1960s Tropical Emilio Pucci Top & Skirt Set designer-paco-rabanne Bodice: 17" from shoulder to

Bodice: 17" from shoulder to drop waist

From what I can gather it only lasted a season or two but while it lasted it emphasized heavily on well made and beaded pieces like this

Yves inspiration for this collection was Pablo Picasso and the Harlequin print was used in in both the Haute Couture collection and the ready to wear

The pants are a slim cut - think Jackie Onassis in Capri - with a flat front and lean leg that stays the same width as it hits the ankles

John Kloss who was an Ossie Clark contemporary and I love his work

1960s Tropical Emilio Pucci Top & Skirt Set designer-paco-rabanne Bodice: 17" from shoulder toI love these sets from the legendary Emilio Pucci. They are a classic and so versatile since you are getting two amazing pieces in one shot. Plus they makes you think of far off tropical luxuries & lazy days spent by oceans with umbrella topped drinks in hand. Both of the pieces in this ensemble are superbly simple in cut, allowing the beauty of that custom print to shine. The colors are beautiful ocean, tropical blue hues a mix of turquoise