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Paco Rabanne

Spanish, 1934-2023

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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Designer: Paco Rabanne
Paco Rabanne Long Dress in Rhodoïd Pastilles and Patterns
By Paco Rabanne
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Paco Rabanne -Long dress made of rhodoïd pastilles and patterns. No size indicated, it fits a 36FR. Additional information: Dimensions: Chest: 40 cm, Length: 125 cm Condition: V...
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1960s French Paco Rabanne

Paco Rabanne Black Chain Strap Top Size XL
By Paco Rabanne
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Hardly any visible wear to top is evident on this used Paco Rabanne designer resale item. Details Black Polyester Sleeveless tank top V neckline Silv...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Paco Rabanne

Paco Rabanne Geometric Print Chain Strap Top Size L
By Paco Rabanne
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Hardly any visible wear to top is evident on this used Paco Rabanne designer resale item. Details Multicolour Polyester Tank top Geometric pattern Bl...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Paco Rabanne

Paco Rabanne Iconic Dress in Gold Celluloid Pellets
By Paco Rabanne
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Paco Rabanne - Iconic dress made from gold celluloid pellets. No size or composition label, it fits a 36FR. To note, presence of marks on the pellets. ...
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1970s French Paco Rabanne

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 resale item. Details Metallic Chainmail Sleeveless top Motif pattern Bateau dr...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Paco Rabanne

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 designer resale item. Details Black Viscose Short sleeve top Round neckline Asym...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Paco Rabanne

Paco Rabanne Silver Top
By Paco Rabanne
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Paco Rabanne - Silver metal top attributed to Paco Rabanne. No brand label, size or composition present, it corresponds to a 36FR. Additional information: Dimensions: Chest: 49 cm ...
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1960s French Paco Rabanne

PACO RABANNE pink purple lurex virgin wool graphic knit vest XS
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Hong Kong, NT
PACO RABANNE pink purple lurex virgin wool graphic knit vest XS Reference: AAWC/A00457 Brand: Paco Rabanne Material: Virgin Wool, Blend Color: Pink, Purple Pattern: Graphic Closure: ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Romanian Paco Rabanne

A Paco Rabanne Couture Bolero in "Papier Fou" Called - France Circa 1981
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1981 France Iconic quilted Bolero with fins in "Papier Fou" by Paco Rabanne Haute Couture dating from the first edition of 1981. Thi...
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1980s French Paco Rabanne

Gold and Silver Dress Paco Rabanne, Size 36FR
By Paco Rabanne
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Paco Rabanne -Long silver and gold coated canvas dress embellished with gold metallic plates. No size or composition label, it fits a size 36FR. Additional information: Dimensions...
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1980s French Paco Rabanne

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 composition label, it fits a 36FR. Additional information: Dimensions: Chest: 40 cm, Wa...
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Early 2000s French Paco Rabanne

Paco Rabanne Haute Couture Black Dress Fall Collection, 1988
By Paco Rabanne
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Paco Rabanne Haute Couture - Evening dress in black composite material made of magnetic strips and red velvet. 1988/89 Fall-Winter Collection. No composition or size tag, it fits a ...
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1980s French Paco Rabanne

Paco Rabanne Coat in Black and Red Lurex, 1992/93
By Paco Rabanne
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Paco Rabanne -Chenille jumpsuit, black and red lurex. Fashion show model, bolduc number 21 - Fall-Winter 1992/93 collection. No size label, fits a 38FR/40FR/42FR Additional informat...
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1990s French Paco Rabanne

Paco Rabanne Metal Iconic Soft Bag
By Paco Rabanne
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Paco Rabanne -Iconic soft bag made of silver plated pastilles. Vintage model not signed. Additional information: Dimensions: Height: 15 cm, Width: 18 cm, Depth: 4 cm, Handle: 60 cm...
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1970s French Paco Rabanne

Paco Rabanne Silver-Plated Metal Bag
By Paco Rabanne
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Paco Rabanne - Small flexible bag in silver-plated metal link. Additional information: Dimensions: Height: 14.5 cm, Width: 12.5 cm, Handle: about 180 cm Condition: Very good condit...
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1990s French Paco Rabanne

