Pucci Fashion Rocked the 1960's and Beyond

Hi everyone,

Here's a fascinating post from one of my colleagues, Retro: Kimmer. I strongly recommend having a close look at Kim's blog - it has a huge amount of great information on the cultural history of the twentieth century, with a particular focus on the 60s and 70s. Kim's blog is at: http://www.retrokimmer.com/

Rising out of the ashes of European fashion after World War II, Emilio Pucci brought a spectrum of carefree colors to the rationed continent. His sportswear beginnings lent a casual air to his work, a welcome relief from recent austerity and a new meaning to the term "resort wear." The swirling freestyle patterns and fluid fabrics he used became internationally recognized and desired, copied by many but rivaled by few.

To read more, go to: http://www.retrokimmer.com/2010/12/pucci-fashion-rocked-1960s-and-beyond.html