EMILIO PUCCI S/S 2008 Signature Kaleidoscope Print Dress 40

Name: EMILIO PUCCI S/S 2008 Signature Kaleidoscope Print Dress 40
Brand: Emilio Pucci
Rating: 5 (66 reviews)

About the Item

Step into the golden era of the mid-2000s jet set with this exquisite, archival piece from the Emilio Pucci Spring/Summer 2008 collection. Designed during Matthew Williamson’s influential tenure at the house, this dress embodies the perfect fusion of Pucci’s legendary kaleidoscopic heritage and a contemporary, red-carpet-ready silhouette. Crafted from signature fluid fabric, the garment features a vibrant, masterfully composed geometric print that creates a striking visual depth—a hallmark of the Pucci atelier. The dress is defined by its masterful architectural construction, featuring a sophisticated asymmetrical hemline that offers dramatic movement and a refined, airy allure. The hemline can be knotted if wished. Styling Suggestion: Embrace the collection’s original runway aesthetic by pairing this dress with metallic strappy sandals and minimal, high-polish gold hardware. Keep makeup fresh and luminous to complement the vibrant color palette. DETAILS: Multicolored Emilio Pucci signature print dress Simply slips on Wonderful colors with Pucci's signature kaleidoskope print "Emilio" discreetly written all over Can be worn as an asymmetric dress or knotted in front Supersoft boddyhugging fabric Dry Clean Only Made in Italy Designer Size 40

Designer:
Emilio Pucci
Brand:
Emilio Pucci
Dimensions:
Marked Size: 40 (EU)
Place of Origin:
Italy
Period:
2000-2009
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Unworn, excellent condition.
Seller Location:
Switzerland, CH
Reference Number:
Seller: EPVENTDRS401stDibs: LU416329167972

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Emilio Pucci

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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