Paco Rabanne Rhodoid Disc DIY Dress - '60s
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Paco Rabanne sequin dress made from golden rhodoid discs.
Paco Rabanne Rhodoid Disc DIY Dress - '60s
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Paco Rabanne sequin dress made from golden rhodoid discs.
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
1960s Paco Rabanne Mod Plastic Disc Dress
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Houston, TX
Paco Rabanne vintage rhodoid disk dress. Rare and collectible, this dress was featured on the 1966 cover of British Vogue.
Paco Rabanne Gold disc dress
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
90s GOLD disc dress from Paco Rabanne Best fit size : XS - SMALL (2 or 4) (see image) fit model : bust 33, hip 34 This dress is very light, it weigh 8.7 oz.
PACO RABANNE white mini disc dress
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
90s PACO RABANNE white Iridescent rhodoic petal dress. incredible. Fit size 0-2-4 max Fit : 34 bust waist :34 Hip : 35"
Paco Rabanne black dress with clear plastic disc
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
2000s Paco rabanne rayon black dress with clear plastic disc at the hem.
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.
PACO RABANNE Gold Rhodoid Disc Do It Yourself Dress
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
PACO RABANNE Gold Rhodoid Disc Do It Yourself Dress SIZE: 36/ 38 (mannequin is size 36) Features: - The discs are in pale gold tone linked with jump rings
PACO RABANNE Gold Rhodoid Disc Do It Yourself Dress
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
PACO RABANNE Gold Rhodoid Disc Do It Yourself Dress SIZE: 36/ 38 (mannequin is size 36) Features: - The discs are in pale gold tone linked with jump rings
Iconic Paco Rabanne Futuristic Tortoise Vinyl & Metal Disc Dress
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic Paco Rabanne tortoise vinyl disc dress with metal rings.
Short sleeve dress with printed disc and metal rings PACO RABANNE New with tag
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Short sleeve dress with printed disc and metal rings. Composition: 60% plastic, 40% copper. Snap closure on the middle back. Extra discs and rings provided. Designed by Julien Doss...
Paco Rabanne Vintage 1996 Gold Rhodoid Disc Do It Yourself Dress
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Nice, FR
PACO RABANNE vintage DIY rhodoid disc dress from 1996, rare and collectable example of a re-issued of the iconic 1966 PACO RABANNE dress (photographied on the cover of the British Vo...
Paco Rabanne Vintage 1996 Gold Rhodoid Disc Do It Yourself Mini Dress
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Nice, FR
PACO RABANNE vintage DIY rhodoid disc mini dress from 1996, rare and collectable example of a re-issued of the iconic 1966 PACO RABANNE dress (photographied on the cover of the Briti...
Paco Rabanne Vintage 1996 Gold Rhodoid Disc Do It Yourself Mini Dress
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Nice, FR
PACO RABANNE vintage DIY rhodoid disc mini dress from 1996, rare and collectable example of a re-issued of the iconic 1966 PACO RABANNE dress (photographied on the cover of the Briti...
Paco Rabanne Do It Yourself Dress Kit
By Paco Rabanne
Located in New Hope, PA
Paco Rabanne first created his metal disc dress for his 1967 Couture collection.
Paco Rabbane Vintage 1996 Gold Disc Rhodoid DIY Mini Dress Kit
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Jersey City, NJ
A rare and highly collectible limited re-edition of Paco Rabanne’s groundbreaking 1966 “Disc Dress,” originally introduced in his first haute couture collection “12 Unwearable Dresse...
Paco Rabanne Rhodoid Disc Dress - SATURDAY SALE
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Hanover, MA
Size 2-4 Body measurements of model: Bust - 36 “ Waist - 26” Hips - 35” Girth - 56” Mixed metal disks. Primarily gold with silver, gunmetal and copper too. Gold metal links. "I...
Plastic, Rhodoid
Paco Rabanne Holographic Runway Disc Dress
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Bath, GB
Paco Rabanne Polyurethane Holographic Disc Runway Dress Never worn Labelled size 38
Vintage Paco Rabanne Style Space Curtain Aluminum Disc Mini Dress
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Fabulous Vintage Paco Rabanne "Space Curtain" dress. Made from Paco Rabanne curtain panel.
Paco Rabanne emblematic mini dress in gold plastic discs and jump rings, c.1996
By Paco Rabanne
Located in London, GB
Paco Rabanne emblematic mini dress in gold plastic discs and metal jump rings, circa 1996 Paco Rabanne made a comet-like entrance into the fashion world in 1966 with sparkling no-s...
