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Emilio Pucci Textiles

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.

Find vintage Emilio Pucci evening dresses, scarves, skirts and other clothing and accessories on 1stDibs.

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Creator: Emilio Pucci
Pair of Rare Vintage Pucci Scarves with Linen Cushion Pillows
By Emilio Pucci
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    A 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.
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    Emilio 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.
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    No, 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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    Camille Miceli has been the artistic director of Emilio Pucci since September 2021. Miceli came to the brand with experience from Chanel, Louis Vuitton, and Christian Dior. Find a collection of expertly-vetted Emilio Pucci clothing and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
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    Emilio 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The 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.
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