Paco Rabanne Pastilles in Gilded Metal Bag
By Paco Rabanne
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Paco Rabanne - Bag composed of articulated pastilles in gilded metal. Unsigned piece dating from the early days of Paco Rabanne. Additional information: Dimensions: Height: 16 cm, ...
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1970s French Paco Rabanne

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 tone chain strap. Embossed PACO RABANNE. No clasp. Indicative measurements : le...
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20th Century French Paco Rabanne

Belt Paco Rabanne Fluorescent Leather Belt, 1968
By Paco Rabanne
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Paco Rabanne - Fluorescent colored leather belt. Accessory dating from the 1968 collection. To note, presence of stains on the leather. Not signed. Additional information: Dimensi...
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1960s French Paco Rabanne

Paco Rabanne Mini Dress in Metallic Mesh
By Paco Rabanne
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Paco Rabanne - Mini dress in metallic mesh. No size or composition label, it fits a 36FR. Additional information: Dimensions: Shoulder width: 37 cm, Chest: 42 cm, Sleeve length: ...
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1980s French Paco Rabanne

Paco Rabanne Haute Couture Knit Dress, Size 36FR
By Paco Rabanne
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Paco Rabanne Haute Couture - Numéro 22 (Made in France) Knit dress composed of alternating stripes in gold and polychrome colors. It fastens in the back with snaps. No composition o...
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1970s French Paco Rabanne

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 information: Dimensions: Width: 31 cm (12.2"), Height: 14 cm (5.51"), Depth: 3 cm (1.18") ...
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Early 2000s French Paco Rabanne

Paco Rabanne Haute Couture Coat in Textured Canvas
By Paco Rabanne
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Paco Rabanne Haute Couture (Made in France) Coat composed of a textured canvas. It fastens with snaps. No composition or size tag, it fits a size 38FR/...
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1980s French Paco Rabanne

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 information: Dimensions: Shoulder width: 40 cm, Chest: 41 cm, Sleeve length: 67 cm Condit...
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Early 2000s French Paco Rabanne

Paco Rabanne Knitted Silver Metallic Mesh Coat Size 36FR
By Paco Rabanne
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Paco Rabanne - Silver metallic mesh coat. No size or brand label, it fits a 36FR. Additional information: Dimensions: Chest: 44 cm, Length: 106 cm Condition: Very good condition Se...
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1970s French Paco Rabanne

Paco Rabanne Silver Plated Belt
By Paco Rabanne
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Paco Rabanne (Attributed to) Silver plated belt. Not signed. Additional information: Dimensions: Length: 72 cm (28.35 in) to 86 cm (33.86 in) Wid...
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1970s French 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 Paco Rabanne

Black Paco Rabanne Lace Maxi Skirt
By Paco Rabanne
Located in New York, NY
Product Details: Black lace maxi skirt by Paco Rabanne. Button closures at side. Designer size 40. 26" waist, 32" hips, 31" length. Condition: Pre-owned. Very good.
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Paco Rabanne

Paco Rabanne Silver Chainmaille Mini Skirt Fall2016
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Silver chainmaille mini skirt by Paco Rabanne 2016 Fall Collection Wrap silhouette with front snap closure Banded waist Ruffled hem Gripped rubber on waist for extra support Unlined...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Paco Rabanne

Paco Rabanne Rare Rhodoïd One-off Dress, Circa 1960/70s
By Paco Rabanne
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Paco Rabanne - One-off dress, composed of rhodoïd chips and gauffered ribbons. Circa 1960/70s. No composition or size tag, it fits a size 36FR. Additional information: Dimensions:...
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1960s French Paco Rabanne

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...
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Early 2000s French Paco Rabanne

Paco Rabanne New Metal Mesh 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. It is a sleeveless with a rounded ne...
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2010s French Paco Rabanne

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 resale item. Details Metallic Chainmail Sleeveless top Motif pattern Bateau dr...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Paco Rabanne

