1. Designer Presentations  Information of Great Importance: 1. Designer Name 2. Birthplace and Date a) (Country and Year only) 3. Decade of Influence 4. Color/Design/Trend a) (Famous for using) 5. Major or Unique Awards 6. Interesting Fact

2. Italian Fashion Designer EMILIO PUCCI

3. Personal Information Born: November 1914 Birthplace: Florence, Italy Died: November 1992

4. Early Years  Born into wealthy family  Educated at:  University of Milan  Ph.D. from University of Florence  Italian Olympic Ski Team in 1934  Italian Air Force during WWII Pucci Italian AF 50 th Anniv. scarf 1970’s

5. Pucci Fashions  Best known for wild and daring designs in:  Swimwear  Psychedelic patterns

6. Winter Wear Pucci’s first success was in Winter Wear (Late 1940’s) Women’s ski suit (Designed for a friend) Use of “stretch” materials

7. Psychedelic Color Patterns Pucci’s greatest influence evident in the 1960’s

8. Awards  1955 - Sports Illustrated Design Award  Won for his designs in sportswear  1990 – Council of Fashion Designers of America Award  Award for Lifetime Achievement

9. Pucci Fashions Today  After his death, his daughter continued the Pucci legacy.

10. Interesting Fact  Marilyn Monroe was a big fan of Pucci’s designs.  She was buried in a Pucci dress after her death in 1962.

11. References  http://www.fashionencyclopedia.com/Pi-Ro/Pucci- Emilio.html http://www.fashionencyclopedia.com/Pi-Ro/Pucci- Emilio.html  www.emiliopucci.com www.emiliopucci.com  http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/ magazine/MAG1072529/index.htm http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/ magazine/MAG1072529/index.htm