1930's Art Deco Sequin Jacket
Located in New York, NY
Deep navy, jet and silvered sequin striped evening jacket on silk tulle base from the 1930s. Hook and eye closure at neck and waist. X-Small size, France 1930s. Excellent condition. ...
$1,350
Size: none; comparable to size XXS
Sapphire Silk Halter Ball Gown w Tabletop Pannier Hoop Skirt - XXS, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Worn by a well-to-do young Parisian at her debutante ball, which included a pre-party on a Seine-docked yacht. The convertible halter neck adds real-world practicality, but the jaw-...
$948Sale Price|25% Off
Size: Medium
1960s Guy Laroche Couture Lipstick Red Virgin Wool A Line Vintage 60s Mini Dress
By Guy Laroche
Located in San Diego, CA
1960s GUY LAROCHE Couture lipstick red virgin wool A-Line mini dress! The perfect alternative to a little black dress, this red gem is sure to stand out! Hand made, with the utmost a...
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
Beautiful 1940s Vintage Royal Blue Silk Velvet Dress w/ Lace & Rhinestones
Located in San Diego, CA
A true beauty! This 1940s silk velvet dress features so much detail! Lace covered pocket at waist, encrusted with rhinestones. Shawl-like collar, with a matching adjustable belt. Bea...
$500
Size: vintage 12; comparable to size M
Dove Gray A-Line Shift Dress with Bead-Crusted Neckline and Pockets - M, 1960s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Perfect for brunch, weddings and cocktail parties, this heavyweight linen dress combines crisp geometry with masterful but discrete beading. Its Mod fingertip pockets and gentle A-li...
Midnight Black Fully Lined Silk Chiffon Beaded Evening Top
Located in New York, NY
This wonderfully elegant midnight black fully lined silk chiffon beaded evening top features an invisible side zipper measuring 11 inches with hook & eye. The length measures 2...
Chanel Boating Python Large Classic Shopper Zippered Expandable Tote
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Boating Python Large Classic Shopper Zippered Expandable Tote Year: 2010 Medium zip around boating tote Silver hardware Rubberized CC logo Glazed boat rope handle Canvas inte...
Hippy Style Gold Brocade Robe Coat with Embroidery and Pockets
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Unique hand made one- off a kind vintage colorful robe manteau. We offer more excluisive items, view our frontstore Embroidered with sequins and vintage Indian pieces gold brocade...
Jean Paul Gaultier Fur Trim Crop Jacket
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful black fur trimmed jacket from Jean Paul Gaultier. It is cropped with a soft, fur trimmed collar in shades of grey and full raglan sleeves with matching wide fur cuffs. ...
New Gucci Runway Suede Brocade Heels Sz 8.5
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Brocade Heels Brand New * Size: 8.5 * Black Suede & Silver Brocade * Open Toe * Satin Ankle Straps * Metallic Quilted Soft Leather Insole * 3.5" Heel * With Box
1970's Yves Saint Laurent YSL Black Velvet Russian Collection Jacket w/Silk Ties
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Studio City, CA
1970's Yves Saint Laurent Russian collection black velvet jacket with Pierrot collar and black silk cord neck ties. In excellent condition - size tag 40.
2000's Iconic Manolo Blahnik Pink Glitter Hangisi Pumps 90MM Heels
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Toronto, Ontario
2000's iconic Manolo Blahnik pink and silver glitter fabric Hangisi pumps with 90mm heels. Very little signs of wear to the sole, minor dark shading on the right shoe, along the exte...
Unworn with Tags George Zamau'l Couture Vintage Hat with Rhinestones + Beading
Located in Sparks, NV
Unworn with the original tags still attached! This is a deadstock piece that came from the stock of an old hat store located in Southern California. We have access to the entire inve...
Jean Louis 1960s Silk Tiered Dress
By Jean Louis, JEAN LOUIS COUTURE
Located in Water Mill, NY
A black silk micro pleated gown from Jean Louis. The dress has a fitted bodice with a boned inner corset, spaghetti straps and the long full skirt is comprised of 4 tiers. It is ful...
Valentino New Silk Dress with Cape
By Valentino
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous deep red silk dress with an attached cape from Valentino. It has an elaborately vertically ruched front bodice with a back cape emanating from the shoulders and a full ski...
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.