Francisco rabaneda cuervo biography sampler

Spanish fashion designer (–)

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Rabaneda and the second or maternal family name is Cuervo.

For his fashion house, see Paco Rabanne (brand).

Francisco Rabaneda Cuervo (18 February – 3 February ), more commonly known under the pseudonym of Paco Rabanne^[1] (French:[pakoʁaban]; Spanish:[ˈpakoraˈβan]), was a Spanish-born naturalised-French fashion designer.

Rabanne rose to prominence as an enfant terrible of the fashion world in the s with his use of unconventional materials such as metal and plastic in his clothing, and for his incorporation of futuristic elements in his designs, gaining notoriety for his space-age style. He collaborated with a range of iconic fashion houses and designed costumes for films. Rabanne was also the recipient of several awards, including the Legion of Honour, which recognised his contributions to the arts and fashion.

In addition to his fa