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Paco Rabanne Chainmail

Vintage 1969 Paco Rabanne Chainmail Shoulder Bag
Vintage 1969 Paco Rabanne Chainmail Shoulder Bag

Vintage 1969 Paco Rabanne Chainmail Shoulder Bag

By Paco Rabanne

Located in London, GB

Vintage 1969 iconic Paco Rabanne chainmail shoulder bag. this vintage shoulder bag is constructed

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1960s French Shoulder Bags

Versace Classic V2 Sequin Jeans
Versace Classic V2 Sequin Jeans

Versace Classic V2 Sequin Jeans

By V2 Versace Classic

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Rabanne chainmail top. Length: 39in Waist: 28in Hips: 38in Size: 30

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1990s Italian Jeans

Paco Rabanne Gold Chainmail Dress
Paco Rabanne Gold Chainmail Dress

Paco Rabanne Gold Chainmail Dress

By Paco Rabanne

Located in Brossard, QC

Fabric straps that merge into sides and collar Lace-up sides Gold-tone snap button closure Cream laces and gold eyelets Unlined A-line skirt silhouette Heavyweight material Button-...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Dresses

Paco Rabanne Vintage Silver Chainmail Bag
Paco Rabanne Vintage Silver Chainmail Bag

Paco Rabanne Vintage Silver Chainmail Bag

By Paco Rabanne

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This vintage Paco Rabanne bag is crafted entirely from signature silver chainmail, creating a

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20th Century Hobo Bags

Paco Rabanne Metal Chainmail Skirt C. 2017
Paco Rabanne Metal Chainmail Skirt C. 2017

Paco Rabanne Metal Chainmail Skirt C. 2017

By Paco Rabanne

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Resurrection Vintage is excited to present a Paco Rabanne metal chainmail skirt featuring a low

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21st Century and Contemporary A-Line Skirts

Paco Rabanne Silver Nano Reedition Chainmail Bag
Paco Rabanne Silver Nano Reedition Chainmail Bag

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

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Early 2000s Italian Shoulder Bags

Paco Rabanne Women Daisy Chain Link Top FR 36 US Small Blue Iridiscent Chainmail
Paco Rabanne Women Daisy Chain Link Top FR 36 US Small Blue Iridiscent Chainmail

Paco Rabanne Women Daisy Chain Link Top FR 36 US Small Blue Iridiscent Chainmail

By Paco Rabanne

Located in Miami, FL

- Tagged size 36 - Made of 60% PVC 40% Brass Condition: The top is in overall great condition with no major imperfections Measurements: ( Approximately In Inches ) Chest:...

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21st Century and Contemporary Blouses

Rare 1960s Paco Rabbane Chainmail Jacket
Rare 1960s Paco Rabbane Chainmail Jacket

Rare 1960s Paco Rabbane Chainmail Jacket

By Paco Rabanne

Located in New York, NY

Rare 1960s Paco Rabbane Chainmail Jacket; Comprised of gold-tone linked metal discs. Open front

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1960s French Cropped Jackets

Paco Rabanne Spring/Summer 1990 Rare Iconic Silk Dress
Paco Rabanne Spring/Summer 1990 Rare Iconic Silk Dress

Paco Rabanne Spring/Summer 1990 Rare Iconic Silk Dress

By Paco Rabanne

Located in Berlin, BE

brief era when Paco Rabanne, ever the alchemist, traded chainmail for silk. Utterly rare. Forever iconic

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

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Vintage PACO RABANNE Logo Chainmail Metal Harness Dress
Vintage PACO RABANNE Logo Chainmail Metal Harness Dress

Vintage PACO RABANNE Logo Chainmail Metal Harness Dress

By Paco Rabanne

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage PACO RABANNE Logo Chainmail Metal Harness Dress Measurements taken laid flat, please

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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

A/W 1988 Paco Rabanne Haute Couture Gold Chainmail Bustier Gown
A/W 1988 Paco Rabanne Haute Couture Gold Chainmail Bustier Gown

A/W 1988 Paco Rabanne Haute Couture Gold Chainmail Bustier Gown

By Paco Rabanne

Located in North Hollywood, CA

A/W 1988 Paco Rabanne Haute Couture gown with floral chainmail bust and black and gold feather

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1980s Bustiers

Paco Rabanne Chainmail Hood Rare c. 1960s
Paco Rabanne Chainmail Hood Rare c. 1960s

Paco Rabanne Chainmail Hood Rare c. 1960s

By Paco Rabanne

Located in New York, NY

Paco Rabanne Chainmail Hood Rare c 1960s; Worn by Lizzo for the cover of Billboard Magazine

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1960s French Hoods

Paco Rabanne Chainmail Shoulder Bag
Paco Rabanne Chainmail Shoulder Bag

Paco Rabanne Chainmail Shoulder Bag

By Paco Rabanne

Located in London, GB

In Paco Rabanne's iconic chainmail finish, this shoulder bag is a textural play of plastic discs

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags

Space Age Style Paco Rabanne Chainmail Metal Scarf.
Space Age Style Paco Rabanne Chainmail Metal Scarf.

