1934 Paco Rabanne (retired) work : 1966-2004

[rainrowan]

Thank you! This thread is long overdue. So forward thinking -- even the fragrance bottle was modern and bold. I still haven't tried the fragrance and want to.

 

[boulevardier]

Hardy in white Paco micro-mini

Merci, Dos Violines, for initiating this thread.
Et Merci Beaucoup, La Bordelique, for all those remarkable images.
I'm doing some work these days with the photographer who created that very iconic photo of Francoise Hardy wearing PR's linked white plastic lozenge micro mini. Eventually, I'll report in with a tale or two of what I learn.

 

[boulevardier]

Paco on French Tv

Oh, I forgot to mention....

Last Christmas/NewYears-ish, there was a repeat of a show that had Paco R as a guest.... which you'd think wasn't that big a deal, except that post-Apocalyptic prediction, he was pretty much persona non grata on French Tv.
(Which you'd think wasn't that big a deal, except for the fact that France seems to have a shockingly severe celebrity shortage, which means that pretty much everyone is on Tv most nights. Pascal Obispo, say, or perhaps you, discussing with Pascal Obispo and Emmanuelle Beart and, usually, Jane Birkin, and that philosophe whose name you can never remember....

Anyway, the mere fact that they allowed Paco Rabanne back on board the precious micro-diodes was kind of earth-shaking, although it was a Happy Happy Tres Nostalgique Look Back at Those Fabulous Sixties' Pop Stars... I was, needless to say, scribbling notes furiously.... and kinda hoping that Paco would bust out with a new prognostication.....no such luck.

 

[DosViolines]

Paco Rabanne Chain Mail and Silk Baby Doll Dress
French, circa 1967
The dress of black silk taffeta, the exceptionally wide bodice high waisted, with long flared sleeves, comprised of square silver chainmail accented on front with pyramidal studs in V configuration, cartridge pleated ruffles at all edges, the short full skirt gathered into waist, labeled: Paco Rabanne/Paris/Made In France.
Silk excellent condition, some damaged areas with losses to metal.

doylenewyork

 

[DosViolines]

Paco Rabanne Chain Mail Vest
French, 1960s
Sleeveless, cut at mid torso in front and back, longer at sides, comprising alternating gold and silver overlapping metal disks linked with rings, six concentric gilt-metal chains swagged at back, size 4-6, no label.
Excellent condition.

doylenewyork

 

[DosViolines]

I'm doing some work these days with the photographer who created that very iconic photo of Francoise Hardy wearing PR's linked white plastic lozenge micro mini. Eventually, I'll report in with a tale or two of what I learn.

And? Heard any stories yet?
If so, please post

 

[SomethingElse]

I wish I'd seen this bracelet at USD$300 a couple of years ago... and earrings...

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[DosViolines]

I had no idea he made DIY dresses

Paco Rabanne Dress Kit
French, circa1980
In original clear plastic case, the kit includes one Paco Rabanne metal label, approximately seven hundred fifty metal paillettes and thirteen hundred gilt-metal chain rings, two pliers, the pattern sheet and the directions.
Excellent condition, unopened.

doylenewyork

 

[SomethingElse]

^ Brilliant! I can see that the directions are enclosed!

B)

 

[SomethingElse]

Translated from Spanish: Dressed made in metal laminae between rings that form the structure of a short dress, without sleeves and with straight neck. c. 1967.

museodeltraje.mcu.es

 

[DosViolines]

Great find SomethingElse

This thread was in need of an update.

 

[SomethingElse]

Everything Rabanne just makes me soooooo happy, DosViolines! B) I can't wait for more museum collections to appear online. Here is another one, sadly without a description.

cornell.edu

 

[SomethingElse]

Himself!

mgaproduction.com

 

[DosViolines]

Plastic Fantastic

 

[SomethingElse]

Ladies belt, France, 1970s. Aluminum, chrome plate. Signed.

wright20.com

 

[SomethingElse]

Belt, France, 1970s. Anodized aluminum. Impressed signature to links.

wright20.com

 

[SomethingElse]

1970s plastic, metal.

wright20.com

 

[SomethingElse]

I had no idea he made DIY dresses

Here is the dress made up! B)

"Do it Yourself" disc dress. France, 1970s. Plastic, metal. Impressed signature to metal tag: [Paco Rabanne]. Includes extra plastic discs and links to reshape.

wright20.com

 

[SomethingElse]

Space curtain. France, 1970s - chrome-plated metal.

wright20.com

 

[DosViolines]

Here is the dress made up! B)

So nice to see the actual dress
Thanks!