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Updated Pucci Book Chronicles Fashion House's Legacy with New Photography

publication · 2026-06-15

A new edition of the book chronicling the Pucci fashion house has been released, featuring updated photography. The book traces the brand's origins to its founder, Marchese Emilio Pucci di Barsento, an aristocratic designer whose lineage dates back to 15th-century Italy. Pucci's boutique on the isle of Capri, established in the early 1950s, attracted wealthy clients, heiresses, and movie stars with its 'Capri pants,' silk scarves, and lightweight separates. By the end of that decade, his designs were worn by Jacqueline Kennedy and Marilyn Monroe, and by the mid-1960s, the label had become synonymous with the international jetset lifestyle. The story highlights the brand's evolution from a single store to an international fashion house, as well as its pioneering role in logo branding and diversification. The updated edition offers new photography that captures the enduring appeal of Pucci's vibrant prints and designs.

Key facts

  • Updated edition of Pucci book released with new photography
  • Founder: Marchese Emilio Pucci di Barsento
  • Boutique on Capri opened in early 1950s
  • Worn by Jacqueline Kennedy and Marilyn Monroe by late 1950s
  • Label synonymous with jetset lifestyle by mid-1960s
  • Pucci lineage extends back to 15th century
  • Pucci was one of the first brands to bear a logo
  • Pioneer of diversification in fashion

Entities

Artists

  • Emilio Pucci

Institutions

  • Pucci

Locations

  • Capri
  • Italy

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