Space Age Style Paco Rabanne Chainmail Metal Scarf.

By Paco Rabanne

Located in University City, MO

Shimmering silver metal mesh scarf by Paco Rabanne. It's so liquid and slinky. It molds to

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Scarves

Paco Rabanne silver metal chainmail vest
Paco Rabanne silver metal chainmail vest

Paco Rabanne silver metal chainmail vest

By Paco Rabanne

Located in London, GB

Paco Rabanne silver metal chainmail vest - four metal clasp closures on the shoulders - over 400

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20th Century French Blouses

Paco Rabanne Women's Metallic Patterned Chainmail Top
Paco Rabanne Women's Metallic Patterned Chainmail Top

Paco Rabanne Women's Metallic Patterned Chainmail Top

By Paco Rabanne

Located in London, GB

CONDITION is Never Worn. No visible wear to top is evident on this used Paco Rabanne designer

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21st Century and Contemporary British Blouses and Tops

Paco Rabanne Women's Black Asymmetric Chainmail Panel Top
Paco Rabanne Women's Black Asymmetric Chainmail Panel Top

Paco Rabanne Women's Black Asymmetric Chainmail Panel Top

By Paco Rabanne

Located in London, GB

CONDITION is Very good. Hardly any visible wear to top is evident on this used Paco Rabanne

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21st Century and Contemporary British Blouses and Tops

Metallic Patterned Chainmail Top Size S
Metallic Patterned Chainmail Top Size S

Metallic Patterned Chainmail Top Size S

By Paco Rabanne

Located in London, GB

CONDITION is Never Worn. No visible wear to top is evident on this used Paco Rabanne designer

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21st Century and Contemporary British Blouses and Tops

Black Asymmetric Chainmail Panel Top Size M
Black Asymmetric Chainmail Panel Top Size M

Black Asymmetric Chainmail Panel Top Size M

By Paco Rabanne

Located in London, GB

CONDITION is Very good. Hardly any visible wear to top is evident on this used Paco Rabanne

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21st Century and Contemporary British Blouses and Tops

Paco Rabanne Chainmail Top
Paco Rabanne Chainmail Top

Paco Rabanne Chainmail Top

By Paco Rabanne

Located in Geneva, CH

Since his first collection in 1966, the fashion designer and architect Paco Rabanne was keen to use

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1990s French Blouses and Tops

1960s Paco Rabanne Style Sequin Chainmail Top
1960s Paco Rabanne Style Sequin Chainmail Top

1960s Paco Rabanne Style Sequin Chainmail Top

By Paco Rabanne

Located in New York, NY

1960s Paco Rabanne Style Sequin Chainmail Top

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1990s Blouses and Tops

Paco Rabanne Iridescent Leather Chainmail Shoulder Bag
Paco Rabanne Iridescent Leather Chainmail Shoulder Bag

Paco Rabanne Iridescent Leather Chainmail Shoulder Bag

By Paco Rabanne

Located in Nice, FR

PACO RABANNE iridescent leather chainmail shoulder bag. Reedition of the iconic "Le 69"

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags

Paco Rabanne Vintage Space Age Chainmail Belt
Paco Rabanne Vintage Space Age Chainmail Belt

Paco Rabanne Vintage Space Age Chainmail Belt

By Paco Rabanne

Located in Nice, FR

PACO RABANNE vintage Space Age silver tone belt featuring perforated metal discs and a convex round

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20th Century French Belts

Paco Rabanne gold chainmail evening vest, circa 1968
Paco Rabanne gold chainmail evening vest, circa 1968

Paco Rabanne gold chainmail evening vest, circa 1968

By Paco Rabanne

Located in London, GB

Rare Paco Rabbane gold chainmail evening vest, circa 1968. Constructed in the gold-tone chainmail

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1960s French Blouses

PACO RABANNE Vintage Mini Silver Tone Chainmail Messenger Bag
PACO RABANNE Vintage Mini Silver Tone Chainmail Messenger Bag

PACO RABANNE Vintage Mini Silver Tone Chainmail Messenger Bag

By Paco Rabanne

Located in Nice, FR

PACO RABANNE mini silver tone chainmail messenger bag embellished with glass beads. Antiqued silver

