Paco Rabanne facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Paco Rabanne
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Rabanne in Kyiv, 2006
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Francisco Rabaneda Cuervo
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| Died | 3 February 2023 (aged 88) Ploudalmézeau, Finistère, (Portsall, Brittany)
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| Occupation | Fashion designer |
Francisco Rabaneda Cuervo (born February 18, 1934 – died February 3, 2023), known as Paco Rabanne, was a famous Spanish fashion designer. He became well-known in the 1960s for his bold and unusual designs in French fashion. People sometimes called him an enfant terrible, meaning a person who is unconventional and shocking.
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Early Life and Education
Paco Rabanne was born on February 18, 1934, in a town called Pasaia in Spain. His father was a military officer who died during the Spanish Civil War. His mother was a main seamstress for the famous designer Cristóbal Balenciaga.
When Balenciaga opened his fashion house in Paris in 1937, Rabanne's family moved there. In the mid-1950s, Paco Rabanne studied architecture in Paris. To earn money, he drew fashion sketches for big names like Dior and Givenchy. He also designed shoes for Charles Jourdan. Later, he worked for a company that developed reinforced concrete for over ten years.
Career in Fashion and Fragrance
Fashion Designs
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Paco Rabanne started his fashion career by making jewelry. He designed pieces for famous brands like Givenchy, Dior, and Balenciaga. In 1966, he opened his own fashion house. He became known for using unusual materials in his clothing. These included metal, paper, and plastic. His designs were often very bold and eye-catching.
For his first fashion show in 1966, he presented "Manifesto: 12 unwearable dresses in contemporary materials." This showed his unique approach to fashion. Paco Rabanne designed the green costume worn by Jane Fonda in the 1968 science-fiction movie Barbarella. The French singer Françoise Hardy was also a big fan of his designs. He created stage costumes for singer Mylène Farmer's 1996 concert tour.
Fragrance Creations
In 1968, Paco Rabanne began working with the fragrance company Puig. This partnership led to Puig selling Rabanne's perfumes. In 1976, Puig built a perfume factory in France.
Paco Rabanne released his scent called XS in 1994. His perfumes, like "1 Million," became very popular around the world.
Other Interests and Legacy
In 1994, Paco Rabanne wrote a book called Has the Countdown Begun? Through Darkness to Enlightenment. He also had an interest in art. In 2005, he held his first exhibition of drawings in Moscow, Russia. He said he wanted to show his drawings before he passed away. He also mentioned that the famous artist Salvador Dalí had encouraged him to continue drawing many years earlier. Rabanne wanted the money from his drawings to help the women of Beslan.
In 2006, Rabanne visited Kyiv, Ukraine. He commented on the changes in the country, saying it reminded him of a flower opening its petals. The Paco Rabanne brand continued to evolve after his active involvement. New designers took over the creative direction of the women's wear. The brand's workshops are located in Paris. In 2016, a new Paco Rabanne store opened on Rue Cambon in Paris.
A modern version of his classic "le 69" bag was re-released by the brand Comme des Garçons.
See also
In Spanish: Paco Rabanne para niños
