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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Wool double-breasted Pea-coat with zebra print and oversize button PACO RABANNE
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Wool double-breasted Pea-coat with zebra print and oversize gold metal button closure on the middle front and on the cuffs. Main fabric composition: 99% wool, 1% silk. Branded rayon ...
Purple blazer PACO RABANNE
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Purple blazer with edge to edge closure with a metallic clasp. No fabric composition tag but probably polyester.Branded button and buttonhole on the cuffs. Pocket on both side + one ...
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. This famous model is taken up by the Couture Ho...
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 with no closure.
Paco Rabanne jacket Haute Couture Summer 1989
By Paco Rabanne
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
PACO RABANNE - (Made in France) Iridescent off-white woolen jacket embroidered with red dotted cream-color sequins. Coral-color ottoman belt enhanced with a pearled buckle. No size i...
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: ...
PACO RABANNE Size 34 Tan Corduroy Cotton Peak Lapel Sport Coat
By Paco Rabanne
Located in San Francisco, CA
PACO RABANNE sport coat in a tan cotton corduroy fabric featuring a peak lapel, single vented back, and double button closure.Excellent Pre-Owned Condition. Marked: IT 44 Measu...
$4,407
Paco Rabanne jacket
By Paco Rabanne
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
PACO RABANNE - (Made in France) Black blended wool jacket, shoulders and sleeve bottoms decorated with black Rhodoid pastilles and openwork silvery metal. No size indicated, it fits ...
Navy blue wool double-breasted blazer with gold lurex top stiching Paco Rabanne
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Navy blue wool double-breasted blazer with gold lurex top-stitching on the arms
Paco Rabanne, France 2000 Silver Jacket
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Sharon, CT
Black on grayish silver 'Persian' Design. Padded shoulders. Black rectangular plastic buttons. EU 40-42 approx.
Vintage PACO RABANNE PARIS Space Age Metal Embellish Pocket Jacket
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage PACO RABANNE PARIS Space Age Metal Embellish Pocket Jacket Measurements taken laid flat, please double bust and waist: Shoulder: 15.35 inc...
$1,500
H 51 in W 20 in D 0.05 in
Gold Brocade Gentleman Indian Wedding or Party Maharaja Sultan Tuxedo Coat
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
A luxurious couture embroidered silk brocade wedding or party Maharaja, Sultan, gentlemen tuxedo coat. Handcrafted and embroidered with colored stones and sequins and patch border wo...
1930S Cream Metallic Wool Blend Crochet Lace Sleeved Ermine Fur Coat
Located in New York, NY
1930S Cream Metallic Wool Blend Crochet Lace Sleeved Ermine Fur Coat
Thierry Mugler x H&M Black Leather Cropped Jacket with Scarf - 2023
By Thierry Mugler
Located in London, GB
Thierry Mugler x H&M Black Leather Cropped Jacket with Scarf, 2023 This Thierry Mugler x H&M black leather cropped jacket with built-in scarf (2023) is a rare and collectible piece from the global capsule collection designed under Casey Cadwallader. Referencing Mugler’s legendary 1990s leather tailoring, this collaboration jacket reinterprets archival Mugler silhouettes in soft chrome-free leather, balancing sculptural form with modern wearability. Featuring a built-in wide scarf, hourglass waist shaping, logo-engraved buttons, and a diagonal front zipper with concealed snap, the jacket embodies Mugler’s iconic power-dressing aesthetic. Fully lined in cupro, this piece captures the spirit of archival Mugler tailoring in a limited-edition designer collaboration. DETAILS Designer: Thierry Mugler x H&M (Casey Cadwallader for Mugler) Collection Reference: Mugler H&M Capsule Collection, Spring 2023 Material: Shell: 100% Chrome-free Leather; Lining: 100% Cupro Colour: Black Silhouette: Cropped jacket with built-in scarf; sculptural hourglass waist Marked Size: EU Small / US Small Condition: Unworn condition - press sample MEASUREMENTS (LAID FLAT & closed and at rest unless otherwise noted) Bust(across underarm to underarm): 44 cm / 17.3 in ( to fit bust 88cm /34.6 inc) Shoulder to Hem: 47 cm / 18.5 in (at front - shortest measurement) 57 cm / 22.4 in (at back - longest measurement) Waist (across): 38 cm / 14.9 in (to fit waist 76cm / 29.9 in) Sleeve length: 60 cm / 23.6 in Width of attached leather scarf: 32 cm /. 12.5 in Length of attached leather scarf: 130 cm / 51.1 in PROVENANCE & STYLE NOTES This jacket recalls archival Thierry Mugler leather...
2006 JEAN PAUL GAULTIER black wool jacket with bronze anchor toggle buttons
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Black structured jacket with amazing bronze 'anchor' chain toggle buttons designed by Jean Paul Gaultier dating to fall of 2006. Similar pieces seen on the runway. Jacket has an amaz...
