LOS ANGELES, CA (LA ELEMENTS) 7/18/2025 – “What I love is making music. Caribbean music. African music – all kinds of things. A fashion designer should also be a man of the arts, a complete artist,” said legendary Spanish/French fashion designer, Paco Rabanne back in 1984.
The artistry of Rabanne saw him pushing the limits of fashion in his work. Metal often found their way into his cutting-edge designs much to the chagrin of traditionalists. While his renown comes from the world of style, he had a deep love for music. He was one of the first designers to fuse fashion, music and culture in an innovative way. Through his label Paco Rabanne design and the Centre 57, he brought Afro, disco and funk artists into the center of the creative scene of Paris.
Today, Rabanne’s musical legacy comes to life through collaboration with the legendary Miraval Studios.
Currently owned by actor Brad Pitt and producer/composer Damien Quintard, it is Quintard who has produced a complete remaster of Rabanne’s original Afro-disco catalog.
The iconic single, “Listen To The Music” by Judy Carter, saw its original release in 1983, and as of July 9, is available on streaming platforms. “Remastering this track means bringing back a raw, joyful and strikingly modern energy from the Paco Rabanne Design catalog, “says Quintard. “Judy Carter has that pop elegance and sense of freedom that perfectly matches the sonic identity of Miraval.”
To celebrate this revival, Rabanne is launching the #RabanneRemix challenge, an open call to producers, beatmakers, musicians and creators worldwide. The goal is to remix the original track and share their own vision of tomorrow’s sound. The prize would be an exclusive residency at Miraval Studios this October, to co-produce an original track alongside world-class engineers. A once-in- a-lifetime chance to contribute to the rebirth of the Paco Rabanne musical identity-and to write a new page in this visionary story.
This challenge taps into the spirit of Paco Rabanne who always believed fashion and music were living, evolving languages-meant to be shared.
“Music has always been at the heart of Rabanne’s DNA,” says Vincent Thilloy, President of Rabanne. “As early as 1966, Monsieur Rabanne was a pioneer in integrating music into his runway shows, creating a unique and avant-garde experience. He later developed a truly holistic approach to the artform, launching his own label and founding dedicated spaces like Centre 57. Bringing this musical heritage back to life felt not only natural-it felt essential. That’s why we’re especially proud to collaborate with one of the most iconic studios in the industry: Miraval Studios. We’re excited to see how a new generation of artists will take ownership of this track and breathe new life into it.”
TuneCore, the leading independent development partner for self-releasing artists will be joining this project. They will support the new wave of talent by ensuring the remixers music reaches audiences worldwide.
Project Timeline:
July 2025: Release of the Listen To The Music remaster and launch of the #RabanneRemix challenge on TikTok
September 2025: Residency at Minerval Studios with the selected artist and Damien Quintard.
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