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