The Most Famous
DESIGNERS from Spain
Top 3
The following people are considered by Pantheon to be the most legendary Spanish Designers of all time. This list of famous Spanish Designers is sorted by HPI (Historical Popularity Index), a metric that aggregates information on a biography’s online popularity.
1. Paco Rabanne (1934 - 2023)
With an HPI of 68.42, Paco Rabanne is the most famous Spanish Designer. His biography has been translated into 38 different languages on wikipedia.
Francisco Rabaneda Cuervo (18 February 1934 – 3 February 2023), more commonly known under the pseudonym of Paco Rabanne (French: [pako ʁaban]; Spanish: [ˈpako raˈβan]), was a Spanish-born naturalised-French fashion designer. Rabanne rose to prominence as an enfant terrible of the fashion world in the 1960s with his use of unconventional materials such as metal and plastic in his clothing, and for his incorporation of futuristic elements in his designs, gaining notoriety for his space-age style. He collaborated with a range of iconic fashion houses and designed costumes for films. Rabanne was also the recipient of several awards, including the Legion of Honour, which recognised his contributions to the arts and fashion. In addition to his fashion work, Rabanne was known for his fragrances. He created a number of highly successful scents, including Paco Rabanne Pour Homme, 1 Million, and Lady Million.
2. Manolo Blahnik (b. 1942)
With an HPI of 60.01, Manolo Blahnik is the 2nd most famous Spanish Designer. His biography has been translated into 28 different languages.
Manuel "Manolo" Blahnik Rodríguez (; born 27 November 1942) is a Spanish fashion designer and founder of the eponymous high-end shoe brand.
3. Mariano Fortuny (1871 - 1949)
With an HPI of 56.43, Mariano Fortuny is the 3rd most famous Spanish Designer. His biography has been translated into 18 different languages.
Mariano Fortuny y Madrazo (Catalan: Marià Fortuny i de Madrazo, pronounced [məɾiˈa fuɾˈtuɲ i ðə məˈðɾaθu]; 11 May 1871 – 3 May 1949) was a Spanish polymath, artist, inventor and fashion designer who opened his couture house in 1906 and continued until 1946. He was the son of the painter Mariano Fortuny y Marsal.
People
Pantheon has 3 people classified as Spanish designers born between 1871 and 1942. Of these 3, 1 (33.33%) of them are still alive today. The most famous living Spanish designers include Manolo Blahnik. The most famous deceased Spanish designers include Paco Rabanne, and Mariano Fortuny.
