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 Italy Extra-Wide Pale Pink Resin Jeweled Cuff Bracelet
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Atlanta, GA
Emilio Pucci designed this adorable massive resin baroque bracelet bangle. The chunky cuff is made of pale pink resin ornate with a gunmetal framing geometric design topped with pour...
Choker, Swan, Sterling Silver, Handmade, Italy
By K-OVER
Located in Firenze, IT
The “Swan” choker is part of our jewelry collection. All our sterling silver pieces of jewelry are handmade: it means that none is like the other. As a matter of fact, our aim is to ...
Sterling Silver
$38,800Sale Price|20% Off
Syna Yellow Gold Cuff Diamond Bracelet
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18kyg Diamond 7.50 carats approx. Open cuff bracelet About the Designers ~ Dharmesh & Namrata Drawing inspiration from little things, Dharmesh & Namrata Kothari have c...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Kingman Waterweb Turquoise Sterling Silver Cuff by Rick Martinez
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Sterling silver cuff with overlay bead and rope patterns surrounding a 7/8” x 1-7/8” Kingman Waterweb turquoise. The five wire cuff is 5 1/4” with a 1 1/8” gap. Width: 2” Gap: 1-1/8...
$14,800
H 1.25 in L 6.25 in
1.8 Carat Diamond Modern "Caviar" Tapered Cuff Bracelet in Solid Yellow Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This one-of-a-kind piece, created in our shop by Eytan Brandes, is beautiful and striking, but it's also a superb example of the jeweler's art, combining excellent design, meticulous...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
CHANEL Vintage Gold Woven CC Logo Cuff Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France 1996 collection Gold Plated The bracelet is in good condition showing minimal wear Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This item is a pre-...
Gold
Hermès Sterling Silver Eclipse Cuff
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Hermès Sterling Silver Eclipse Cuff is a wide cuff bracelet crafted of genuine sterling silver and features a perforated H design, reminiscent of the Evelyne handbag. Extra small...
Sterling Silver
CHANEL Vintage Gold Link Curb Cuff Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France Gold Plated The bracelet is in good condition showing minimal wear Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This item is a pre-owned vintage pi...
Gold
$1,440Sale Price|40% Off
Hammered Brass and Crocodile Leather Cuff Signed Artisan Bracelet
Located in North Miami, FL
This studio signed Nada Sawaya New York hand hammered brass and brown crocodile leather wide cuff bracelet is very sculptural. It is beautiful on the wrist...
Brass
$2,152Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Sapphire Bangle Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Multi-Color Gem & Sapphire Bangle Set in 18K Gold & Silver — 7.5 Inches Gemstones: • Natural Blue Topaz – 5 Carats • Natural Red Ruby – 6 Carats • N...
Amethyst, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
“Bangle” bracelet Thierry Mugler Haute Couture 1990’s
By Thierry Mugler
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
MUGLER - Striking gilt bronze bangle bracelet. Very good overall condition, with some signs of wear and marks in the metal. Haute Couture collection circa 1990, under the artistic di...
Gilt Metal
$2,047
W 0.79 in L 7.49 in
Chanel Vintage 1997 Maltese Cross CC Logo Crystals Turquoise Red Cuff Bangle
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1997 Maltese Cross CC Logo Crystals Turquoise Red Purple Brown Cabochon Pendant Charm Chunky Modernist Cuff Bangle Bracelet Very good condition. Light scratches or co...
18k Gold
Thierry Mugler bracelet 'bangle' Haute Couture 1990s
By Thierry Mugler
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
MUGLER - Impressive golden bronze bangle bracelet. A Haute Couture Collection circa 1990, under the artistic direction of Thierry Mugler. Condition: Good condition Dimensions: Circ...
Gilt Metal
Emilio Pucci Pink Faux Coral Bracelet
By Emilio Pucci
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Hardly any visible wear to bracelet is evident on this used Emilio Pucci designer resale item. Comes with dust bag. Details Pink Metal Bangle bracelet ...
Emilio Pucci 1980s Wide Medallion Cuff Bracelet
By Emilio Pucci
Located in New York, NY
A large cuff style 1980s satin and shiny gold tone bracelet by iconic fashion house Emilio Pucci. The large top medallion is satin gold and measures 3 inches wide and 2.75 high. The ...
Gold Plate
Emilion Pucci Spring Summer 2012 Jewelled Pink Resin Cuff Bracelet
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Nice, FR
EMILIO PUCCI pink resin cuff bracelet embellished with fuchsia crystals and glass cabochons. Spring/Summer 2012 Collection. Signed EMILIO PUCCI 2012...
Pucci Pink Jeweled Cuff Bracelet, 2012
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Amazing jeweled cuff from Emilio Pucci! Made of a bright bubblegum pink hard plastic with magenta rhinestone floral motif design. Gold toned metal hardware. Engraved with Emilio Pucci 2012...