Emilio Pucci Books
Italian, 1914-1992
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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Creator: Emilio Pucci
Emilio Pucci - Fashion Story -Limited Edition Taschen 2010
By Emilio Pucci
Located in North Hollywood, CA
EMILIO. PUCCI Fashion Story by Armando Chitolina Edition and Vanessa Friedman Tashen 2010.
"Limited Edition of 10,000 Copies.
Each unique copy is bound with one of a selection of lim...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Emilio Pucci Books
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Paper
Oversized Book Emilio Pucci Fashion Story Vanessa Friedman Limited Edition 2010
By Emilio Pucci
Located in North Hollywood, CA
EMILIO. PUCCI Fashion Story by Armando Chitolina Edition and Vanessa Friedman Tashen 2010.
"Limited Edition of 10,000 Copies.
Each unique copy is bound with one of a selection of limited print fabrics from the Pucci collection".
Taschen, 2010. Hardcover (clothbound).
NO dust jacket.
With many illustrations almost all in color. 448 pages.
Text in English with summaries in German, French and English.
This book is in excellent condition.
The prince of prints: Pucci's vision and legacy Limited edition of 10,000 copies; each unique copy is bound with one of a selection of recent print fabrics from the Pucci collection. Pucci's vision and legacy Emilio Pucci (1914-1992) had a passion for women, a visionary sense of style, and an eye for color and design. With these talents he created a fashion house unlike any other. By the early '50s his boutique on the isle of Capri was catering to wealthy sophisticates, heiresses and movie stars buying his "Capri pants," silk scarves and lightweight separates.
By the end of the decade, Jacqueline Kennedy and Marilyn Monroe were wearing his dresses, and by the mid-60s the label was synonymous with the gilded lifestyle of an international jetset. Today, the house remains as vibrant as ever - Victoria Beckham, Elizabeth Hurley, and Kylie Minogue are adherents.
The Pucci story is a modern epic with its roots in renaissance Italy.
Dimensions : 14.50 H x 2.5 x 14.5 inches
Page count: 448.
Format: Hardcover.
Publisher: Taschen.
Languages: French, German, Italian.
Author: Vanessa Friedman, Alessandra Arezzi Boza. Editor: Armando Chitolina.
Emilio Pucci had a passion for women, a visionary sense of style, and an eye for color and design. With these talents, he created a fashion house unlike any other. By the early ’50s, his boutique on the isle of Capri was catering to wealthy sophisticates, heiresses, and movie stars buying his “Capri pants,” silk scarves, and lightweight separates. By the end of the decade, Jacqueline Kennedy and Marilyn Monroe were wearing his dresses, and by the mid-’60s, the label was synonymous with the gilded lifestyle of an international jetset. The Pucci story is a modern epic with its roots in renaissance Italy: the brand’s founder, the Marchese Emilio Pucci di Barsento, was a charismatic aristocrat whose lineage extends back to the 15th century. It is a story of evolution: a family company that grew from one tiny store to an international brand. And finally, it is a tale of innovation: Pucci was one of the first brands to bear a logo, and a pioneer of diversification into interiors, athletic wear...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Emilio Pucci Books
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Paper
Emilio Pucci Fashion Story Oversized Book by Vanessa Friedman Taschen 2010
By Emilio Pucci
Located in North Hollywood, CA
EMILIO. PUCCI Fashion Story by Armando Chitolina Edition and Vanessa Friedman Taschen 2010.
Limited Edition of 10,000 Copies.
Each unique copy is bound with one of a selection of lim...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Emilio Pucci Books
Materials
Paper
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A keen sportsman, Emilio Pucci first designed clothes for the ski team at Reed College in Portland, Oregon. Soon after, he set up his own house of haute couture on the Isle of Capri to produce athletic wear for American manufacturers. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage and contemporary Emilio Pucci clothing and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques.
- How do I pronounce Emilio Pucci?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Emilio Pucci is and Italian name, pronounced “uh-MEE-lee-ow POO-chee.” The company is named after Emilio Pucci who founded it in 1947. Today, modern collections from his company and vintage examples of his work are sought after by collectors. On 1stDibs, shop a wide array of vintage and contemporary Emilio Pucci clothing and accessories.
- Who is Emilio Pucci?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Emilio Pucci was an Italian fashion designer who founded his own fashion house in 1947. In the mid-20th century, Pucci’s joyful and dynamic designs were seen as a transition between luxurious couture and a new era of ready-to-wear pieces. Today, modern collections from his company and vintage examples of his work are celebrated by collectors. On 1stDibs, shop a wide array of vintage and contemporary Emilio Pucci clothing and accessories.
- Who owns Emilio Pucci?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The luxury company Emilio Pucci is owned by the holding company LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, often known simply as LVMH. Pucci was added to the group in 2000, under the leadership of current CEO and chairman Bernard Arnault. On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage and contemporary Emilio Pucci clothing and accessories from some of the world’s top sellers.
- Is Guess part of Emilio Pucci?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, Guess is not a part of Emilio Pucci. Since 2000, Emilio Pucci has been owned by the holding company LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton. Pucci was added to this group under the leadership of current CEO and chairman Bernard Arnault. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Emilio Pucci fashions from some of the world’s top boutiques.
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