Paco Rabanne
Out-standing designer and founder of one of the most successful fashion houses Paco Rabanne was born in Italy in 1934. He lived in a family where the mother had strong political and anti-religious approaches, and grandmother was a churchwoman. This unity of contradictions left its influence on the future nature of the fashion genius. 18 year-old Paco Rabanne entered the National School of art and then began to make its first accessories, working in the House Balensiaga. His talent was noticed, and the young designer quickly began to cooperate with the most famous fashion houses in Europe – Dior, Givenchy, Yves Saint – Laurent. His first collection appeared in 1966 and was called “12 dresses from the material that can not be worn”.
It was a sensation – a young designer created a collection that hit the public the choice of fabrics and shapes, which until then had not been on the podium. His collection was made from metal and plastic, but, in spite of the outrage, the audience favorably accepted it.
This was followed by numerous collections of dresses made of paper, glass, metal, fur. His clothes were shockingly strange, full of femininity and attractiveness. At a time when he enjoyed his first success, Paco Rabanne created his first fragrance “Calandre” in 1969. These two perfumes became a cult for many ladies. At the same time he created a collection made from leather and aluminum, which many glamorous personages of the time chose for their concerts.
His collections consist of dress made from feathers and glass, plastic and waterproof materials. It seemed that they had no place in normal life, but Europe is already accustomed to applaud these extra-ordinary clothing. The dresses – sculptures, dresses – waterfalls, dresses – flowers – all these are creations of this talented designer. His dresses were shining not only on world podiums, but in most major museums in New York, Tokyo and Paris. The basic idea of the great creations of the designer is the freedom – freedom from the framework of limitations and the usual opinion, the freedom from tradition and prejudice, but, despite their unusual design, they were not detached from real life, harmonious fit even in tight office style.
Paco Rabanne’s unusual scent helped him create Ultraviolet and XS, which do not go out of fashion for years. And in 1991,the designer tried himself as a writer. His first book “Trajectory” became a bestseller, and then the book “The end of time” was successfully sold. The success of these books was another proof of the talent of master and its multifaceted nature.
The latest collection of Paco Rabanne Haute Couture came out in 1999.
Since 2005, the creative director of the house Paco Rabanne is Patrick Robinson. He continues the traditions of the founder of this brand, producing clothing, accessories, perfumes and ornaments, which cause a storm of emotions from fans of the brand worldwide. The success of each collection of the house confirms those being eccentricity and don’t lose their place on the podium, where fresh ideas can always find their place, there will always be admirers of the style of legendary Paco Rabanne.
