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Top [Upper left] Top [Upper right] Ensemble [Lower left] Beach Dress [Lower right]

Emilio Puccic. 1968 [Upper left]] 1965-75 [Upper right] 1965-75 [Lower left] 1965-75 [Lower right]

The Kyoto Costume Institute

The Kyoto Costume Institute
Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan

The print of these pieces features rhythmical floral, ribbon and geometric patterns that create a harmonious design despite the combination of a variety of motifs and colors. These garments convey the outstanding sense of design of Emilio Pucci who was known as the prince of prints.
Pucci’s unique prints were at their best when featured in garments with a simple and relaxed silhouette, such as resort wear, loungewear and undergarments. In the collaboration between Pucci and American lingerie manufacturer Formfit-Rogers from the late 1950s, the designer went on to create an extensive array of original designs that resulted in the Pucci print being embraced by the public.
The colorful patterns designed to cover the entire garment also resonates with visual arts movements of the 1960s such as Op Art and Psychedelic Art.

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  • Title: Top [Upper left] Top [Upper right] Ensemble [Lower left] Beach Dress [Lower right]
  • Creator: Emilio Pucci [Upper left] Emilio Pucci [Upper right] Emilio Pucci [Lower left] Emilio Pucci [Lower right]
  • Fashion House: EMILIO PUCCI FLORENCE - ITALY [Upper left] EMILIO PUCCI FOR Formfit Rogers [Upper right] EMILIO PUCCI FOR Formfit Rogers [Lower left EMILIO PUCCI FOR Formfit Rogers [Lower right]
  • Label: EMILIO PUCCI FLORENCE - ITALY [Upper left] EMILIO PUCCI FOR Formfit Rogers [Upper right] EMILIO PUCCI FOR Formfit Rogers [Lower left EMILIO PUCCI FOR Formfit Rogers [Lower right]
  • Manufacturer: EMILIO PUCCI [Upper left] EMILIO PUCCI FOR Formfit Rogers [Upper right] EMILIO PUCCI FOR Formfit Rogers [Lower left EMILIO PUCCI FOR Formfit Rogers [Lower right]
  • Date Created: c. 1968 [Upper left]] 1965-75 [Upper right] 1965-75 [Lower left] 1965-75 [Lower right]
  • Type: Textile
  • Photographer: ©The Kyoto Costume Institute
  • Rights: Collection of The Kyoto Costume Institute, gift of Ms. Mariko Fujita [Upper left] Collection of The Kyoto Costume Institute, gift of Ms. Michèle Venture [Upper right] Collection of The Kyoto Costume Institute, gift of Ms. Mariko Fujita [Lower left] Collection of The Kyoto Costume Institute, gift of Ms. Mariko Fujita [Lower right]
  • Medium: White silk tricot; printed with multicolored geometric pattern. [Upper left] Nylon tricot; printed with multicolored circle, diamond, and ribbon motifs; fringed at hem. [Upper right] Nylon tricot; printed with multicolored ribbon motif. [Lower left] Nylon tricot one-piece dress; sleeveless; printed with multicolored flower and wave motifs on yellow ground. [Lower right]
The Kyoto Costume Institute

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