Yesterday, February 3, 2022, the Spanish designer Paco Rabanne passed away at the age of 88: he had founded his fashion house in 1966
In the early afternoon of yesterday, Friday 3 February 2022, the news spread of the disappearance of one of the most famous figures in world fashion in recent decades. Paco Rabanne, founder and owner of the homonymous fashion house, passed away at the age of 88. The cause of his death is still unknown at the moment.
Born in Pasajes in Spain on February 19, 1934, he moved as a child with his mother to France, after his father lost his life in the Spanish Civil War.
In transalpine land he grew up and studied architecturebefore throwing himself headlong into fashion in the late 50s and 60s. His mother was a seamstress from Cristóbal Balenciaga and thanks also to his influence he entered this world which a little later he literally began to dominate and influence.
He worked before for high-level stylists such as Balenciaga, Givenchy And Christian Diorto then open his Maison in 1966.
His style was defined revolutionary by many colleagues and fashion experts. Visionary, to the point of using paper, pvc and metals in his creations. This particular brought the other fashion legend Coco Chanel to nickname him “the metallurgist of fashion”.
He was also the first to use the music during the fashion shows of his collections.
Accessories, clothes and garments to wear, but also perfumes And design objects of various kinds, which have increased its fame globally.
The post of the Maison Paco Rabanne
Touching the message that the house Paco Rabanne has posted on his social channels, to greet his founder, his guide.
Maison Paco Rabanne wishes to honor its visionary designer and founder, who passed away today at the age of 88. As one of the most important fashion figures of the 20th century, his legacy will remain a constant source of inspiration. We are grateful to Monsieur Rabanne for founding our avant-garde heritage and defining a future of limitless possibilities.
The disappearance, but above all the life and works of this man, who certainly left a indelible mark on the worldwas celebrated by many, who wanted to honor him by publicly expressing their condolences.
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