The Unknown Life of Emilio Pucci: From Resistance to Fashion Legend

A new book titled 'Emilio Pucci: The Astonishing Odyssey of a Fashion Icon,' penned by his niece, Idanna Pucci, and her husband, Terence Ward, reveals lesser-known aspects of Emilio Pucci's life before he became a famous fashion designer.

The book examines Emilio Pucci's role during World War II, where he risked his life transporting crucial documents to the Allies. These documents were used in the Nuremberg Trials.

The biography also covers his political career and the creation of the Pucci fashion house, which contributed to the rebirth of post-war Italy as a center for fashion and art. Notable figures such as Sophia Loren and Jackie Kennedy wore his creations.

The book includes testimonies, diaries, and declassified military records, outlining Emilio Pucci's journey from torpedo bomber pilot to the world of fashion.