The global fashion industry mourns the death of legendary Spanish-born designer and perfumer Paco Rabanne at the age of 88.
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His death was confirmed by the Spanish group Puig
Which controls the Paco Rabanne fashion house and perfumery.
People around the world familiar with his groundbreaking space-age aesthetic paid their respects on social media after news of his death broke.
In a statement shared on his official account
Labané was called « one of the most seminal fashion figures of the 20th century. »
« We thank Mr
Rabanne for building our avant-garde legacy and defining a future of endless possibilities, » the post read.
Beauty expert Dave Lackie recalls interviewing Rabanne at the « A Million in Paris » launch event, calling him « one of the most fascinating people I’ve ever talked to. A true original…
Owners of London’s Victoria and Albert Museum said they were « saddened to hear of his death ».
« Originally an architect
He radicalized elite fashion design in the 1960s through his playful use of material. He will be missed, » they added.
Fashion journalist Shelton Boyd-Griffith paid tribute to Rabanne
Calling him « the king of the space age ».
« Paco Rabanne your legacy will never be forgotten
You left your mark on fashion and your name will always be remembered, » another admirer shared on Twitter of his most iconic styling photos.
Vanessa Friedman
Fashion director of The New York Times, wrote: « Farewell to Paco Labani, who shaped the space age. »
« Another fashion legend
RIP Paco Rabanne, » commented one fan, while another added, « Ingenuity and flawless fashion. An artist to remember ».
Others recalled some of his memorable creations
Which appeared in classic films such as James Bond’s 1967 Casino Royale and the 1968 sci-fi adventure Barbarella.
Born in the Basque Country of Spain
Rabbane is a self-taught couturier whose mother worked for Balenciaga.
He rose to fame in the 1960s
Creating bold designs for celebrities such as Audrey Hepburn and Elizabeth Taylor.
Rabanne’s use of synthetic materials in his first collection of 12 unwearable dresses in modern materials in 1966 caused an uproar in the French fashion press and made him a rebel in the industry, and for He earned the nickname « The Scary Kid ».
In 1968
He signed with the Puig family, giants of the perfume and fashion world, marking his entry into the perfume industry.
After more than half a century in the fashion industry
Labanne retired in 1999 and has rarely appeared in public since.
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