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A new book, "Emilio Pucci: The Astonishing Odyssey of a Fashion Icon," co-authored by his niece Idanna Pucci and Terence Ward, will be presented at Pitti Uomo.
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Florence, Italy
Who
Idanna Pucci, Terence Ward, Emilio Pucci, Edda Ciano, Gian Galeazzo Ciano, Suzy Menkes, Toni Frissell, Diana Vreeland
What
A new book, "Emilio Pucci: The Astonishing Odyssey of a Fashion Icon," co-authored by his niece Idanna Pucci and Terence Ward, will be presented at Pitti Uomo.
When
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 04:00:38 GMT · 3h 29m ago
Where
Florence, Italy ·
Why
The book aims to reveal a lesser-known side of Emilio Pucci, including his role in World War II where he smuggled compromising documents to the Allies.
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The historical account sheds new light on a prominent fashion icon's wartime activities, contributing to a deeper understanding of his life beyond his design career. It also highlights the personal risks taken during a critical period of global conflict.
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4 events in this thread- Culture & Industry3h 29m agoA new book, "Emilio Pucci: The Astonishing Odyssey of a Fashion Icon," reveals that fashion designer Emilio Pucci played a critical role in World War II, risking his life to smuggle compromising documents to the Allies.Open article
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- Culture & Industry3h 29m agoA new book, 'Emilio Pucci: The Astonishing Odyssey of a Fashion Icon,' authored by designer’s niece Idanna Pucci and Terence Ward, will be presented at Pitti Uomo on Wednesday.Open article
- Culture & Industry3h 29m agoA new book, "Emilio Pucci: The Astonishing Odyssey of a Fashion Icon," reveals fashion designer Emilio Pucci's hidden past as a World War II spy who smuggled sensitive documents for the Allies.Open article