Paco Rabanne (B.1934). An Important Bomber Jacket, 1967

black leather, with rivetted aluminium panels arranged as hexagons, brass zip and press-stud cuffs -

Provenance: Made for Brigitte Bardot, to be worn in a film promotion.

Literature: L. Kamitsis,, London, 1999, (example illustrated, worn by Twiggy, with matching helmet and skirt).

Notes: Christie's would like to thank Paco Rabanne for his confirmation that this jacket was specifically made for Brigitte Bardot..

Christie's. Resurrection: Avant-garde Fashion. 30 October 2008. London, South Kensington. Image 2008 Christie's Ltd. www.christie's.com