Paco Rabanne, Designer of Space-Age Fashion, Has Died
glamour.comBarbarella in Paco Rabanne.Rabanne made his debut on the French fashion scene in 1966, presenting a collection titled “Manifesto: 12 Unwearable Dresses in Contemporary Materials,” which included pieces made from paper, metal, and plastic, among other unusual products.
Its effect in contemporary culture was felt almost immediately. That same year, his collection was the basis for many of the clothes in ’s cult-classic film Qui êtes-vous, Polly Maggoo?, a send-up of the world of fashion at the time.
Rabanne was also responsible for creating the iconic costumes for ’s 1968 film Barbarella. Rabanne retired in 1999 and the business was shuttered for a brief time, before being resurrected in 2011.
has been creative director there since 2013. Francoise Hardy in Paco Rabanne with Salvador Dali. Audrey Hepburn wears Paco Rabanne in Two for the Road, 1967Guard girls wearing Paco Rabanne in Casino Royale, 1967.This article first appeared on .By Hannah BaxterBy Kati ChitrakornBy Alice CaryMore from GlamourSee More Stories© 2023 Condé Nast.
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