THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF EMILIO PUCCI ( ) 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 Presented first fashion show at the International Presentation of Italian Fashion in Florence
PUCCI DESIGNS WORN BY THE WEALTHY
FASHION INFLUENCES 1950’S ’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, November 29, 1992