Paco Rabanne (B.1934). A Tunic Dress, 1968

assembled from rivetted neon-leather panels. Price Realized £8,750  ($14,000)

Literature: L. Kamitsis, Paco Rabanne, London, 1999, (example illustrated)

Notes: The use of flourescent colour on leather was pioneered for Paco Rabanne by Patrick Lavoix for the Le Puy tanneries.

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