Paco Rabanne
Was it time for Julien Dossena to break away from the futuristic aesthetic of Paco Rabanne? This season, the designer has chosen to look to the past, drawing inspiration from old Hollywood movies, Marlene Dietrich, and 30s fashion, as well as ceremonial and formal dress. But that's not to say the label is abandoning its roots. The founding designer's love for chain mail still finds its place here, reinterpreted with a twist on dresses and tops, and even in the form of extravagant jewels.
In 1966, Francisco Rabaneda y Cuervo, better known as Paco Rabanne, launched his brand with the catwalk show "12 Unwearable Dresses in Contemporary Materials", a heavily embellished collection with acetate discs, pieces of mirror, and even aluminium. The brand quickly made its name as a pioneer of modern fashion, with its designer pushing the boundaries of clothing and style.
In 1968, the brand achieved international recognition when it designed Jane Fonda's costumes for the film Barbarella, and the same year Paco Rabanne signed a perfume distribution licence with Puig.
In 1969, Paco Rabanne took his reputation to the next level with a range of handbags whose eye-catching silhouette remains iconic to this day.
If Julien Dossena is the man behind the revival of Paco Rabanne's ready-to-wear line, accessories can be credited to another well-known name in fashion: Charlotte Chesnais. Born in 1985, at age 17 the jewellery designer left her native region of Sarthe for Paris, where she trained at Studio Berçot. She kicked off her career at Ungaro, then owned by Vincent Darré. Then, aged just 19 years old, she joined Balenciaga as an assistant to Nicolas Ghesquière, who quickly entrusted her with the artistic direction of the label's jewellery lines. After nine years at the label, she launched her eponymous fashion house in 2015, while continuing to design the jewellery and handbags for the brand Paco Rabanne. In the process, she was awarded the ANDAM Fashion Accessories Prize.
- NEW SEASON
Paco Rabanne 1969 Tote Bag In Natural And Silver Laiton
£896 -
Paco Rabanne Sparkle Bag In Silver Polyester
£760 -
Paco Rabanne Pacoio Mini Handbag In Black Leather
£670
£268
- 60%
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Paco Rabanne Op'art Handbag In Silver Aluminium
£830
£498
- 40%
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Paco Rabanne Xl Link Bracelet In Silver Brass
£270 -
Paco Rabanne Xl Link Necklace In Silver Aluminium
£410 -
Paco Rabanne Pixel Xl Scarf In Silver Aluminium
£830 - NEW SEASON
Paco Rabanne 1969 Onyx Black Bag In Light Gold And Black Laiton
£1 077
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Paco Rabanne 1969 Nano Onyx Bag In Light Gold And Black Laiton
£624 - NEW SEASON
Paco Rabanne 1969 Nano Bronz Bag In Natural And Silver Laiton
£443 -
Paco Rabanne Mini X 69 Bag In Silver Brass
£530 - NEW SEASON
Paco Rabanne Sac Porte Epaule Bag In Light Pink Gold Laiton
£896
- NEW SEASON
Paco Rabanne Sac Porte Epaule Bag In Light Pink Gold Laiton
£624 - NEW SEASON
Paco Rabanne Sparkle Bag In Evolutive Polyester
£896 - NEW SEASON
Paco Rabanne Sparkle Mini Bag In Evolutive Polyester
£579 - NEW SEASON
Paco Rabanne Sparkle Hobo Bag In Lilac Polyester
£950
- NEW SEASON
Paco Rabanne Exclu Mini Bag In Evolutive Polyester
£579 - NEW SEASON
Paco Rabanne Exclu Normal Bag In Evolutive Polyester
£896 - NEW SEASON
Paco Rabanne Circle Rabane Bag In Silver Brass
£769 - NEW SEASON
Paco Rabanne 1969 Messenger Crossbody Bag In Silver Brass
£624
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Paco Rabanne Earing Eight Nano Ear In Silver Brass
£230
£115
- 50%
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Paco Rabanne Mini X 69 Bag In Gold Brass
£530
£212
- 60%
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Paco Rabanne Mini 69 Bag In Silver Brass
£620 -
Paco Rabanne Sparkle Nano Bag In Silver Polyester
£480
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Paco Rabanne Eight Earrings In Silver Brass
£170
£102
- 40%
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Paco Rabanne Pendant Necklace In Golden Aluminium
£440 -
Paco Rabanne Handbag 1969 Mini Skyline In Sliver And Light Gold Brass
£590
£295
- 50%
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Paco Rabanne Handbag 1969 Nano Skyline In Sliver And Light Gold Brass
£590
£295
- 50%
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Paco Rabanne Handbag Sparkle Mini Bridle In Iridescent White
£510
£255
- 50%
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Paco Rabanne Handbag Sparkle Mini In Black
£460
£230
- 50%
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Paco Rabanne Sparkle Hobo Bag In Silver Polyester
£810 -
Paco Rabanne Handbag Sparkle Hobo In Black
£810
£405
- 50%
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Paco Rabanne Handbag Mini Pacoïo In Black
£280
£140
- 50%
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Paco Rabanne Handbag Op'art In Light Gold/silver Mesh
£1 100
£550
- 50%
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Paco Rabanne Earings Pixel Hoops In Gold Brass
£300
£180
- 40%
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Paco Rabanne Earrings Eight Nano Ear In Gold Brass
£230
£115
- 50%
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Paco Rabanne Earings Eight Nano Hoo In Gold Brass
£220
£132
- 40%
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Paco Rabanne Eight Nano Earring In Silver Aluminium
£220
£110
- 50%
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Paco Rabanne 1969 Circle Sky Handbag In Silver Brass
£1 100 -
Paco Rabanne Sparkle Bucket Bag In Silver Brass
£1 095
£548
- 50%
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Paco Rabanne Sparkle Mini Bag In Silver Polyester
£460 -
Paco Rabanne Pendant Necklace In Silver Mesh
£440
£176
- 60%
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Paco Rabanne Mesh Necklace In Silver Brass
£360
£180
- 50%
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Paco Rabanne Pendant Necklace In Golden Mesh
£440