By the mid-1960s, the international fashion press, enamored of his dazzling scarves and slithery dresses in sensuous psychedelic silk jersey, had dubbed Florentine designer Emilio Pucci the Prince of Prints. Less well known is that, starting in the early 1950s, Pucci applied his colorful, abstract patterns to static angular mediums such as ceramics, floors and furniture, imbuing them with movement, not to mention glamour. He was the first fashion designer to enter the lifestyle market, founding the successful brand that exists today.
Born in 1914 to one of Italy’s oldest noble families, Emilio Pucci, Marchese Pucci di Barsento, was a member of the postwar international jet set, hopping from beach to mountain to city. His fashion career began unexpectedly in 1947, when he created a revolutionary stretch ski outfit that was photographed on the Swiss slopes for Harper’s Bazaar.
Eschewing a life of aristocratic glamour, the self-taught Pucci opened a boutique on Capri dedicated to simple resort clothing (think capri pants) that evoked the Mediterranean’s undulating waves and refreshingly bright colors. At the time, luxury fashion was as constricted as a Dior cocktail dress, but the Swinging Sixties were on the horizon. Signed with what Vogue International editor Suzy Menkes calls a “handwritten ‘Emilio’ flourish” — a concept, she points out, as novel as that of designer ready-to-wear — his designs were soon seen on celebrities like Jackie Kennedy and Marilyn Monroe.
From the airline uniforms he created for Braniff in the 1960s to the emblem he crafted for the Apollo XV space mission in 1971, Pucci’s designs were visionary. In spite of his traditional roots (or because of them), the Prince of Prints was forward thinking and outward looking. Pucci put his signature flourish on patterns that were flexible — first for fashion, then for furnishings and objects. Whether on fabric or foam, shelves or sails, as he first explained some 70 years ago, the ornamental designs work in “continuous motion.” Venturing into nontraditional design partnerships, he laid the groundwork for a future brand, a classic legacy that his daughter Laudomia Pucci continues today.
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EMILIO PUCCI c.1960’s Blue Signature Print 2 Piece Bikini Bathing Suit Swimsuit
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Thiensville, WI
EMILIO PUCCI c.1960’s Blue Signature Print 2 Piece Bikini Bathing Suit Swimsuit Circa: 1960’s Label(s): Emilio Pucci / Neiman Marcus Trophy Room...
EMILIO PUCCI c.1969 Yellow Multicolor Op Art One-Piece Bathing Suit Swimsuit
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Thiensville, WI
Brand / Manufacturer: Emilio Pucci Circa: 1969 Designer: Emilio Pucci Style: One-piece swimsuit Color(s): Shades of yellow, black, pink, white Lined: No Marked Fabric Content: "100% ...
EMILIO PUCCI c.1960's Blue Wave Print Polka Dot Beach Swim Cover Lounge Robe
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Thiensville, WI
EMILIO PUCCI c.1960's Blue Wave Print Polka Dot Beach Swim Cover Lounge Robe Brand / Manufacturer: Emilio Pucci Circa: 1960's Collection: Emilio Pucci fo...
EMILIO PUCCI 1960s Pink "Mombasa" Print One-Piece Halter Neck Swimsuit Size S
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Munich, DE
Add a dose of Emilio Pucci's 1960s signature jet set glamour to your beachwear or vintage fashion collection. This fabulous and rare one-pie...
ROSE MARIE REID c.1950s EMILIO PUCCI Signature Print One Piece Swimsuit / Romper
By Emilio Pucci, Rose Marie Reid
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage Rose Marie Reid of California c.1950's Emilio Pucci signature print one piece swimsuit / romper. Multicolor Emilio Pucci striped Sicilian motif signature print in shades of b...
EMILIO PUCCI c.1960’s Pink Signature Print One-Piece Bathing Swimsuit
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Thiensville, WI
EMILIO PUCCI c.1960’s Pink Signature Print One-Piece Bathing Swimsuit Circa: 1960’s Label(s): Emilio Pucci / Lord & Taylor Style: One-piece bathing swimsuit Color(s): Shades of ...
EMILIO PUCCI c.1970s Multicolor Geometric Stripe Triangle Halter Bikini Swimsuit
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Thiensville, WI
EMILIO PUCCI c.1970s Multicolor Geometric Stripe Triangle Halter Bikini Swimsuit Circa: 1970s Label(s): Emilio Pucci Designer: Emilio Pucci Style: Biki...
