1960s Emilio Pucci Signature Print Midi Dress. Silk Jersey Knit, MOD Harlequin design in cool psychedelic colors. Figure hugging and light-weight this dress is the epitome of the wild color clash patterns the designer is known for. Wide contrasting print bands adorn the neck and cuffs. The dress zips up the back and is unlined fine gauge silk.
By the mid-1960s the Pucci empire had taken off, the international press dubbed Florentine designer Emilio Pucci the “Prince of Prints.” Women like Marilyn Monroe, Lauren Bacall, and Jacqueline Kennedy were seen in Pucci clothes.
Pucci sold an astonishing array of casual wear. He sold products from the new Capri pants to silk dresses, scarves, jumpsuits, and pajamas. His bold use of prints, which featured colors that clashed, made his creations stand out from the other designers of his time. The popularity of his printed silk dresses skyrocketed when young consumers discovered how lightweight they were. They were also wrinkle-free. Dozens of Emilio Pucci outfits could be packed into a single bag for travel.
1960s Emilio Pucci Signature Print Midi Dress. Silk Jersey Knit, MOD Harlequin design in cool psychedelic colors. Figure hugging and light-weight this dress is the epitome of the wild color clash patterns the designer is known for. Wide contrasting print bands adorn the neck and cuffs. The dress zips up the back and is unlined fine gauge silk.
By the mid-1960s the Pucci empire had taken off, the international press dubbed Florentine designer Emilio Pucci the “Prince of Prints.” Women like Marilyn Monroe, Lauren Bacall, and Jacqueline Kennedy were seen in Pucci clothes.
Pucci sold an astonishing array of casual wear. He sold products from the new Capri pants to silk dresses, scarves, jumpsuits, and pajamas. His bold use of prints, which featured colors that clashed, made his creations stand out from the other designers of his time. The popularity of his printed silk dresses skyrocketed when young consumers discovered how lightweight they were. They were also wrinkle-free. Dozens of Emilio Pucci outfits could be packed into a single bag for travel.
