Paco Rabanne

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Rabaneda and the second or maternal family name is Cuervo.

Paco Rabanne
Rabanne in 2006
Born
Francisco Rabaneda Cuervo

(1934-02-18)18 February 1934
Pasaia, Spain
Died3 February 2023(2023-02-03) (aged 88)
Ploudalmézeau, France
Nationality
  • Spanish
  • French (after 1939)
Educationl'École Nationale des Beaux-Arts
OccupationFashion designer
Websitewww.pacorabanne.com Edit this at Wikidata

Francisco Rabaneda Cuervo (18 February 1934 – 3 February 2023), more commonly known under the pseudonym of Paco Rabanne[1] (French: [pako ʁaban]; Spanish: [ˈpako raˈβan]), was a Spanish-born naturalised-French fashion designer.

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.

  1. ^ "storypacorabanne | Paco Rabanne". 27 April 2020. Archived from the original on 27 April 2020. Retrieved 27 April 2020.