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Paco Rabanne Dead - Iconic Fashion Designer Passes Away at Age 88

Paco Rabanne Dead - Iconic Fashion Designer Passes Away at Age 88

Paco Rabanne has sadly passed away.

The Spanish-born fashion designer and perfume innovator died at the age of 88 in Portsall, France, Spanish group Puig – which controls the Paco Rabanne fashion house and fragrance business – confirmed on Friday (February 3).

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“I am deeply saddened by the passing of Mr. Paco Rabanne,” said Marc Puig, chairman and chief executive officer of Puig, shared in a statement with WWD. “The history of Puig and Paco Rabanne began in the late 1960s with the launch of Calandre, the perfume created soon after the designer released ‘12 Unwearable Dresses in Contemporary Materials.’

“A major personality in fashion, his was a daring, revolutionary and provocative vision, conveyed through a unique aesthetic,” Puig added. “He will remain an important source of inspiration for the Puig fashion and fragrance teams, who continuously work together to express Mr. Paco Rabanne’s radically modern codes. I extend my sincere condolences to his family and to those who have known him.”

Paco retired from fashion 1999 after debuting his last couture fashion show, which marked his 33rd couture presentation.

Our thoughts are with Paco Rabanne‘s loved ones during this difficult time.

Browse through the gallery for photos of stars wearing outfits by Paco Rabanne over the years…

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