Designer Presentations  Information of Great Importance: 1. Designer Name 2. Birthplace and Date a) (Country and Year only) 3. Decade of Influence 4. Color/Design/Trend a) (Famous for using) 5. Major or Unique Awards 6. Interesting Fact

Italian Fashion Designer EMILIO PUCCI

Personal Information Born: November 1914 Birthplace: Florence, Italy Died: November 1992

Early Years  Born into wealthy family  Educated at:  University of Milan  Ph.D. from University of Florence  Italian Olympic Ski Team in 1934  Italian Air Force during WWII Pucci Italian AF 50 th Anniv. scarf 1970’s

Pucci Fashions  Best known for wild and daring designs in:  Swimwear  Psychedelic patterns

Winter Wear Pucci’s first success was in Winter Wear (Late 1940’s) Women’s ski suit (Designed for a friend) Use of “stretch” materials

Psychedelic Color Patterns Pucci’s greatest influence evident in the 1960’s

Awards  Sports Illustrated Design Award  Won for his designs in sportswear  1990 – Council of Fashion Designers of America Award  Award for Lifetime Achievement

Pucci Fashions Today  After his death, his daughter continued the Pucci legacy.

Interesting Fact  Marilyn Monroe was a big fan of Pucci’s designs.  She was buried in a Pucci dress after her death in 1962.

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