On February 3, it became known that

Paco Rabanne

, a French fashion designer of Basque origin, founder of the Paco Rabanne Haute Couture House, passed away.

The fashion designer became famous for his outrageous and futuristic designs, which made him a revolutionary in the fashion world of the 1960s.

Paco Rabanne created unique for his time clothes from alternative materials: plastic, paper and metal.

His clothes were worn by many movie stars, including actresses Audrey Hepburn and Jane Fonda.

The news of the fashion designer's death was published on the brand's official Instagram page.

"The House of Paco Rabanne wishes to honor the memory of our visionary designer and founder, who died today at the age of 88. Among the greatest figures in 20th-century fashion, his legacy will remain a constant source of inspiration. We are grateful to Mr. Rabanne for creating our avant-garde legacy and defining limitless opportunities," the statement reads.

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