Alaia Plum Wool Tailored Jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Oakland, CA
This is an Alaia plum wool (90%) and cashmere (10%) tailored jacket Plum wool jacket with sculptural tailoring Signature toggle single button front closure Peak lapel Side vents Par...
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent 2003 Suede LeatherJacket
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Oakland, CA
Tom Ford For Yves Saint Laurent jacket Size: US 0-2, FR 34 Chocolate Brown Suede Jacket Spring/Summer 2003 Runway Collection Ruffled Shoulders - Stand Up Collar - Silk Lined Zips...
1970 YVES SAINT LAURENT gradient color floral coat with puff sleeves
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Yves Saint Laurent, 1970 A very rare 1970 Yves Saint Laurent coat with a gradient floral pattern in shades of pink, green-blue, orange, and deep brown. The color shifts from light t...
2002 ISSEY MIYAKE printed cropped RUNWAY jacket
By Issey Miyake
Located in San Fransisco, CA
This 2002 runway jacket by Issey Miyake is cropped with a boxy cut. It’s made from multiple printed panels that are visibly pieced together. The seams are integral to the design, cut...
New Roberto Cavalli F/W 2006 Brown Gold-Leafing Velvet Blazer Jacket 42 44 / 6 8
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Roberto Cavalli Brown Metallic Gold-Leafing Velvet Evening Blazer F/W 2006 Collection Designer sizes available 42 and 44 - US 6 and 8 Unique Cavalli Metallic Gold-Leafing Design ...
$6,731
Size: IT 44 - FR 40 - UK 12 - US 8
Alexander McQueen black double-breasted blazer mini dress with cut-out, ss 1998
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
▪ Alexander McQueen black blazer mini dress ▪ Double-breasted ▪ Nude nylon mesh cut-out panel ▪ Peak lapels ▪ 2 front flap pockets ▪ ...
CHANEL Iconic Anna Wintour Style Black Tweed Jacket with Chain Trim 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Black Tweed Jacket with Chain-Link Trim — An Icon as Seen on Anna Wintour and the Luminaires of Modern Couture — ~ A statement relic of the Maison Not simply a garment but...
John Galliano Brown Suede Cropped Waistcoat with Fox Fur Trim, FW 2004
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: John Galliano ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 2004 ▪ Fabric: Suede, Fox ▪ Size: FR 38 - UK 10 - US 6 ▪ Made in: France ▪ Condition: Excellent ▪ ...
PACO RABANNE Size 38 Silver Shimmer Viscose Bomber Jacket
By Paco Rabanne
Located in San Francisco, CA
PACO RABANNE bomber jacket in a shimmery silver tone viscose fabric featuring two hidden slip pockets, and zip up closure. Made in Portugal.Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. Minor mark...
Rabanne Silvery Metallic Mesh Jacket, 2023
By Paco Rabanne
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Paco Rabanne - Silvery metallic mesh jacket. Size 36FR indicated. 2023 circa Collection, under the direction of Julien Dossena. Additional information: Condition: Very good conditio...
Rabanne Black Lurex Threads Jacket for men
By Paco Rabanne
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Paco Rabanne - Black lurex threads jacket with a black white striped lining. No size indicated, it fits a 40FR Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Sho...
Metallic gold pleated jacket with zip closure in the middle front Paco Rabanne
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Metallic Gold pleated jacket with zip closure in the middle front. Fabric composition: 99% polyester, 1% elasthane. SIZE M
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: ...
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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Size: Equivalent size 36 France
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. This ...
PACO RABANNE Size M Silver Cotton / Polyurethane Metallic Bomber Jacket
By Paco Rabanne
Located in San Francisco, CA
PACO RABANNE jacket comes in a silver metallic cotton / polyurethane featuring a bomber style, ribbed hen, cut out detail, slit pockets, and a full zip up closure. Made in Portugal. ...
PACO RABANNE Size L Black Nylon Full Zip Drawstring Hooded Jacket
By Paco Rabanne
Located in San Francisco, CA
PACO RABANNE jacket comes in a black nylon featuring a windbreaker style, hooded, zipper pockets, fitted cuffs, drawstring, and a full zip up closure. New With Tags. Marked: L Me...
Navy blue wool double-breasted blazer with gold lurex top stiching Paco Rabanne
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Navy blue wool double-breasted blazer with gold lurex top-stitching on the arms
PACO RABANNE Size 2 Silver Coated Metallic Viscose Bomber Jacket
By Paco Rabanne
Located in San Francisco, CA
PACO ROBANNE light weight bomber jacket comes in metallic silver coated twill with a double zip front, slit pockets, ribbed sparkle knit baseball collar a...
Men's PACO RABANNE 44 Silver Grey Solid Wool Blend Top Stitch Peak Lapel Suit
By Paco Rabanne
Located in San Francisco, CA
PACO RABANNE suit comes in silver gray wool blend fabric and includes a single breasted, peak lapel, one button sport coat and matching single pleat trousers. Excellent Pre-Owned C...