THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF EMILIO PUCCI (1940-1992) By: Breanda Burch

THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF EMILIO PUCCI (1940-1992)

By: Breanda Burch

-An Italian nobleman born 1914 in Naples, Italy - A devoted skier and

scholar, earned a PHD in Political Science

- Worked with White Stag (first professional clothing commission )

Emilio Pucci

THE DISCOVERY OF PUCCI

-ski slopes in Switzerland, Harper’s Bazaar photographer, Toni Frissel-the first slim stretch ski pant with

an elastic stirrup -created pieces added to

December of 1948 issue of Harper’s Bazaar

- recognizing him as a talented sportswear designer

- led him to a commission for Lord &Taylor

HOUSE OF PUCCI

-First store in Capri, Italy in 1949 along with a workshop in his palace.-First couture line in 1950 - Presented first fashion show at the International Presentation of Italian Fashion in Florence

PUCCI DESIGNS WORN BY THE WEALTHY

FASHION INFLUENCES 1950’S -1960’S

Colorful psychedelic prints

PUCCI 1960’S PRINTS CONTINUED

1960S DESIGNED UNIFORMS FOR THE STEWARDESSES OF

BRANIFF INTERNATIONAL AIRLINE

PUCCI’S DESIGN INFLUENCES ON LATER DESIGNERS

Anna Sui, Spring 2008

November 20, 1914 - November 29, 1992