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20th Century French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Paco Rabanne silver metal mesh chainmail halter neck vest, c. 1960s
Paco Rabanne silver metal mesh chainmail halter neck vest, c. 1960s

Paco Rabanne silver metal mesh chainmail halter neck vest, c. 1960s

By Paco Rabanne

Located in London, GB

Paco Rabanne silver metal mesh chainmail halter neck vest with leather straps, c. 1960s

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1960s French Blouses

1960s Paco Rabbane Silver Chainmail Shoulder Bag
1960s Paco Rabbane Silver Chainmail Shoulder Bag

1960s Paco Rabbane Silver Chainmail Shoulder Bag

By Paco Rabanne

Located in London, GB

This is an original Paco Rabanne silver chain mail bag circa 1969 - early 1970s. Rabanne, along

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1960s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Iconic Vintage Paco Rabanne Metal Mesh Draped Dress
Iconic Vintage Paco Rabanne Metal Mesh Draped Dress

Iconic Vintage Paco Rabanne Metal Mesh Draped Dress

By Paco Rabanne

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous slip on dress from Paco Rabanne in silver metal mesh, chainmail. It is stunning with

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

1960s Rare Paco Rabanne Chainmail Bag
1960s Rare Paco Rabanne Chainmail Bag

1960s Rare Paco Rabanne Chainmail Bag

By Paco Rabanne

Located in Rockwood, ON

An amazing and rare white metal disk version of the infamous Paco Rabanne disk bag. A version of

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1960s Accessories

Paco Rabanne 1969 Chainmail Tote
Paco Rabanne 1969 Chainmail Tote

Paco Rabanne 1969 Chainmail Tote

By Paco Rabanne

Located in London, GB

Paco Rabanne 1969 Bag Classic 1969 reel chainlink Silver hardware and black leather Black leather

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21st Century and Contemporary Clutches

1980's Paco Rabanne Silver Chainmail Bag
1980's Paco Rabanne Silver Chainmail Bag

1980's Paco Rabanne Silver Chainmail Bag

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1980's Paco Rabanne Silver Chainmail Bag

By Paco Rabanne

Located in North Hollywood, CA

1980's Paco Rabanne silver chainmail bag composed of stamped metal squares. Lined with black bag

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1980s Shoulder Bags

Paco Rabanne silver chainmail top, circa 1968
Paco Rabanne silver chainmail top, circa 1968

Paco Rabanne silver chainmail top, circa 1968

By Paco Rabanne

Located in London, GB

A superb example of Paco Rabanne’s futuristic aesthetic, this chainmail top is an incredibly iconic

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1960s French Halter Tops

Paco Rabanne White with Silver "Le 69" Reissue Bag
Paco Rabanne White with Silver "Le 69" Reissue Bag

Paco Rabanne White with Silver "Le 69" Reissue Bag

By Paco Rabanne

Located in Houston, TX

Amazing rare Paco Rabanne shoulder bag! chainmail-style bags composed of large white disk

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21st Century and Contemporary French Evening Bags and Minaudières

PACO RABBANNE iconic 1969 bag
PACO RABBANNE iconic 1969 bag

PACO RABBANNE iconic 1969 bag

By Paco Rabanne

Located in New York, NY

Original Paco Rabanne 1969 Bag. Silver metal chainmail discs. Le 69 was the first ‘It’ bag and

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1960s French Handbags and Purses

Paco Rabanne Futuristic Silver Chainmail Mini Skirt - Circa 1968
Paco Rabanne Futuristic Silver Chainmail Mini Skirt - Circa 1968

Paco Rabanne Futuristic Silver Chainmail Mini Skirt - Circa 1968

By Paco Rabanne

Located in London, Chelsea

Fantastic Vintage Paco Rabanne Silver Chainmail Skirt. This fabulous piece by Paco Rabanne dates

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1960s French A-Line Skirts

S/S 1967 Paco Rabanne Yellow-Green Layered Iridescent Shell Chainmail Top
S/S 1967 Paco Rabanne Yellow-Green Layered Iridescent Shell Chainmail Top

S/S 1967 Paco Rabanne Yellow-Green Layered Iridescent Shell Chainmail Top

By Paco Rabanne

Located in North Hollywood, CA

S/S 1967 Paco Rabanne yellow-green layered iridescent shell chainmail top. 3D layered shell-pattern

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1960s Shirts

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Paco Rabanne Chainmail For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary paco rabanne chainmail 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 Gray, Beige and more options on these pages. If you’re looking for a paco rabanne chainmail 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. 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 Chainmail?

Prices for a paco rabanne chainmail can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $210 and can go as high as $16,761, while, on average they fetch $1,280.

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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