Luxury Streetwear
Rabanne
Francisco Rabaneda Cuervo (18 February 1934 – 3 February 2023), more commonly known under the pseudonym of Paco Rabanne (French: [pako ʁaban]; Spanish: [ˈpako raˈβan]), was a Spanish-born naturalised-French fashion designer. Rabanne rose to prominence as an enfant terrible of the fashion world in the 1960s with his use of unconventional materials such as metal and plastic in his clothing, and for his incorporation of futuristic elements in his designs, gaining notoriety for his space-age style. He collaborated with a range of iconic fashion houses and designed costumes for films. Rabanne was also the recipient of several awards, including the Legion of Honour, which recognised his contributions to the arts and fashion. In addition to his fashion work, Rabanne was known for his fragrances.
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Timeline6
1966—2023·57 yrs
- 1966
House Founded in Paris
Spanish-born Paco Rabanne presents '12 Unwearable Dresses in Contemporary Materials' in Paris.
- 1969
Calandre Fragrance
Launches first fragrance Calandre, beginning a successful beauty business.
- 1973
1969 Barbarella Costumes
Earlier metal-mesh designs from the late 1960s define the house's space-age aesthetic.
- 2013
Julien Dossena Appointed
Julien Dossena is named creative director, modernizing the house's chainmail signature.
- 2023
Rebranded as Rabanne
Drops 'Paco' from the name, rebranding as Rabanne following the founder's passing.
- 2023
H&M Collaboration
Releases a wide-reaching H&M designer collaboration featuring chainmail and metallic pieces.
