Rabanne is set to debut three remarkable accessories at its Spring 2025 runway show in Paris, following the notable moment of dressing Chappell Roan in chainmail for the MTV VMA Awards.
Among the highlights is the world’s “most expensive bag,” a one-of-a-kind 1969 Nano bag crafted from 18-karat gold.
This stunning piece pays homage to the iconic “most expensive dress,” which was created by Paco Rabanne for French fashion icon Françoise Hardy in 1968. That dress, made of gold and adorned with diamonds, was a significant part of Rabanne’s legacy.
Paco Rabanne first gained fame in 1966 with his collection titled “12 Unwearable Dresses in Contemporary Materials.” He was known for his innovative use of unconventional materials in fashion, including metal, paper, plastics, and gold.
Creative director Julien Dossena has upheld this legacy with his collections for the house, now owned by Puig. The special project reflects a golden moment in the brand’s history when Hardy famously wore the dress made of 1,000 gold tiles and 300 carats of diamonds to promote a jewelry trade fair in Paris. Dossena recalled how she arrived in an armored truck with a security escort, “like a precious treasure,” creating a buzz that captured worldwide attention.
The Handcrafted 1969 Golden Bag, which will be featured on the runway, took 100 hours to create by Maison Rabanne and French artisan jeweler Arthus Bertrand. It will be priced at an impressive 250,000 euros.
In addition to the golden bag, Rabanne will debut two other bags made in collaboration with heritage artisanal workshops. The Handcrafted 1969 Glass Bag is crafted from Murano glass pastilles by Venini, a renowned glassmaking house established in Venice in 1921, famous for its brushstroke-like marbling effects.
The Handcrafted 1969 Ceramic Bag is made from ceramic discs by Astier de Villatte. This Parisian ceramics workshop preserves 18th-century manufacturing traditions and employs the art of “estampage” (stamping). This technique involves shaping clay by pressing it into plaster molds, resulting in delicate textures and unique finishes.
Dossena expressed enthusiasm about these exceptional pieces:
“They were really exceptional pieces to work with.”
Following the show, these bags will be available for order at the Paris Rabanne boutique.
