Paco Rabanne late 60s evening bag
This evening bag is made of red suede in a lozenge diamond shape covered by a loose-fitting wrap of shiny, thick acrylic discs joined together with perforated steel discs linked with metal jump rings. A popper fastener at the top, and two metal rings - one for the wrist and a complementary smaller one weighting the shape at the bottom. The bag is in very good vintage condition with slight signs of use at the opening. The entire piece is, however, in excellent condition for a vintage classic from the Sixties with the discs and jump rings fully intact
Length: 9” (17” with rings included in the measurement) Width: 7” at the widest point
Inherited
Yes
Hi Jane,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Paco Rabanne was a Spanish-born French fashion designer known for his futuristic designs and innovative use of unconventional materials like metal and plastic. He gained fame in the 1960s for his avant-garde fashion, blending art and style. Your bag is quintessential Paco Rabanne.
A nearly identical example sold at Augusta Auctions - a well-known auction house specializing in vintage and antique clothing and accessories - for $600 in 2014 (https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/31711976_paco-rabanne-pocket-book-mid-1960s) against an estimate of $500-700, which is still a reasonable estimate for your bag.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
A vintage Paco Rabanne evening bag
made in Paris, France, circa 1960s
Diamond shape, red suede covered in mother of pearl discs joined together w/ silver rings, handle & bag's top edging in joined perforated silver discs. Labeled inside.
Bag 9 inches long (17 inches including wrist and drop rings); 7 inches wide
CONDITION: This bag appears to be in very good condition
PROVENANCE: Inherited
$ 500-700*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
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~ Delia
