Suzie Zuzek for Lilly Pulitzer: The Artist Behind an Iconic American Trend Model, 1962-1985 (RIZZOLI ELECTA)

The brightly coloured, playful prints of Lilly Pulitzer’s clothes have been a staple of American style within the Sixties, ’70s, and ’80s–worn by members of society from Palm Seaside to Nantucket, actresses, fashions, and classy housewives. One may all the time spot a “Lilly” with its simple traits: clear, comfy traces; brilliant and vivid colours; and the fantastical design of its materials. Whether or not on the seashore or a cocktail social gathering, these easy shifts for ladies and ladies and jackets and trousers for the gents have been a preppy ceremony of passage.

The vast majority of Pulitzer’s material designs from 1962 by means of 1985 have been primarily based on paintings by Key West-based artist Suzie Zuzek. These designs–monkeys sipping martinis, dancing flowers, colourful seashells, op-art geometrics–were all the trend and attracted the attention of such women as Jackie Kennedy, Joyful Rockefeller, and Dina Merrill. This book–which is a treasure trove of the long-lasting prints and contextualizes the purely American label–is vital for the libraries of those that love style and social historical past.