The Rise and Fall-ish of Paco Rabanne 

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No idea why this channel isn’t bigger. There’s hours of content on here I wanna binge watch, but don’t have the time

The only thing I remember about Paco Rabanne was their fragrance that they sold. I didn't much care for it, but I do remember it

I really HATE when corporate left out the given name the second after the founder died and use "growth" to describe the brand's future.

The way you pronounced his name before stating his passing was beautiful.

Staple fragrances in every pharmacy cabinet 😊

The graphics on the television screen shows me how much fun you have making these videos! Thank you again and greetings from Amsterdam! ❤

I don’t even care about all this but her voice makes everything sounds SO interesting 😊

this channel is phenomenal and deserves so much more subscribers. the amount of research and passion in each video is phenomenal

My memories of the brand beyond fragrances is well tailored menswear: sweaters, casual wear that seemed to contrast nicely with his fragrances. I wish men moved more towards tailored clothing again vs. athletic and streetwear because both can coexist

Waking up to a new video from Understitch!!!… priceless!!! Keep them coming, your videos are very eye opening!!!.. much appreciated from Mexico!!

Jean Patou got its last nail on the coffin when it became “Patou.” Getting rid of the first name is always the legal maneuver before the brand’s funeral. I’m afraid the same thing is happening with Rabanne. IMO, the only worthwhile thing Paco Rabanne ever sold under his name was perfumer Michael Hy’s creation- Calandre. Paco Rabanne was not a creator nor an artist. He was an opportunistic money-maker, like many “artists” of his generation. May he rest in peace.

Love your content first of all ♥ (Paco) Rabanne's story is so fascinating, I knew very little about it but you've opened a new world. The collab with HM was fun, vibrant and giving disco vibes - too bad I couldn't put my hands on it!

I found this channel and I feel in ❤ not only does it give you business advice but, also give you an insight on the high's and low's.

Great essay. I had always been told that while Rabanne was credited with designing all the costumes for Barbarella he had actually only done the the shimmering green tiled dress/leotard. It was only later that I found out that the garment was only inspired by Rabanne and actually designed by Fonteray. I used to love Paco Rabanne pour homme when I was in high school and university.

I've said it before and I'll say it again... Brilliant work!!! I love when you share ideas on how things can be better.

Great video as usual!!! I completely agree with you in regards to Rabonne not having a cohesive message with their clothing. I really like some of the designs but it is all over the place.

I don't mean to sound repetitve, but, yet again another great video. To me, the big three from that era (in terms of ushering in modernism and what became the "mod look" of that era were Cardin, Rabane, and Gernreich. It would be also be amazing to see the rise and fall of Pierre Cardin as well as Cardin's repetoire is also legendary. ty.

I LOVE this channel, I work in commercial production and binged 15+ videos before an interview with a fashion show company. They conducted the interview in an archive closet (lol) and I didn’t get the job but at least I could drop some knowledge on iconic shows!

Thank youuuuuu. Been waiting for that one

since they change the name of the fashion house from PACO RABANNE to just RABANNE it's a crime to disrespected monsieur Paco Rabanne Hoping to change it back again to PACO RABANNE

This channel is a gem, I cherish it a lot

Had no idea that Rabanne launched a makeup line! I will be making some purchases 👀

Could you do a video about self-portrait? Thank you, really love this channel ✨✨

I had no idea Paco Rabanne made clothes until I was about 18... All I'd seen growing up were (the very memorable) adds for fragrances.

The 2012 relaunch was a total ripoff of McQueen’s silhouettes in Plato’s Atlantis collection.

Ugh I love your stuff man!

Great program 👏👏👏

Yeah I noticed recently that the "Paco" was removed. It can be a little confusing to the general masses if the brand isn't super recognizable. Like people will always know Dior, is Christian. Mostly my experiences with the brand is seeing their 1 Million fragrance at every perfume store or kiosk. That golden bottle.

Love your content, can you possibly cover Escada, Thierry Mugler, Ninna Ricci?

I hope you make a video about Givenchy!

26:08 😁 and after a few weeks I can confirm the first impression on the lipstick and I will definitely buy another one and one of those 2 pan eyeshadows!

This 2008 Moscow show lady is Veronika Jeanvie.

