Lovely butterfly print swimsuit by Emilio Pucci from the 1970s.

Description

Add a dose of Emilio Pucci's 1970s signature jet set glamour to your beachwear or vintage fashion collection. This fabulous and rare one-piece vintage swimsuit is splashed with one of Pucci's iconic butterfly prints in neon pink, baby pink, blue and lilac on a white background. The self-tie halter neck design features slightly curved sides. The open back almost suggests a two-piece illusion.

It has been crafted in Italy from a stretchy lycra/nylon blend and is signed throughout “Emilio". Unlined, except cotton lining in the crotch area. Cups are unpadded. The labels read “EMILIO PUCCI FLORENCE – ITALY" and “20% Lycra, 80% Nylon“. It is marked a Size 14 (Vintage).

Condition

This swimsuit is in excellent vintage condition. Appears to have worn very little, if at all. Elastic in excellent condition. Inner cotton lining in the crotch area is immaculate.

Size & Fit

Cups: Approx. a B-small C cup

Bust: 34 cm –13.4" (measured across under the bust cups where the straps start, unstretched)

Waist: Open

Hip: 72 cm – 28.3“ (measured at top of bottoms waistband and DOUBLED)

Length: 58 cm – 22.8“ (top of bust cup to crotch)

Approximate Modern Size:

M–smaller L

Incredible circa 1971 signature print Emilio Pucci two-piece bikini.

Description

Add a dose of Emilio Pucci's 1970s signature jet set glamour to your beachwear or vintage fashion collection. This fabulous and rare circa 1971 two-piece bikini top and bottom is made from pure cotton twill and splashed with one of Pucci's iconic abstract prints in shades of pink, purple, brown and cream. Love the stylized drop border print around bra cups and at top of bottoms.

I am happy to have found documentation with a Vogue editorial shot from 1971 by Henry Clarke showing a model wearing a bikini top of the same cut and a similar print like ours. Please see last picture.

The triangle shaped top features thin non-elastic spaghetti straps and a center back button and loop closure. The cups are unpadded, underwire free and lined in pink cotton. Very 70s!

The matching bottoms are set very low on the hip and have elastic on both sides. They are partially lined inside of the waistband and have a cotton gusset.

Both pieces are signed throughout “Emilio". The labels read “Emilio Pucci FLORENCE – ITALY" and “100% PURE COTTON“. The top is marked a Size 8 (Vintage).

Condition

This bikini is in overall very good condition. The bottom's elastic on both sides of the waistband has been replaced. Inner gusset cotton lining is clean. A few scattered, darker spots / discoloration at the bottoms' lower back area. Not visible when worn. Pleaser refer to the image provided. Freshly cleaned.

Size &Fit

Top

Will fit an A-B cup

Bust: 78 cm – 30.7" (measured closed across band and then doubled)

Length of Cup: 16 cm – 6.3" (measured from top seam of cup to bottom band, considering bust dart)

Width of Cup: 15 cm – 5.9" (measured from side seam to other side seam of cup)

Total Length: 27 cm – 10.6" (measured from top of strap to bottom of band)

Bottom

Hip (unstretched) : 84 cm – 33.1" (measured at waistband)

Hip (stretched): 90 cm – 35.4" (measured at waistband)

Total Length: 21 cm – 8.3" (measured at center back)

Approximate Modern Size:

XS – S

Reference photo: Henry Clarke for Vogue 1971 (Condé Nast via Getty Images)

Fabulous pink "Mombasa" print swimsuit by Emilio Pucci from the 1960s.

Description

Add a dose of Emilio Pucci's 1960s signature jet set glamour to your beachwear or vintage fashion collection. This beautiful and rare one-piece vintage swimsuit is splashed with Pucci's iconic African inspired "Mombasa" print in shades of pink, white and black. The halter neck design with a low open back has been crafted in Italy from spandex mesh lycra that has elastic at the neck and leg holes. It is signed throughout “Emilio", partially lined at crotch and closes with a pink-hued button at the back of the neck. The labels read “EMILIO PUCCI FLORENCE – ITALY" and “100% SPANDEX LYCRA“. It is marked a Size 12 (Vintage).

Designer

Marchese Emilio Pucci di Barsento was born in Naples, Italy in 1914. He opened his first boutique "La Canzone del Mare" (The song of the Sea) on the island of Capri in 1949. By the 1960s his signature look reigned as the ultimate status symbol for the decade and women like Marilyn Monroe, Lauren Bacall and Jacqueline Kennedy were seen in Pucci clothes. Pucci is known for his swirling, vivid prints and geometric patterns in bold psychedelic colours, His prints are signed "Emilio", rather than "Pucci". Emilio Pucci died in 1992.

Condition

Excellent vintage condition. Elastic in excellent condition. Inner cotton lining in the crotch area is immaculate. One hardly visible yellowish spot on the right strap near the neck (please see first picture).

Size & Fit

Bust: 66 cm – 26" (armpit to armpit, unstretched)

Waist: 54 cm – 21.3“ (unstretched)

Hip: 72 cm – 28.3“ (measured 15 cm – 6" below waist, unstretched)

Length: 78 cm – 30.7“ (top of strap to crotch)

Approximate Modern Size: S