Visionary designer Paco Rabanne first made a name for himself in the 1960s when he introduced dresses, handbags and other clothing and accessories that went against the common sensibilities of the time and challenged the public's perception of what fashion should be. By working with unlikely materials such as paper and Rhodoid — a cellulose acetate plastic often used to line baking pans — Rabanne forced the fashion world to reconsider materials and form.
Rabanne was born Francisco Rabaneda y Cuervo in Spain’s Basque region. His mother was the head seamstress at Balenciaga when she relocated herself and her son to France in 1939 to escape the Spanish Civil War. Once in France, he took on the name Paco Rabanne.
Rabanne studied architecture at the Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris but pivoted toward fashion and began to design accessories and costume jewelry. Rabanne collaborated with many acclaimed luxury houses — his early clients included Charles Jourdan, Givenchy, Pierre Cardin and Dior.
By 1966, Rabanne was working on avant-garde designs in his own newly-opened studio. He introduced a couture collection titled “Twelve Unwearable Dresses in Contemporary Materials.” The garments — made of aluminum, plastic and eco-friendly paper and fastened with wire — were unveiled at a show that featured music and models of color (both uncommon characteristics for such an event). Sculptural, sexy and solidly Space Age in appearance, Rabanne’s experiments turned heads. Pop star-actresses Brigitte Bardot and Françoise Hardy would soon be seen in the designer’s iconic metallic dresses, and Rabanne found enthusiasts in the likes of revolutionary couturier Elsa Schiaparelli and art collector Peggy Guggenheim. In 1968 Rabanne designed leather boots and erotically charged dresses made of molded plastic and chain-mail mesh for the science fiction film Barbarella.
Rabanne called Salvador Dalí a close friend and drew on the Surrealist movement in his designs. He continued to use unconventional materials in his work. From aluminum jersey and fur to ostrich feathers and Velcro, everything was suitable for his pioneering garments. And Rabanne’s talents are diverse — his prolific output even includes stylish furniture.
In 1999 Rabanne retired from the fashion business. In 2010 he was named Officer of the Legion d’Honneur by the French culture minister. Today, under the creative direction of French designer Julien Dossena, the Paco Rabanne brand continues to innovate and offer looks that nod to the past as well as the future.
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PACO RABANNE Wide Silver Tone Disco Bracelet Cuff
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Nice, FR
PACO RABANNE wide silver tone Disco bracelet cuff featuring a chainmail grid design application on a rigid base. Embossed PACO RABANNE. Indicative measurements : inner measurements...
Paco Rabanne Silvered Metal Link Bracelet with Quartz Stones
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Atlanta, GA
This gorgeous Paco Rabanne Paris futuristic link bracelet features a massive silver-tone chainmail grid ornate with dangle transparent quartz chips. The rare bracelet closes with a l...
Quartz
Paco Rabanne Futuristic Chrome Metal Cuff Bracelet Bangle Fall 2014 Collection
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exceptional couture bracelet was created by Paco Rabanne for its ready-to-wear fall 2014 runway show. The futuristic cuff design boasts a substantial silvered metal shape with a geometric design. The piece is signed on the inside with Paco Rabanne's iconic signature, confirming its authenticity and provenance. Please check the last pictures for reference. The bracelet is in excellent condition, with minor wear to the metal, which does not significantly affect its overall appearance. Dimensions: inside across is 2.50 in wide by 1.44 in. deep (6.3 by 3.7 cm) - largest width is 1.69 in wide (4.2 cm) - Opening is 1.19 in wide (3 cm) - Inner circumference is 5.94 in long (15 cm) - The bracelet is best suited for a Small to Medium size wrist with a 6.5 to 7 in circumference (16.5 to 18 cm). Note: Paco Rabanne Fall 2014 Collection For his sophomore collection for Paco Rabanne, Julien Dossena evolved his vision of athletic-meets-evening with outfits that blended references to martial arts with sleek tailoring. Crisp blue shirts, some with micro pinstripes, were shown with a chic take on body armor — poplin vests...
Vintage PACO RABANNE Statement Sculptural Gold Plated Chain Logo Cuff 1970s
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Paco Rabanne Bracelet oozing the bold metallic sculptural style now so iconic of this cutting edge Parisian Fashin House. Featuring triple ornate chains in a chain mail for...