Thank you, Its great brand too bad Rabanne the designer lost it way. After 60 years the metal disc mini skirt it still sexy and exciting. Unfortunate Paco could not solve the many problems he had encounter with his metal disc fashion. The idea came to him in one night. Really ! It is more likely he got the great idea from his mother who was the head seamstress for Balenciaga who was a master at drapping and tailoring. Rabanne mother cut Balenciaga fabric and sew them for years, so she knew all the secrets of the master. I learn so much from your youtube video. Thank you again.

i’d love for you to do a video on versace 🥺

Wonderful video

i remember people being upset when Saint Laurent dropped “Yves”

The Paco Rabanne not making the Barbarella costume was a shock to me, in my graduation 2 professors of fashion history lectured that Rabanne was the costume designer of that movie

they need a statement bag, they can conveniently place the perfume in there or even make a mini bag for their perfume

I’m curious if you have a Rick Owens video on the pipeline. The lore must be insane 😮

You decided to release two(!) Videos on the day I move to a new house. I'm late aa

It’s so nebulous figuring out what PR ends up being, all most of think of is the metal pallets dresses and/or the metal hoods. I really want them to do well but man, it’s just so hard to see. where they are going. I thought for a little bit in the early 2020s that they were having a moment, but no I have no idea what they are representing. I really hope they stick around for a while longer.

@understitch, could you please do an episode on Olivier Rousteing and Balmain ? Pretty Please lol 🤣 Great Video btw.

I am so glad this video exists because not too long ago, after scrolling through their Instagram page, did I come to the realization that the brand had become too stagnant and is still relying on Paco's signature patterns and styles in almost all their campaigns and heavily in their accessories instead of innovating on his early ideals, especially in metal wear......in a world where that was the goal, Gianni would not have been the one to create oroton.....I just hope they focus on innovating the use of unorthodox materials in a grand style for their couture to put them back on the map.....I want them to go the Viktor and Rolf route : put on very splashy, innovate couture shows and stop focusing too much on being commercial, to make the beauty and fragrance offering more desirable, as you already alluded to. Honestly, I love the boho style for their rtw line and would like it if it is made the central style of the rtw, mixed a bit with the retrofuturism style as a differentiator. Anyways, thank you for an enjoyable watch♥️

Around 08:29, for what I know, 1 or 2 Barbarella costumes were bought chez Rabanne "without" is official involvement, all the rest was not from his atelier. I believe, but not sure, that the green corset is actually his. What I well remember is when they stopped the production of Metal: people went literally crazy, and become apt to anything to buy the last original bottles. It was funny because a friend of my fell in the frenzy, and short after an article appeared on US Vogue about this scarcity. We were still in the pre-internet era, so I cannot imagine how huge was the rabid search for this peculiar scent. Everybody talks about Angel, Opium, Chanel 5, for me Metal was really addictive. You are absolutely right about Arora: this was a huge misyake of incompetent managers, for sure! For me, born when he started his business, and student of arts, he will be always dear to me because of a HC collection of the 80s (86?87?88?) when he put on the catwalk 4 models walking together with the reproduction of a painting of George de la Tour fraction in 4. With Metal, this is why he is so dear to me. Forgot to mention his New Age lectures he made here in Amsterdam which were sensational. Couldn't came in, because it was overly packed, but the papers had written about for weeks: nobody had enough at that point in time...

I worked with their team and the problem is that the collections looks very cheap, they try to follow trends without following following them which is very confusing, They hire very shitty store managers , in Paris most of their clerks left for other brands. Customer service is awful. It’s very painful to see because the legacy is incredible

YOU sound like you could fix them. Go on.... Make yourself available - for the right fee of course. 😊

I only know of paco rabanne from their 1million perfume advert it’s a horrible perfume but genius marketing

THE FETISH KING WE BRITS JUST LOVED HIM !!!! ^0^

they should hire me as cd

This line was amazing. But the crazy is that they went the way Pier Cardin did! Just put a label on any thing and sell it! Eventually it cheapened the line. I don’t see any fashion in their clothing. I think they are using AI. 😂😂

Can you make a video about Gigi Hadid's Guest In Residence?

can you do a video one day on giorgio armani nobody talks much of him

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Vous m'avez dit de pas dire (silent H)ardy!

same fate of FERRAGAMO that should be stay the name of SALVATORE FERRAGAMO

That horrid Miley song is called Doctor not Nurse😂

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I was with you until the AI, metaverse stuff. That would be a disaster for them, and does not appeal to the current generation, at all. It’s seen as tacky and gimmicky.

Metal was lovely. Light floral and feminine. Drew men like a pile of cash in the street. Didnt smell like food, sorry.