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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Vintage Emilio Pucci Electric Blue & Crystal Earrings 1980s
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Wilmslow, GB
The most incredible oversize Vintage Emilio Pucci Crystal Earrings. Crafted with large crystals in a silver tone metal. The vibrant electric blue discs crafted from a type of rubberi...
Dangling Earring in 14K Rose Gold Handmade Luxury Diamond Jewelry
Located in Chicago, IL
Dangling Earring 14K Rose Gold Handmade Luxury Diamond Jewelry Mom Birthday Gift Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New with tags: A brand-new, unu...
Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Green Chrysoprase with Pave Diamonds Paradizia Earrings
By Paradizia
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Description Vivid green faceted Chrysoprase surrounded with pave diamonds in a contrasting black rhodium frame sets off the green, giving the earrings and edgy modern look. Item #E24...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
18 Karat Gold 2.61 Carat Yellow and White Diamond Flower Drop Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Gold 2.61 Carat Yellow and White Diamond Flower Drop Earrings Let’s rediscover the depths of magnificence with the most pristine pieces of diamond jewelry. Add the fragran...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Blue Dangle Earrings Natural Briolette Kyanite Gemstone 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
New Brilliant Blue Color Drop Earrings Grape Vine Dangling Style Natural gemstones of Natural Kyanite briolette shape (tear drops) Size of each stone is approx 6x4mm Whole top Area...
Kyanite, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Multi-Loop Light Umba Sapphire Briolette Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim designed these beautiful cascading Multi-Loop Light Umba Sapphire Briolette Earrings, which are overflowing with illuminating hues of blue, pink...
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Triplet Emerald MOP Rock Crystal Diamond Gold Dangle Earrings
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Triplet Earrings. 18.00 Carats Emeralds are layered over mother-of-pearl and topped with clear faceted rock crystal. The earrings are 14K Yellow Gold. There are 0.47 Carats...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow...
14K Solid Gold Diamond Dangle Chain Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Gold Diamond Dangle Chain Earrings For Women Anniversary Gift Gold Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New without tags: A brand-new, unus...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Yoko London Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Earrings Set in 18k White Gold
By Yoko London
Located in London, GB
These elegant earrings by Yoko London feature 10-11mm Tahitian pearls beneath a delicate diamond design. With each pearl selected and handset in Yoko London's London workshop, each p...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
【Vine Symphony】Crystal Vine Aurora South Sea Pearl Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These exquisite Aurora South Sea Pearl Earrings feature luminous pearls paired with 1.22 carats of sparkling diamonds, arranged in a stunning geometric design. The intricate diamond ...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
$8,680 / item
W 0.63 in L 1.38 in
【Crown Radiance】Lucky Clover Aurora South Sea Pearl Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Add a touch of elegance and charm with these Aurora South Sea Pearl Earrings, featuring radiant pearls paired with delicate floral designs. The intricate flower motifs are adorned wi...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
925 Sterling Silver Pave Diamond Round Dangle Earring
Located in Chicago, IL
925 Sterling Silver Pave Diamond Round Dangle Earring Diamond Wedding Earring Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition...
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Pave Diamond Dangle Spinel Earring 14k Gold & 925 Silver
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Diamond Dangle Earring 14k Gold&925 Silver Spinel Earring Birthday Gift Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New without tags: A brand-new, unus...
Diamond, Spinel, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold, Silver