Paco Rabanne
Spanish fashion designer (1934–2023) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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[1] fashion designer.
Paco Rabanne | |
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Born | Francisco Rabaneda Cuervo (1934-02-18)18 February 1934 Pasaia, Spain |
Died | 3 February 2023(2023-02-03) (aged 88) Ploudalmézeau, France |
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Education | l'École Nationale des Beaux-Arts |
Occupation | Fashion designer |
Website | www |
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. He created a number of highly successful scents, including Paco Rabanne Pour Homme, 1 Million, and Lady Million.