PUCCI VERY VIVARA Spring/Summer 2024 by Camille Miceli at Rome

PUCCI VERY VIVARA Spring/Summer 2024 collection by Camille Miceli, presented in Rome on April 4th.

Against the majestic backdrop of the historic Palazzo Altemps, the rich heritage of Pucci and his Vivara print – an ode to the Mediterranean Sea, created in 1965 and inspired by a small island near Capri – was fused with Miceli’s new allure.

An escape to Rome: PUCCI VERY VIVARA Spring/Summer 2024 collection by Camille Miceli show featured icon Christy Turlington who opened the show, alongside Eva Herzigova, Mariacarla Boscono and actress Isabella Rossellini who closed the runway: an ode to the Vogue Italy cover shoot of 1990 that pictured her in front of a Vivara background, shot by Steven Meisel. The Eternal City and the psychedelic world of Pucci are mixed, providing the ultimate canvas for Vivara.

Inspiration of PUCCI VERY VIVARA Spring/Summer 2024 collection, the rippling of the water towards the shoreline, the movements of the sun and moon within a captivating design of organic and geometric shapes, the Pucci energy flows eternal. Since its creation in 1965, the iconic Vivara print has symbolised Emilio Pucci’s connection to the Mediterranean Sea and a remote, crescent-shaped island near Capri. Today, for her second runway show, Camille Miceli imbues Vivara with new allure.

An escape to Rome leads to the historic Palazzo Altemps near the Piazza Navona, where Vivazo along with other heritage prints return in a collection that gives off bold, modern and sensual expression. From an urban chic attitude to looks for days and nights by the beach, classic codes have been remixed and dialed up to emphasize Pucci’s creative dynamism.

In addition/details of PUCCI VERY VIVARA Spring/Summer 2024 collection by Camille Miceli, three prints define the season Cigni conjures the curvature of a swan’s neck with graceful, contoured shapes. Bersaglio is a reverberating pattern that swirls, curls and stretches into space. Chiave puts a Pucci spin on classic stripes. Mazmo is enlarged for a bolder effect especially on the laser- treated denim, which includes lighter chambray. Pesci and Iride continue to appear across the entire wardrobe, from crisp poplin blouses to fluid jersey dresses. Beyond Vivara’s aqustic blue, green and purple palette, these motifs are explored in several tonal variations: neutral nates of beige, khaki and black; a vivid spectrum of red, purple, pink and blue; poetic pastels; and luscious floral hues.

Silhouette Pucci Very Vivara collection by Camille Miceli, with a hippie twist here, an haute spin there, the silhouettes are highly sulted to summer whether foulard-style silk dresses, city ensembles in gabardine with print Inlays, or asymmetric tops and skirts. From tattoo and drop-hole tops to oversized blazers, bomber jackets, maxi skirts and jumpsuits, looks are playful yet sophisticated. The body is always highlighted or else suggested, as swimwear exposes a range of cut-out shapes with extra fringe for fun. Embellishments are developed throughout all-over palette embroidery, leather accents and chain details. Men’s wear echoes these themes, from eye-catching blousons and jackets to more nuanced denim and a selection of relaxed tees. For the finale, a series of hooded dresses and caftans in sponge material ned to the archives, their dramatic volumes providing the ultimate canvas for Vivara.

A sandal boasting a curvaceous heel inspired by Marmo’s lines and sandals outlined by leaves of leather introduce further workmanship to Pucci’s footwear. Meanwhile, a brooder offering of bags and accessories starts with elegant, structured shapes in leather with Pucci scarf detailing and chain straps or top handles and expands to chain begs in Iride-patterned nylon, raffia top flap bags and totes, and of course, the signature Puccinella, now dressed in pastel tulip bikini. Charismatic jewellery-cascades of coloured discs, lovers of chain, and studded leather links completes the Pucci Very Vivara Spring/Summer 2024 collection with an inclusive elan innate to Pucci.

From the ancient remnants of the Eternal City to the psychedelic world within each Pucci motif, culture becomes a complete immersion: constantly revived and Living.