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 designer resale item. Details Black Viscose Short sleeve top Round neckline Asym...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Paco Rabanne

PACO RABANNE Silver Foil Grid Maxi Dress
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Nice, FR
PACO RABANNE silver foil grid maxi dress. Top surface is silver foil printed creating a metallic chain mail effect on a black knit spandex base. Bodycon cut. Ankle length. Cross ba...
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20th Century French Paco Rabanne

PACO RABANNE Size M Orange Mohair Blend Turtleneck Sweater
By Paco Rabanne
Located in San Francisco, CA
PACO RABANNE sweater comes in a orange mohair blend featuring a turtleneck design. Excellent Pre-Owned Condition. Marked: M Original Retail Price: $565.00 Measurements: Shoulder:...
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21st Century and Contemporary Paco Rabanne

PACO RABANNE Silver Foil Grid Dress
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Nice, FR
PACO RABANNE silver foil grid dress as worn by British Super Model KATE MOSS. Top surface is silver foil printed creating a metallic chain mail effect on a...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Paco Rabanne

PACO ROBANE GOLDEN PELLETS DRESS Sz FR 36
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Montgomery, TX
PACO ROBANE Iconic dress made from golden celluloid pellets. Gold-tone and silver-tone paillette detailing Chainmail effect V-neck Sleeveless Conceal...
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2010s French Paco Rabanne

Paco Rabanne Black and White Acrylic Vintage Halter Crop Top, 1960s
By Paco Rabanne
Located in San Diego, CA
Insanely awesome PACO RABANNE 1960s acrylic black and white checkered halter crop top! Silver metal hooks attach each square piece of acrylic. Adju...
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1960s Italian Paco Rabanne

Vintage Paco Rabanne Chain Mail Metal Couture Bikini Ensemble
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Metal Couturier" Paco Rabanne silver chain mail metal two piece bikini with gold tone metal hoop detailing. Triangle silver chain mail top features gol...
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20th Century French Paco Rabanne

Paco Rabanne Vintage belt
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Capri, IT
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1990s Paco Rabanne

A Paco Rabanne Couture Set in Yellow knitwear and Papier Fou- Spring Summer 1991
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Toulon, FR
Spring Summer 1991 Collection France Modernist ensemble from Paco Rabanne's Haute Couture show. Composed of a pair of Bermuda shorts, a tunic-dress made of stretchy ribbed knitwear in lemon-yellow and a bolero with quilted fins in iridescent silver foil called Papier Fou. This clever and deliberately avant-garde process corresponded at the time to a sheet of rhodoïd laminated with a reflective silver foil. Metal buckle with yellow synthetic stone cabochon to close the bolero. Light crazy paper patina, clean set, little or no wear. Very good condition of colour and conservation. Exhibited and catalogued at the Villa Rosemaine...
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1990s French Paco Rabanne

PACO RABANNE Vintage Clear Acrylic Halter Top
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Nice, FR
PACO RABANNE vintage halter top made of clear acrylic rectangular elements linked with silver tone metal jump rings. Clamp clasps closure (neck a...
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20th Century French Paco Rabanne

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 back halter top and bell-bottom pants made of silk and embellished with layered vin...
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Early 2000s French Paco Rabanne

F/W 2001 Paco Rabanne Runway Buckle Sheer Panel Black Bodycon Y2K Gown
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Philadelphia, PA
TheRealList presents: a fabulous black sleeveless gown designed for Paco Rabanne’s Fall/Winter 2001 runway collection. This elegant form-fitting dress features a high neckline and a ...
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Early 2000s French Paco Rabanne

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 Paco Rabanne

S/S 1987 Paco Rabanne Haute Couture Runway Sheer Embroidered Ruffle Gown
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Philadelphia, PA
TheRealList presents: an incredible black and multicolor Paco Rabanne Haute Couture gown. From the Spring/Summer 1987 collection, this fabul...
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1980s French Paco Rabanne

