backless dress. Main fabric composition: 96% rayon, 4% elastane. Tied behind the neck. Front lenght = 124cm Back lenght = 155cm SIZE 36
Ivory and black cocktail dress with rhinestone buckle ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Ivory and black cocktail dress with rhinestone buckle. Zip and hoo&eye closure on the middle back. Panty inside with snap closure. SAMPLE : SIZE 36/S
Marc Jacobs Early 2000s Black and White Lace Houndstooth Checkered Mini Dress
By Marc Jacobs
Located in San Diego, CA
Insanely chic early 2000s MARC JACOBS black, white, and nude lace houndstooth mini dress! Features a black lace bodice with a nude underlay. Black and white houndstooth slightly flar...
Gold rayon knit bustier dress Hervé Leger NEW with tag
By Herve Léger
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Gold coated rayon knit bustier dress. Silicone band on the top edge inside. Zip and hook&eye in the middle back. SIZE S (L on the tag but more likely S)
PACO RABANNE Silver Grid Print Mini Dress
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Nice, FR
PACO RABANNE silver grid print mini dress. A captivating reflection of Paco Rabanne's pioneering vision, this vintage dress embodies the house's iconic exploration of light, movemen...
PACO RABANNE Silver Foil Grid Dress
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Nice, FR
PACO RABANNE silver foil grid dress. Top surface is silver foil printed creating a metallic chain mail effect on a black knit spandex base. Cross back shoulder straps. Label reads...
Paco Rabanne Spring/Summer 1990 Rare Iconic Silk Dress
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Berlin, BE
In a fleeting moment of pure sartorial poetry, Paco Rabanne defied his own reputation for armor-like futurism and delivered something ethereal, sensual, and utterly unforgettable. Th...
White jersey asymmetrical one shoulder dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White jersey asymmetrical one shoulder dress. Zip closure on the right side. Body inside the dress with snap closure. SAMPLE SIZE 36/ 38. S/M
$2,963Sale Price|24% Off
Size: IT 44
New Alexander McQueen Olive Green Wool Cape Jacket Coat Size IT 44
By Alexander McQueen, Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen
Located in Conroe, TX
Alexander McQueen Pre-Fall 2015 Brand New $3950 Butter Soft Wool IT44 Olive Mock Knit at Neck Zips and Belted at Waist Fully Lined Two Front Pockets Bust: 37" Waist: 32" Shoulder:...
Unavailable|$3,729
L 54.34 in
Nina Ricci Haute Couture 1990 Black Satin Evening Gown with Sweetheart Neckline
By Nina Ricci
Located in Rubiera, RE
NINA RICCI Haute Couture under the artistic direction of Gérard Pipart. Long black satin evening dress, sweetheart neckline bodice, small pleats on the hips, back embellished with t...
Chanel Vintage S/S 1988 White Black Lace Camellia Bow Dress Gown
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This stunning vintage Chanel gown from the Spring/Summer 1988 collection is a timeless masterpiece that exudes elegance and sophistication. The dress features a striking contrast be...
Vicky Tiel black halter dress with rhinestones
By Vicky Tiel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vicky Tiel black halter dress with rhinestones. Length 44", bust 34", hip 32".
2016 Chloe Runway Documented Rainbow Chiffon Maxi Dress
By Chloé
Located in London, GB
This flamboyant rainbow gown walked the runway as part of Chloé’s Spring 2016 collection. It was the standout look at number 24 and one of the most memorable gowns of the season. C...
Roberto Cavalli Circa 2010 Lilac Violet Asymmetric Ruffle Dress XS
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Berlin, BE
A striking example of Roberto Cavalli’s signature glamour, this mainline asymmetric stretch dress dates to circa 2010 and captures the house’s fluid, sensual aesthetic at its late-20...
Chanel Rugby Football Ball
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rugby Football Ball 2007 {VINTAGE 15 Years} Very good condition
Tiffany & Co. Edwardian Diamond Crescent Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This diamond crescent brooch by Tiffany & Co. New York dates from circa 1890-1900. The delicate crescent is set with 21 old European and old mine-cut diamonds mounted in platinum-top...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Moschino Color Block Rainbow Dress
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous colorful dress with a bit of stretch from Moschino. It is is sleeveless with a crew neck and incredible brightly colored shapes each individually sewn together comprising...
