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 Futuristic Silvered Metal and Silk Abstract Geometric Necklace
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning chunky Emilio Pucci silvertone metal and silk necklace features a futuristic abstract shape, a heavy silvered chain, and a dimensional tube-shaped trio pendant. Emilio ...
$308Sale Price|20% Off
2000s Emilio Pucci Orange Leather Cloth Abstract Collar
By Emilio Pucci
Located in London, GB
Emilio Pucci Orange Leather and Cloth Abstract Collar, adjustable Measurements: 77cm x 4cm Condition: 2000s, like new
Pucci Lucite / Silk Necklace With Box
By Emilio Pucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Pucci new silver necklace with lucite pendant with silk inlay. Pendant dimensions: 2.75" x 3.75" x 0.75" Includes tag, original box and dust cover.
Base Metal
Dalben Disc Bead Australian Opal Rose Gold Necklace
By Oreste Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design one of a kind hand crafted necklace composed of disc bead Australian opals and a 18 k rose gold closure. The necklace length is 18 inch ( 46 cm ) with a 18 k rose gold clasp...
Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Issac Nussbaum 0.50 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Issac Nussbaum
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pendant necklace set in Italian hand made gold setting featuring a charming round brilliant cut diamond, weighing 0.50 carats. F color SI2 clarity. The incredible craft...
Diamond, 18k Gold
18K Gold Graduated Size Hardwear Link Chain Necklace 25.94g R4694
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ 18K Gold Graduated Size Horseshoe Link Chain Necklace ♥ We also sell push gate links that look just like this, so you can purchase extra links if you need this in a longer length...
18k Gold
Georgian Almandine Garnet Flat Cut 9 KT Gold Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
Red Garnet Love Antique Georgian period, 1800 ca, beautiful necklace made during the time of solid 9 Kt gold Comprising a riviere necklace with a centrepiece in the shape of a flower with suspended finial, close back setting as for Georgian tradition, with approx 53.00 Ct of natural Almandine Garnets flat cut, firey and sparkly Necklace is 43 cm in length, clasp is 15 x 17 mm. – central is 27 x 55 mm. (h. x w.) Very good condition keeping with age Georgian Garnet jewellery...
Garnet, Gold
$15,430
W 0.75 in L 11.82 in
Antique Belle Époque Diamond Platinum Collier De Chien Choker Collar Necklace
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Flexible diamond "collier de chien" made out of platinum and set with rose diamonds. Nine oval links alternate with nine double bows to form an exquisite choker. The collar is modell...
Diamond, Platinum
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold White Freshwater Pearl Necklace
Located in Darien, CT
Beautifully matched in color, size, shape, and luster, this Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold White Freshwater Pearl Necklace makes a striking, el...
Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Free Style Link Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Tiffany & Company 18k yellow gold free style open link necklace. This unique Tiffany piece dates back to the 1960's. The links are all free form and different from another. A ver...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.50 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Panther Link Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Five row panther link 14k yellow gold 18-Inch-long necklace with white gold sections accented with 170 round brilliant cut diamonds. Built in catch with underside safety. 170 round ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Vintage Chunky Gold Tone Curb Chain Necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage chunky gold tone curb chain necklace. Adjustable T-bar and heart toggles closure. Embossed YSL Made in France. Cursive YVES SAINT LAURENT signature on th...
Gilt Metal
Certified 266cts Jadeite Cicada Pendant, Long Life & Immortality, Imperial Green
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Please check out the HD video. In addition to being a status symbol, wearing jade traditionally has been known to grant the user good luck, health, prosper...
Jade
Vintage 1990's Chunky Statement Necklace With Diamonds
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1990's Chunky Statement Necklace With Diamonds - The necklace contains 181 round diamonds weighing approximately 4.80ct total weight, 6 marquises weighing approximately .50ct...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Gold Elsa Peretti Diamonds by the Yard Diamond Necklace 10773547
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful yellow gold diamond necklace by Tiffany & Co. from their Elsa Peretti Diamonds By The Yard collection. The necklace features 5 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 0.70c...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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...
1980s Emilio Pucci gold tone necklace NWOT
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Capri, IT
1980s Emilio Pucci gold tone necklace NWOT
Emilio Pucci Purple Cord Necklace with Printed Stone Pendant
By Emilio Pucci
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This Emilio Pucci necklace is made of a soft ribbon-like cord. The cord has knots with different size silver reflective balls. There is a silver and purple circle pendant with a larg...
EMILIO PUCCI Long Silver O-Ring Pendant Statement Necklace RARE
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Thiensville, WI
Rare Emilio Pucci long silver-toned O-ring pendant statement necklace. Large silver-toned polished metal O-ring pendant. Pendant is suspended from a long thin curb chain with an oval...
EMILIO PUCCI c.1980's Coppola e Toppo Bead Multi Strand Collar Necklace NOS
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage c.1980's Emilio Pucci (Coppola e Toppo) new old stock multicolored plastic lucite bead multi strand statement collar necklace. Five beaded strands made of round pale peach, mint, purple, and faceted smoky lucite...
Emilio Pucci Abstract Oversized XL Blue/Green Enamel Statement Necklace
By Emilio Pucci
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary piece Made in Italy Oversized statement necklace in signature PUCCI abstract print Combines blue, turquoise and green enamel shapes Silvertone backing and chain Cla...