1960s Paco Rabanne Futuristic Metal Disc Chain Belt
By Paco Rabanne
Located in London, GB
This fabulous late 1960s metal chain belt is unlabelled; however, we can confirm with confidence that it is by iconic Spanish designer Paco Rabanne who was extolled during this era a...
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1960s French Paco Rabanne

Early PACO RABANNE Vintage Silver Gold Evening Prom Grown Metal Dress
By Paco Rabanne
Located in PARIS, FR
Important Early PACO RABANNE vintage gown dress. 4 pieces of PACO RABANNE metal tag at the buttoms of the dress. Wonderful silhouette. VERY GOOD...
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1970s French Paco Rabanne

PACO RABANNE Vintage Spring Summer 2002 Red Leather Mini Skirt
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Berlin, BE
Beautiful rare vintage Paco Rabanne skirt from his Spring Summer 2002 collection. Made from a soft red leather, this unique mini skirt features four squares at the front and back th...
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Early 2000s French Paco Rabanne

Paco Rabanne Vintage Dress
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Bressanone, IT
Stunning Paco Rabanne bandage dress in elasticized satin color green/blue. Size FR 38. Condition: Really good.
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1990s French Paco Rabanne

Paco Rabanne 1985 "House of Medici" Haute Couture Gown Museum Collectors
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1985 Paco Rabanne Couture one-of-a-kind gown fashioned of silk velvet with bolero of heavily embroidered soutache and sequins in a floral motif. ...
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1980s Paco Rabanne

Paco Rabanne Silver Foil Grid Mini Dress US Size 8
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Nice, FR
PACO RABANNE white mini dress with silver foil grid. Top surface is silver foil printed creating a metallic chain mail effect on a white knit spandex base. Slips on. Hook neck clos...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Paco Rabanne

Chromed belt with perforated metal mesh by Paco Rabanne - France Circa 1970
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1965-1975 France  Original chromed metal belt by Paco Rabanne (attributed to). Square perforated links connected by hooks. No Paco Rabanne label, but typical of the designer's ...
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1960s French Paco Rabanne

PACO RABANNE Clear Silver Link Lucite Ring Necklace Belt
By Paco Rabanne
Located in San Francisco, CA
PACO RABANNE Circa 1995 necklace / belt comes in a clear lucite material featuring a oval disc design, silver tone chain link, and a clasp closure. Includes tags & dust bag. Very Go...
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21st Century and Contemporary Paco Rabanne

Paco Rabanne Haute Couture yellow ostrich feather mini dress, ss 1967
By Paco Rabanne
Located in London, GB
Paco Rabanne Haute Couture mini dress ▪ Sold by One of a Kind Archive ▪ Museum piece ▪ Constructed from a latticework or plexiglass, ostri...
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1960s Paco Rabanne

PACO RABANNE Early 1960's "BRA TOP " Bodice Piece
By Paco Rabanne
Located in New York, NY
Amazing Paco Rabanne early 1960's bra top bodice . Paco R. used such unconventional materials as metal, paper and plastic for his designs. The entire top wo...
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1960s Paco Rabanne

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 ...
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1990s French Paco Rabanne

Paco Rabanne Silver Metal Mesh Tank Top
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Nice, FR
PACO RABANNE silver metal mesh tank top. Rectangular metal label reads PACO RABANNE. Indicative measurements taken laid flat : length approx 47 cm ...
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20th Century French Paco Rabanne

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Find an extraordinary range of authentic Paco Rabanne fashion available on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing our collection of unique vintage and designer fashion to elevate your daily look or to introduce new colors to the dazzling formal wear in your wardrobe, this designer’s body of work includes elements of blue, green, orange and other tones. Most of the items here were designed during the 20th Century, but you can find examples that were created as recently as the 21st Century and Contemporary. Customers who are interested in this designer might also find the work of Pierre Balmain, Jean-Louis Scherrer, and Guy Laroche appealing. On 1stDibs, find haute couture, vintage and designer Paco Rabanne fashion from top boutiques around the world. Paco Rabanne fashion prices can differ depending upon time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at £35 and tops out at £32,749, while the average work can sell for £641.

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