EMILIO PUCCI c1970s Signature Print Silk Chiffon Beach Cover Poncho Scarf Blouse
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Thiensville, WI
DESCRIPTION: EMILIO PUCCI c.1970s Signature Print Silk Chiffon Beach Cover Poncho Scarf Blouse Circa: c.1970’s Label(s): Emilio Pucci; Saks Fifth Avenue Emilio Pucci Boutique Sty...
EMILIO PUCCI c.1960's Op Art Signature Print One Piece Bodysuit Bathing Swimsuit
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage Emilio Pucci c.1960's op art signature print one piece bathing suit. Multicolor op art signature print mesh lycra in shades of green, yellow, orange...
EMILIO PUCCI c.1970s Multicolor Op Art High-Cut One Piece Snap Bodysuit Swimsuit
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Thiensville, WI
EMILIO PUCCI c.1970s Multicolor Op Art High-Cut One Piece Snap Bodysuit Swimsuit Brand / Manufacturer: Emilio Pucci Circa: 1970s Designer: Emilio Pucci Style: One-piece Swimsuit Col...
Emilio Pucci for Formfit 1960s Retro Floral Swim Bottoms
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Emilio Pucci's Formfit 1960s Retro Floral Swim Bottoms epitomize the essence of vintage chic with their enchanting classic Pucci print, featuring a delightful retro pink floral desig...
1960S EMILIO PUCCI Brown Nylon & Spandex Swimsuit
By Emilio Pucci
Located in New York, NY
1960S EMILIO PUCCI Brown Nylon & Spandex Swimsuit
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Ivory + Gold Vintage 80s One Piece Swimsuit
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and classic early 1980s YVES SAINT LAURENT ivory / off-white and gold seashell print one piece halter swimsuit / bodysuit! Features a flattering ruched waist that hides any...
Hermes Men's Coups de Goua'H Swim Trunks Blue Givre M
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Hermes long swim trunks featured in Coups de Goua'H print. In Bleu Givre colorway. H design with a gouache technique where the colours seem to be be under water. Trunks have an elast...
F/W 2004 Christian Dior by John Galliano Brown Leopard Print Silk Blend Robe
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a brown leopard print Christian Dior robe designed by John Galliano. From the Fall/Winter 2004 'Gambler' collection, this robe boasts a leopard print that was heavily used on the season's runway. While this is a dressing robe...
Missoni Multicolour Knit Cropped Poncho
By Missoni
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Missoni is known for their iconic and playful knits and this cropped poncho is an emblem of the brand. The cropped length gives a fresh take on a poncho and the fringe details adds a...
$460Sale Price|20% Off
Size: XS - Medium
1970s Bill Blass Brown White One Shoulder Vintage One Piece Swimsuit Bodysuit
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 70s BILL BLASS chocolate brown and white one shoulder swimsuit or bodysuit! Features a sloped with stripe at waistband, and above the bust. Built i...
Versace Bustier Plunging Open Back Cutout Denim Print Swimwear Swimsuit
By Versace
Located in Naples, FL
Versace Bustier Plunging Open Back Cutout Denim Print Swimwear Swimsuit IT 44 Excellent Condition. Like New.
2000s Dolce & Gabbana Leopard Bikini
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Very fun 2000s Dolce and Gabbana Beachwear leopard print bikini. Halter tie top with underwires and interlocking DG gold tone metal clasp. Low rise bi...
$1,450
Size: Small - Medium
1960s Gottex Black Sheer Cut - Out Sexy One Piece 60s Vintage Swimsuit Bodysuit
By Gottex
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy and rare 1960s GOTTEX black one piece swimsuit or bodysuit with sheer cut-out sides! Features a high neck with an open back. Black on black polka dot print. Semi sheer cut-outs ...
The Rudi Gernreich "monokini" 1964 Topless Bathing Suit RARE!
By Rudi Gernreich
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer, Rudi Gernreich, was one of the most revolutionary designers of the 20th century. The rare Gernreich 1964 topless bathing suit was one of the most sensational, shocking, ...
$1,243Sale Price|20% Off
Size: IT42
John Galliano Vintage Turquoise Black Gazette Print Plunge Swimsuit M
By John Galliano
Located in Berlin, DE
A striking and rare John Galliano Beachwear one-piece swimsuit from the mid-2000s, featuring the designer’s now-iconic Galliano Gazette newspaper print in a vivid turquoise and black...
