Paco Rabanne's futuristic designs set him apart when he launched his namesake label in 1966.  His use of nonconventional materials such as chain metal and plastics molded to the body are some of the most sought after designs in fashion of the 20th century.  Paco Rabbane is synonymous with Space Age fashion along with Pierre Cardin and André Courrèges.

This rather striking, indigo blue A-line dress is haute couture; the placement of the buttons create the illusion of a double-breasted cut which fastens at the collarbone. Gold lame piping trims the neck and shoulders, encircling a cut-out at each shoulder - a trademark of the innovative designer. Tailored from heat-treated cotton, the fabric has a tactile, textured finish which hints at the celestial.  Fully lined in tonal silk and falls to around the knee in length. 

The brand’s signature space age detailing continued right through to the couture collections of the 1980s and I had thought this cocooning coat dress was circa 1984-1986.  After very through research I am confident the dress can be attributed to the later period of 1989-1994.  This may even be a runway piece as often the presentation dresses were numbered by Looks and this dress was numbered by hand with “13".  Digital look books and film footage is sparse from this period and Circa regularly reviews pieces in our collection if new information comes to light. 

The dress is in great vintage condition with no flaws of any note. No other labels are present so please check the measurements below. We believe it would best fit a UK 8, US 4. Our model is a UK 6, US 0-2 and 5'11". This looked great on her with some room to spare.

MEASUREMENTS 
Bust - 32 in. ( 81.28 cm)
Waist - 34 in. (104.14 cm)
Hip - 40 in. (101.6 cm)
Shoulder - 16 in. (40.64 cm)
Length - 39 in. (99.06 cm)