9 facts about Paco Rabanne who died at 88

by Jaano India

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Paco Rabanne, the Spanish-born designer has died at the age of 88 in Portsall, Britanny.

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9. He was born on February 18, 1934, in the Basque Country, Spain.

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8. Rabanne studied architecture before entering the world of fashion.

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7. He is known for his avant-garde designs and innovative use of materials, including metal, paper, and plastic.

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6. Rabanne's first perfume, Calandre, was launched in 1969 and became a best-seller.

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5. His fashion house, Paco Rabanne, was established in 1966 and has produced a number of iconic fashion collections.

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4. In addition to fashion and fragrances, Rabanne has also worked in film, designing costumes for movies such as Barbarella (1968) and The Fifth Element (1997).

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3. Rabanne has received several awards and honors for his contributions to the fashion industry, including the French Legion of Honor in 2007.

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2. His designs continue to be highly sought after by fashion lovers and collectors, and are considered some of the most innovative and influential of the 20th century.

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1. He was one of the first designers to embrace ready-to-wear fashion, and helped to change the perception of it as being less prestigious than haute couture.

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