What did Paco Rabanne dabble in? the fashion designer who dressed women in metal and perfumed them with ‘Calandre’

This Friday fashion says goodbye to one of the greatest designers in the international industry. Paco Rabanne He died at the age of 88, in Portsall (France).

What makes it so transcendental? Talking about Rabanne is talking about his textile creations and his perfume brand. In 2010 he was awarded the National Fashion Design Award for “his innovation and his contribution to all areas of 20th century culture.”

Graduated from the Escuela Nacional Superior de Bellas Artes, he began his career designing accessories, jewelry, ties and buttons for designers such as Givenchy, Balenciaga and Dior.

1. He was dubbed the “metallurgist”

From his first collection in 1963, Rabanne made clear his unique vision and aesthetic. materials like plastic, paper and aluminum marked his designs, a daring initiative that led him to be baptized by Coco Chanel As the “metallurgical”.

His textile technique was fused with unconventional materials such as metal and other industrial pieces. In 1966 she captured all eyes on her with her collection of 12 dresses made “with contemporary materials”, which weighed more than 30 kilos.

His creations were worn by superstars of the day, including Jane Birkin, Jane Fonda, Brigitte Bardott, and Audrey Hepburn.

2. His perfumes reconfirmed his success

In 1968 he signed a contract with the Puig perfume company Spanish group that already worked with other firms such as Nina Ricci, Carolina Herrera and Prada.

A year later, he launched his first fragrance for women called ‘Calandre’which translated into French means “car radiator grille”, in homage to the metallic notes and the floral fusion.

In 1973 he launched his first men’s perfume called ‘Paco Rabanne Pour Homme’. These fragrances ensured him the desired success, but it was with ‘1 million’ that led the sales tops worldwide. (YO)