Bag by Paco Rabanne, c. 1966
Paco Rabanne was best known for his innovative dress designs, but he primarily designed accessories early in his career. Like the plastic and metal Rabanne wedding dress in this section, the metal discs in this handbag redefine what “fabric” can be.

Details
Paco Rabanne
Square handbag of gold metal discs with chain shoulder strap
Circa 1966, France
The Museum at FIT, 83.91.21
Gift of Alida Miller-Frisch