1940s Vintage Black Velvet Cocktail Dress with Collar + 3/4 Cropped Sleeves
Located in Sparks, NV
Flattering vintage 1940s cocktail dress in black velvet with a draped collar and 3/4 length sleeves. Unlined with side metal zip closure. Fits like a modern size small. The bust meas...
Oscar de la Renta Black Velvet beaded Gown, Halter Top Bodice 6
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a sexy evening gown from Oscar de la Renta. It is made of black velvet and has a fully beaded bodice. It is a halter style top, that crosses in the back. The skirt is slit up...
Thierry Mugler SS 1995 Sculptural Silk Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Rendered in blush silk that beautifully reflects the ligh, this 1995 Thierry Mugler dress captures the designer at his most unexpectedly tender. Known for architectural severity and ...
$871
H 5.12 in W 11.03 in
Dolce & Gabbana Y2K Yellow Croc-Embossed Leather Shoulder Bag, in good condition
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
Rare Dolce & Gabbana shoulder bag from the early 2000s, made of a sophisticated combination of pastel yellow crocodile-print leather and tone-on-tone monogram jacquard fabric with ic...
2013 Versace Atelier Crystal Embellished Patent Leather Bondage Mini Dress
By Atelier Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
VERSACE F/W 13 Look #46 Versace Atelier Black Embellished Tulle and Patent Leather Corset Dress. Directly from the Runway to you. Actual runway sample. This striking piece from 20...
1960's Nina Ricci Black Couture Dress with Mink Trim
By Nina Ricci
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Elegant couture made late 1960's black silk cocktail dress with fitted corset bustier and dark brown mink fur trimmed bodice. The full skirt adds a touch of volume to the dress. Hand...
1960s White and Green Beaded Mini Cocktail Dress
By British Crown Colony
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage 1960s Intricate White and Green beaded sequin floral pattern on white lace mini cocktail dress. Dress is lined in silk but sleeve in unlined. Size: best fit size 0/2 or 4 Bu...
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.
Find vintage Paco Rabanne clothing and accessories on 1stDibs.
With entire museum exhibitions dedicated to examining fashion designers and their creations, we’re finally recognizing that costuming is art. Evening dresses over time have conveyed specific statements about social class, position and beliefs. Fashion is a powerful means of self-expression, and sophisticated vintage evening dresses and gowns by our favorite couturier play no small role in making us feel wonderful but, perhaps more importantly, making us feel like ourselves.
In the 16th century, dresses and gowns were so important that England's Queen Elizabeth I defined rules about what dresses women could wear — guidance included long skirts and fitted bodices. Forward-thinking designers have responded to this history.
Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel reimagined traditionally masculine garments for feminine shapes, and her elegant evening dresses and gowns promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by layers of fabric. Christian Dior's gowns celebrated luxury and femininity in the late 1940s — and gave to women the gift of glamour they’d lost in the miserable years of the war. French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent introduced innovative and highly coveted dress designs in the 1960s while at the same time challenging sexist stereotypes about which members of society could wear tuxedos.
Works by unconventional British designer John Galliano — featured in houses like Givenchy and Dior — redefined limits that dressmakers faced in terms of material, construction and vision during the late 20th century. From his embroidered absinthe-green Oscars gown for actress Nicole Kidman to the iconic sleeveless Dior newspaper dress that Sex and the City’s Carrie Bradshaw made famous, Galliano’s intricate and multifaceted work is reliably collectible and newsworthy
Today’s designers target an increasingly broad audience with their boundary-crossing work, and their tendency to play off of each other’s ideas means that every walk down the runway is also a walk through an entire history of fashion design and dress craftsmanship.
Whether you gravitate toward backless maxi dresses or silk charmeuse gowns by Alexander McQueen or embellished, ruffled floral-print designs by Chloe or Versace, there is an extraordinary collection of vintage and designer evening dresses and gowns waiting for you on 1stDibs.