Paco Rabanne Wide Silver Toned Disco Bracelet Cuff
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Nice, FR
PACO RABANNE wide silver toned Disco bracelet cuff featuring a chainmail grid design application on a rigid base. Embossed PACO RABANNE. Indicative measurements : inner measurement...
PACO RABANNE Vintage Gold Tone Ball Charm Bracelet
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Nice, FR
PACO RABANNE vintage gold tone link bracelet featuring ball charms. Embossed PACO RABANNE. Indicative measurements : length approx. 18.5 cm (7.28 inches) / max. width approx. 2 cm ...
Paco Rabanne Articulated Bracelet
By Paco Rabanne
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Paco Rabanne - Soft silver-plated bracelet with glass beads. Additional information: Dimensions: Length: 20 cm (7.87 in) Width: 6 cm (2.36 in) Condition: Very good condition Seller...
Silver Plate
Paco Rabanne Bracelet with Pastilles
By Paco Rabanne
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Paco Rabanne - Bracelet in silvery metal with black and white pastilles in celluloid. Additional information: Condition: Good condition Dimensions: Length: 17 cm Seller Reference: ...
Paco Rabanne bracelet
By Paco Rabanne
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
PACO RABANNE - Silvery metal bracelet with black and transparent rhodoid pastilles. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 19 cm SKU:BRA50
Paco Rabanne silvery bracelet
By Paco Rabanne
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
PACO RABANNE - (Made in France) Articulated silvery metal bracelet. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 21 cm - Width: 4 cm SKU:BRA127
$1,815 / item
Mattioli Puzzle Bracelet Rose Gold
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Bracelet in 18k rose gold and natural mother of pearl. Length: 190 mm/ 7,48 inches Important information for this ORDER ! Request availability if in stock inmediate shipping If need...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Pink Sapphire 14 Karat Gold Tennis Heart Diamond Bracelet
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 14-karat gold, this beautiful bracelet is set with 1.77 carats Pink Sapphire and 1.40 carats of sparkling diamonds. See other matching pieces. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storef...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Cartier Love Bracelet in 18K Rose Gold Size 17 With Box and Papers
By Cartier
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Brand: Cartier Style: Cartier Love Bracelet Metal: 18K Rose Gold Size: 17 Width: ~6mm Weight: 30.5 grams
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Diamond Heart Chain Link Bracelet 14k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Bracelet Specifications: Metal: 14k White Gold Diamond Count: 72 brilliant cut diamonds Diamond Carat Weight: 0.35 Diamond Color: G-J Diamond Clarity: SI1-I1 Bracelet Length: ~...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Happy Diamonds Heart Bracelet, 18kt gold, CHOPARD
By Chopard
Located in London, GB
Weight: 5.5gr Metal: 18kt yellow gold Stones: 15 diamonds Cut: Brilliant Carat: 0.50ct approx...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Barry Kieselstein Cord 2004 Sterling Silver & 14k Gold Frog Flower Cuff Bracelet
Located in Honolulu, HI
Barry Kieselstein Cord Cuff Bracelet in sterling silver and14k yellow gold. The bracelet features a 3-D frog in between 2 3-D flowers with 14k yellow gold petals. Hallmarked "Barry Kieselstein Cord" and stamped "2004," "925," "14K," "Thailand," on the inside. This cuff bangle measures 29 mm wide, 58 mm long and weighs 78.5 grams. This is a pre-owned Barry Kieselstein Cord bracelet...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Buccellati Mario Leaf Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Buccellati Mario Leaf Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet Olive leaf design made out of sterling silver; marked Buccellati, Italy, 925, Sterling Size: wi...
Sterling Silver
Three Agate Heads Wide Chain Link Bracelet in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Bracelet Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Gemstone: black green and blue Agate Bracelet Length: ~8" Bracelet Width: ~ 1" Total Weight: 57.5 Grams Condition: Vintage, Exce...
Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold & Silver Links Bracelet
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold & Silver Links Bracelet Composed of concave circular links, one side is made of 18 karat yellow gold and the other is made of silver...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
DeLaneau 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Blue Sapphire Bracelet Watch
By Delaneau
Located in New York, NY
DeLaneau was founded by a woman in 1949 in Switzerland. They are one of the first watch companies to devote their entire collection to ladies timepieces...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Buccellati Mario Leaf Sterling Silver Leaf Cuff Bracelet
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Buccellati Mario Leaf Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet, Italian Medlar leaf design made out of sterling silver; marked Buccellati, Italy, 925, Sterling ...
Sterling Silver
Greek Emerald Diamond Ruby Gold Ram's Head Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Impressive Greek made 18k gold bracelet, featuring two ram's heads, adorned with emerald cabochon, ruby eyes and approx. 0.30ctw H/Si diamonds. Bracelet will fit an average size wris...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold
Jean Després Hammered Silver Bracelet
By Jean Despres
Located in New York, NY
Jean Després hammered silver bracelet, circa 1940s Art deco design of hammered silver links; French Size: width 1.44 inches, length 8 inches Total weight: 144.7 grams
Silver
Karl Stittgen Organic Pearl and Multi Stone Gold Cuff Bracelet, circa 1970
Located in New York, NY
A sculptural, organic design cuff bracelet by Karl Stittgen circa 1970 featuring diamonds, druzy agate, cabochon rubies, emeralds and sapphires, baroque,...
Agate, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Yel...
$8,650
W 0.57 in L 7.25 in
Van Cleef & Arpels 2020's 18K Gold Contemporary Alhambra Station Link Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as cable link chain with five quatrefoil shaped Alhambra stations Grooved on both sides with a fanning radial textured pattern With granulated edge surrounds Stamped with Fr...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
PACO RABANNE Vintage Silver Tone Diabolo Link Bracelet
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Nice, FR
PACO RABANNE vintage silver tone diabolo link bracelet. Embossed PACO RABANNE. Indicative measurements : length approx. 20 cm (7.87 inches) / width approx. 4.1 cm (1.61 inches). M...
Paco Rabanne Paris White Acrylic Lucite Cuff Bangle Bracelet
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Atlanta, GA
Lovely Paco Rabanne Paris signed bangle bracelet. Oversized cuff design in shiny white acrylic or Lucite with carved and see-thru "R" logo. Signed on the side: "Paco Rabanne." Measur...
Vintage PACO RABANNE Disco Mesh Cuff Bracelet
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage PACO RABANNE Disco Mesh Cuff Bracelet Measurements: Height: 2.75 inches (7 cm) Length: 6.53 inches (16.6 cm) including opening Feature...
Paco Rabanne Vintage Rhodoid and Metal Discs Cuff Bracelet
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Nice, FR
PACO RABANNE vintage silver toned multi chain cuff bracelet embellished with black/iridescent rhodhoid and metal discs cascades. Embossed PACO RABANNE on both hilts. Indicative mea...
Paco Rabanne Vintage Hand Mesh Ring
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Nice, FR
PACO RABANNE vintage silver toned hand mesh ring. Snap button closure. Embossed PACO - PACO RABANNE. Indicative measurements : max. width appro...
Paco Rabanne Vintage Metal Mesh Necklace and Bracelet Set
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Nice, FR
PACO RABANNE vintage silver toned metal mesh necklace and bracelet set. T-bar closure. Marked PACO RABANNE Paris. NECKLACE indicative measurements : length approx. 43 cm (16.93 in...
Paco Rabanne Vintage Rare Jewelled Cuff Bracelet
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Nice, FR
PACO RABANNE vintage rage silver toned cuff bracelet featuring five large Aurora Borealis crystal balls. Marked PACO RABANNE Paris. Indicative measurements : inner circumference ap...
Paco Rabanne Vintage Space Age Cuff Bracelet
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Nice, FR
PACO RABANNE vintage gold toned Space Age cuff bracelet featuring articulated square links with geometric design. Embossed PACO RABANNE. Indicative me...
Paco Rabanne Vintage Wide Disco Bracelet Cuff
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Nice, FR
PACO RABANNE vintage silver toned wide Disco bracelet cuff featuring a chainmail grid design application on a rigid base. Embossed PACO RABANNE. Indicative measurements : inner cir...