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Fashion career

Born in Florence, Italy, the son of an Italian marchese, Pucci studied in both Italy and the USA, eventually gaining a doctorate in political science in 1941. Pucci was a member of the Italian olympic ski team of 1934, and in 1935 won a skiing scholarship to Reed College in Oregon. He first ventured into clothing design at Reed by creating the ski team's uniforms. He graduated from Reed with the class of 1937, after also studying at the University of Georgia. Florence (Italian, Firenze) is a city in the center of Tuscany, in central Italy, on the Arno River, with a population of around 400,000, plus a suburban population in excess of 200,000. ... A Marquess is a nobleman of hereditary rank in Europe and Japan. ... The Politics series Politics Portal This box:      Political Science is the field concerning the theory and practice of politics and the description and analysis of political systems and political behaviour. ... For the movie, see 1941 (film). ... Year 1934 (MCMXXXIV) was a common year starting on Monday (link will display full 1934 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1935 (MCMXXXV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar). ... Reed College is a private, independent liberal arts college located in Portland, Oregon. ... Official language(s) (none)[1] Capital Salem Largest city Portland Area  Ranked 9th  - Total 98,466 sq mi (255,026 km²)  - Width 260 miles (420 km)  - Length 360 miles (580 km)  - % water 2. ...

In 1947 he was photographed by Toni Frissell, a photographer working for Harper's Bazaar, wearing skiwear Pucci had designed himself. Upon learning this, Frissell's editor asked Pucci to design skiwear for a story on European Winter Fashion, which ran in the winter 1948 issue of the Bazaar Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Year 1947 (MCMXLVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1947 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Weeki Wachee spring, Florida (1947) Toni Frissell, or Antoinette Frissell Bacon, (March 10, 1907 - April 17, 1988) was an American photographer, known for her fashion photography, World War II photographs, portraits of famous Americans and Europeans, children, and women from all walks of life. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Harpers & Queen. ... Year 1948 (MCMXLVIII) was a leap year starting on Thursday (link will display the 1948 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

The exposure encouraged him to create and sell clothes for women, and he opened a couture house in 1950 on the Isle of Capri and also expanded with a couture location in Rome. Pucci became well known for his signature use of bright colours, bold patterns, and striking designs. Popular early creations were a line of wrinkle-free printed silk dresses and the still popular Capri pants. Couture is the name or part of the name of several communes in France: Couture, in the Charente département Couture-dArgenson, in the Deux-Sèvres département Couture-sur-Loir, in the Loir-et-Cher département See also La Couture Haute couture CharlElie Couture, a French... Year 1950 (MCML) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Capri (Italian pronunciation Cápri, usual English pronunciation Caprí) is an Italian island off the Sorrentine Peninsula. ... Capri pants (often just called capris) are a style of trousers worn during the summer. ...

From 1954 to 1968 he designed stewardess uniforms for Braniff Airlines. These avant-garde creations were designed as individual components to be added or removed as weather dictated. The uniforms included turtlenecks, t-shirts, crop jackets and culottes.^[1] Among the more unusual innovations was a "bubble helmet" — a clear plastic hood worn by flight attendants between terminal building and aircraft to protect their hairdos from rain and the blast of jet engines.^[2][3] He suggested the three bird motif for the design of the Apollo 15 mission patch. One of many different airplane livery designs of Braniff International Airlines. ... Apollo 15 was the ninth manned mission in the Apollo program and the fourth mission to land on the Moon. ...

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Political career

In addition to his life of fashion, Pucci was elected to the Italian Parliament. The Parliament of Italy (Italian: Parlamento Italiano) is the national parliament of Italy. ...

While a Member of Parliament, Pucci was hired by New York ad agency Jack Tinker and Associates to re-design the hostess wardrobes for Braniff International Airways. Pucci would end up designing seven complete outfits for Braniff hostesses, pilots and ground crew between 1965 and 1977. Pucci incorporated Alexander Girard's "BI" logo into some of his prints. Braniff International Airways was an American airline that existed from 1928 until 1982. ... Also: 1977 (album) by Ash. ... One of the biggest names in mid-century textile design is Herman Millers Alexander Girard (1907-1993), trained at the Royal Institute of British Architects in London and at the Royal School of Architecture in Rome. ...

Pucci brand

After his death in 1992 his daughter, Laudomia Pucci, continued to design under the Pucci name.

The Pucci brand was revived by the French firm Louis Vuitton-Moet-Hennessy Group, who acquired the rights in 2000. Designers who have worked under the Pucci brand include Julio Espada and Christian Lacroix. In 2006, British designer, Matthew Williamson replaced Lacroix as creative director. Laudomia Pucci continues to serve as the Image Director. LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton S.A. (Euronext: MC), usually shortened to LVMH, is a French holding company and the worlds largest luxury goods conglomerate. ... Year 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full 2000 Gregorian calendar). ... Christian Marie Marc Lacroix (May 16, 1951 in Arles, France) is a French fashion designer. ...

Emilio Pucci clothes and accessories are sold through Emilio Pucci and Rossignol boutiques worldwide and in high-end department stores, mostly feature the designer's original brightly coloured, often swirly, prints or new designs in his original distinct style. The fashion house produces ready-to-wear clothes and accessories for women, in addition to a small range of men's accessories. In the past, the house has produced a more comprehensive range of men's wear, including a line in partnership with Ermenegildo Zegna, which included men's jackets lined with Pucci printed fabric, especially for American department store Saks Fifth Avenue. Skis Rossignol S.A., also known as the Rossignol Group, is a sports equipment company based in Isère, France. ... Ermenegildo Zegna logo The high-fashion clothing company Ermenegildo Zegna (pronounced dzenya according to Italian pronunciation) was founded in 1910 in Trivero, Italy by tailor and entrepreneur Ermenegildo Zegna. ... Saks Fifth Avenue is a chain of upscale American department stores that is owned and operated by Saks Fifth Avenue Enterprises (SFAE), a subsidiary of Saks Incorporated. ...

A limited-edition Pucci carrying case for the PlayStation Portable handheld gaming system was marketed as by Sony as a high-end accessory on their PlayStation Signature line. The case has since sold out. ^[4] The PlayStation Portable , officially abbreviated as PSP) is a handheld game console released and currently manufactured by Sony Computer Entertainment. ...

Pucci boutiques in the U.S. are located in New York, Bal Harbour, Beverly Hills, Boston, South Coast Plaza and Americana Manhasset.

External Links

• FlyBraniff.com History of Pucci Designed Uniforms for Braniff International Airlines

References

1. ^ http://www.2wice.org/issues/uniform/stew.html
2. ^ He also designed logos for the NASA program in the United States.Image of "bubble helmet".
3. ^ http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4156/is_20020929/ai_n12578973
4. ^ PlayStation Signature accessories, among which an Emilio Pucci case was sold.