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Paco Rabanne, the Spanish-born designer, has died at the age of 88 in Portsall, Brittany.
The death of Francisco Rabaneda y Cuervo – Rabanne’s birth name – was confirmed by a spokesperson for the Spanish group Puig, which controls the Paco Rabanne label he exited two decades ago, reports Sky News.
He founded his namesake brand in 1966, and while it is now best known for its aftershaves and perfumes, it was his space-age designs in the 1960s that first brought him to the attention of many.
A statement shared on the fashion house’s official Instagram account said: “The House of Paco Rabanne wishes to honor our visionary designer and founder, who passed away today at the age of 88.
“Among the most seminal fashion figures of the 20th century, his legacy will remain a constant source of inspiration.
“We are grateful to Monsieur Rabanne for establishing our avant-garde heritage and defining a future of limitless possibilities.”
Dubbed an “enfant terrible” in his early years, he helped upset the status quo of the Paris fashion scene alongside fellow French designers Pierre Cardin and Andre Courreges.
