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The Life and Legacy of Emilio Pucci (1940-1992). By: Breanda Burch. Emilio Pucci. -An Italian nobleman born 1914 in Naples, Italy A devoted skier and scholar, earned a PHD in Political Science W orked with White Stag ( first professional clothing commission ). The Discovery of Pucci.
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The Life and Legacy of Emilio Pucci (1940-1992) By: Breanda Burch
Emilio Pucci • -An Italian nobleman born 1914 in Naples, Italy • Adevoted skier and scholar, earned a PHD in Political Science • Worked with White Stag(first professional clothing commission)
The Discovery of Pucci • -ski slopes in Switzerland, Harper’s Bazaar photographer, Toni Frissel • -the first slim stretch ski pant with an elastic stirrup • -created pieces added to December of 1948 issue of Harper’s Bazaar • recognizing him as a talented sportswear designer • led him to a commission for Lord &Taylor
House of Pucci -First store in Capri,Italy in 1949 along with a workshop in hispalace. -First couture line in 1950 - Presented first fashion show at the International Presentation of Italian Fashion in Florence
Fashion influences 1950’s -1960’s Colorful psychedelic prints
1960s designed uniforms for the stewardesses of Braniff International Airline