Paco rabanne
Paco Rabanne
“Disc-O-banne”
Spanish designer Paco Rabanne, born in the Basque Country is known as a revolutionary figure and visionary in the fashion world.
Before he dominated the fashion industry, amongst others like Andrè Courrèges and Pierre Cardin, with fresh futuristic concepts. The self described accesorieste was once a jeweler.
He spent his early days learning the art of jewels witch was the first inspiration for his first collection of dresses in 1966. This collection featured garments made out of metal/plastic pieces linked with a metal threat, often described as body jewels.
Fashion Critics and Journalists were amazed by Paco’s “fearless” and “futuristic” creations. His designs were considered a representation of what a “ Galactic/Space Princess” would wear.
Soon actresses Jane Fonda, Audrey Hepburn and singer Françoise Hardy were spotted wearing Rabanne’s garments in movies and concerts.
Jane Fonda, Barbarella (1968)
Françoise Hardy, red carpet (1968)
Audrey Hepburn, Two on the road (1967)
Paco Rabanne’s metal garments became so iconic in the fashion world that other designers used that same concept for their designs.
Paco was well aware of this so he decided to drop a “Do it yourself” version of his most iconic dress, people got the chance to build the dress and understand that clothes are not always
In the VaporCorp Archive, We are pleased to own one of this Rabanne's Body jewels:
In short: Paco Rabanne was one the biggest and influential designers from his generation, here's some examples of other designers taking some inspiration from Paco's masterpieces.
Lanvin S/S 2021
Louis Vuitton S/S 2021
Balenciaga S/S 2001
R.I.P. Paco Rabanne and every Artist Mentioned in the Post.
(Photos by Vogue Runway)