Collection: Paco Rabanne

The Paco Rabanne universe is marked by an experimental, sometimes radical aesthetic, at the crossroads of fashion, art, and technology. The shapes are bold, the volumes sculpted, and the materials often innovative or repurposed. This avant-garde visual research is reflected in the eyewear: angular lines, thick frames, metallic effects, technical inserts, and references to architecture or the world of space. Eyewear that goes beyond function to become a design object.

Founded in 1966 by Francisco “Paco” Rabaneda Cuervo, Paco Rabanne first established itself in haute couture with metal and plastic dresses, before diversifying into accessories. The company began its journey into eyewear in the 1970s, with collections produced under license, notably by Logo Paris, then by Optisun and other European manufacturers. True to the brand's DNA, Paco Rabanne's eyewear features experimental, often oversized lines, with technical materials or chrome effects that evoke the world of science fiction—a recurring theme in his work.

- Model PR-6003: angular butterfly shape, two-tone, with metal inserts.

- Model 6224: oversize acetate, wide temples, embossed “PR” logo.

- Model 7072: futuristic mask frame, high bridge, single-piece lenses.

- Model 501RT-GE: mirror effect, frame in translucent or opaque Optyl.

Vintage frames are typically made of acetate or Optyl, sometimes anodized metal. Shapes range from sporty goggles to rigid butterfly frames, with chrome finishes, wide or sculpted temples, and bold visual signatures.

Paco Rabanne was one of the first designers to collaborate with industrial engineers to design his accessories—including eyewear. Some 1980s frames were co-developed with designers from aeronautics and automotive design, resulting in eyewear whose lines are as reminiscent of a spaceship cockpit as they are of a fashion accessory.

Vintage Paco Rabanne glasses are captivating for their radical design, historical value, and rarity on the market. Made in Europe, they bear witness to a time when eyewear became a field of artistic and formal experimentation. They are of interest to design enthusiasts and fashion collectors alike for their originality and direct connection to the avant-garde aesthetics of the 1970s to 1990s.