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.
Emilio Pucci Blue Print Cotton Vintage Bucket Hat
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Emilio Pucci Blue Print Cotton Vintage Bucket Hat is a striking accessory that embodies the brand's signature vibrant and bold aesthetic. Crafted fr...
DRIES VAN NOTEN Size S Black Multi Color Splatter Polyamide Bucket Hat
By Dries van Noten
Located in San Francisco, CA
DRIES VAN NOTEN bucket hat in a black polyamide featuring a multicolor splatter print. Excellent Pre-Owned Condition. Marked: S Measurements: Opening: 21.5 inches Brim: 3.25 inche...
ETRO purple cotton blend paisley print beige raffia jute floppy hat S
By Etro
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ETRO purple cotton blend paisley print beige raffia jute floppy hat S Reference: AAWC/A01603 Brand: Etro Material: Fabric, Raffia Color: Purple, Beige Pattern: Paisley Closure: Slip ...
Emilio Pucci S/S 2005 Rainbow Printed Cotton Cap Baseball Hat
By Emilio Pucci
Located in BELLEVUE HILL, NSW
From Christian Lacroix’s exuberant tenure at Emilio Pucci, this S/S 2005 printed cap captures the designer’s joyful collision of heritage and youthful modernity. Made in Italy, the six-panel silhouette is crafted from structured cotton and emblazoned with one of the season’s signature psychedelic prints - a kaleidoscope of lemon, lilac, turquoise, and coral outlined in bold black, signed with the hand-drawn Emilio signature. Lacroix’s direction for Pucci in this period celebrated colour and movement, infusing the house’s 1960's jet-set spirit with a 21st-century energy. This cap exemplifies that vision - playful yet refined, graphically psychedelic yet unmistakably luxurious. A rare and collectible accessory from a pivotal creative chapter in Pucci’s history. Reference Photos: (1-2) Pucci S/S 2005 Fashion...
Hermés 1970s Astrology Bucket Hat
By Hermès
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
For every Hermés lover! Circa 1970s, this bucket hat features the recognizable astrology motif designed by Francoise Faconnet and a band around the base of the crown. Created in 1963, the astrology motif was rereleased various times throughout the 1970s, 1980s and early 2000s, and “. . . is a fascinating interpretation of a 400-year-old celestial charting...
57 Dior Galliano Dior Trotter Charms Monogram Oblique Bucket Hat Diorissimo 57
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
Dior Galliano Dior Trotter Charms Monogram Oblique Bucket Hat Diorissimo 57 Christian Dior bucket hat in the designer's most recognizable pri...
F/W 1996 Dolce & Gabbana Brown Nylon Animal Print Vintage Bucket Hat EU 57
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a vintage brown zebra print Dolce and Gabbana bucket hat. From the Fall/Winter 1996 collection, this classic bucket hat is outfitted in br...
Maison Michel Custom Huge Summer Hat in Roberto Cavalli Floral Print Fabric
By Maison Michel
Located in Gresham, OR
Maison Michel Custom Huge Summer Hat in Roberto Cavalli Floral Print Fabric: A sensational organza print in classic Cavalli style featuring pink florals, blue jays and gold scrollwor...
Vintage Emilio Pucci Adjustable Hat
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Your search for your next favorite hat ends here! This amazing vintage Emilio Pucci hat has so many fun details, you will never get tired of weari...
2000s Emilio Pucci Large Brim Signature Print Sun Hat & Coordinating Sequin Bag
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Gresham, OR
2000s Emilio Pucci Large Brim Signature Print Sun Hat & Coordinating Sequin Bag: A typically fabulous Pucci print on a 21" trapunto-stitched brim, cotton sun hat perfect for your res...
Emilio Pucci Printed Cotton Jersey Palazzo Pant & Bra Beach Pajamas 4/15/1975
By Emilio Pucci
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Emilio Pucci printed cotton jersey palazzo pant & tie front bra top, beach pajamas dated 4/15/1975. Halter neck bra top ties at the bust front, the match...
Emilio Pucci Pink Print Sheer Silk Chiffon Tunic Top with Tropical Foliage 8
By Emilio Pucci
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Emilio Pucci printed pink sheer silk chiffon, flutter tunic top printed with tropical foliage in bright colours. Marked size 8US. Pull on top with a wide contrast print neckline, eas...
Etro Mix Print Silk Chiffon Peplum Slip Dress with Acrylic Bauble Bodice 44
By Etro
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Etro mix print silk chiffon, peplum slip dress with acrylic/resin bauble bodice. Marked size 44. Scoop neckline dress with a single colorful acrylic/resin bauble at the center front ...
Etro Silk Print Crepe de Chine Halter Neck Asymmetrical Hem Peek A Boo Dress S
By Etro
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Etro silk print crepe de chine halter neck asymmetrical hem peek a boo dress, in red & blue stripes with florals on a white ground. The perfect dress for warm days. Slips on ties at ...
Oscar de la Renta Bold Print Silk Organza Ruffle Trim Scoop Neckline Gown 1970s
By Oscar de la Renta Active
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rare, Oscar de la Renta bold print silk organza, ruffle trim, low scoop neckline evening gown from the 1970s. Gorgeous bright floral print gown with a deep ruffle trimmed scoop neckl...
Escada by Margaretha Ley Black Silk Printed Round Neck Blouse with Sequins 40
By Escada Margaretha Ley
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Escada by Margaretha Ley Black Silk Printed Round Neck Blouse with Sequins size 40, from the 1990s. Black silk with a bright abstract print throughout. The blouse is sewn with a wind...
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