$393Sale Price|25% Off
Size: Small - Medium
1990s Bill Blass Rope Strap Black Nautical One Piece Vintage Swimsuit Bodysuit
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage BILL BLASS black one piece swimsuit or bodysuit! Features chic tan rope straps that add just the right amount of jazz to this figure flaunting piece! Great alone for the...
Bill Blass Black Cutout Mesh Halter Swimsuit Bodysuit, 1990s
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy vintage BILL BLASS black mesh cut-out one piece swimsuit or bodysuit! Features a convertible strap, which means you can wear it as a halter, or strapless! Cut-out mesh detail on...
EMILIO PUCCI multicolor2022 IRIDE PLUNGING NECK One Piece Swimsuit XS
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Emilio Pucci swimsuit is crafted in multicolor Iride-printed polyamide (80%) and elastane (20%)—please note the content and size tag are missing. Designed with a ...
EMILIO PUCCI red & pink 2022 MARMO ONE SHOULDER One Piece Swimsuit XS
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Emilio Pucci swimsuit in bright red, purple, and pink is crafted from a vibrant polyamide (80%) and elastane (20%) blend, featuring the house’s iconic Marmo print...
Emilio Pucci Two-Piece Set with Iconic Floral Print - We pay for import duty!
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Milano, IT
Rare and vibrant Emilio Pucci two-piece ensemble from the early 2000s, featuring the house's unmistakable psychedelic floral print in a dynamic palette of turquoise, green, purple an...
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Size: 12 (Vintage)
EMILIO PUCCI c.1960’s Multicolor Floral Op Art 2 Piece Bikini Bathing Swimsuit
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Thiensville, WI
EMILIO PUCCI c.1960’s Multicolor Floral Op Art 2 Pc Bikini Bathing Swimsuit Brand / Manufacturer: Emilio Pucci Circa: 1960s Designer: Emilio Pucci Style: Swimsuit Color(s): Shades o...
Emilio Pucci Purple Black White Blue & Grey Print 2 Piece String Bikini 44
By Emilio Pucci
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Emilio Pucci purple black white blue & grey print 2 Piece String Bikini 44. Triangle halter tie top & tie side bottom. Together with the rectangle tie top carry bag. Fits like a size...
Emilio Pucci Purple Black White Blue & Grey 1 Piece Low Back High Cut Swim Suit
By Emilio Pucci
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Emilio Pucci purple black white blue & grey 1 piece low back high cut swim suit marked 44eu. Bright signed Pucci print swim suit, low scooped neckline deep low back & high cut leg op...
EMILIO PUCCI Logo Print String Bikini
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Emilio Pucci white, blue, orange and black string abstract print bikini with logo details. Triangular bikini halter style top and matching high leg side tie bottoms. Features royal ...
EMILIO PUCCI Palm Print String Bikini
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Emilio Pucci orange, blue and green string palm leaf print bikini. Triangular bikini halter style top and matching high leg side tie bottoms. Features royal blue lining and adjustab...
EMILIO PUCCI c.1960s Two Piece Orange Yellow Green Scallop Print Bikini Swimsuit
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Thiensville, WI
EMILIO PUCCI c.1960s Two Piece Orange Yellow Green Scallop Print Bikini Swimsuit Brand / Manufacturer: Emilio Pucci Circa: 1960s Designer: Emilio Puc...
NEW Emilio Pucci Signature Print One-Piece Swimsuit Swimwear
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
The Emilio Pucci one-piece swimsuit features an unmistakable collection print to keep your vacation style at the top of its game. Emilio Pucci's tonal-pink swimsuit...
Emilio Pucci Blue Printed Bikini Swimsuit
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Summer Sexy... Circa 2000s, this Emilio Pucci bikini features one of Pucci's signature abstract prints in shades of blue, purple and green. Padded top with...
EMILIO PUCCI c.1960s Multicolor Signature Floral Mesh One Piece Bathing Swimsuit
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Thiensville, WI
EMILIO PUCCI c.1960s Multicolor Signature Floral Mesh One Piece Bathing Swimsuit Circa: 1960s Label(s): Emilio Pucci, Exclusively for Saks Fifth Avenue Designer: Emilio Pucci Style: One-piece swimsuit Color(s): Shades of blue, purple, green, black, white Lined: Partial Marked Fabric Content: “100% Lycra” Unmarked Fabric Content (feel of): Elastic; Hardware: Metal Additional Details / Inclusions: Emilio Pucci c.1960s Floral print one-piece swimsuit. Fitted mesh lycra...