Roberto Capucci

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Roberto Capucci
Born	(1930-12-02) 2 December 1930 (age 93) Rome, Italy
Occupation	Fashion suits

Roberto Capucci (born December 2, 1930, in Rome) is an Italian fashion designer.

Roberto Capucci studied at the Accademia di Belle Arti, under the guidance of acclaimed artists like Renato Marino Mazzacurati, Avenali, and Libero De Libero.^[1]

In 1950, Capucci established his first atelier in Sistina. The following year, he showcased his creations at Giovanni Battista Giorgini’s Villa in Florence, marking a pivotal moment in his career. Oriana Fallaci, reporting for the weekly Epoca in 1952, highlighted the significance of Capucci's work alongside other designers during the first historic show at the Sala Bianca of Palazzo Pitti in Florence.^[2]

In 1958, Capucci designed "Linea a Scatola" (Box Line), earning him the prestigious Boston Fashion Award. This recognition placed him alongside luminaries like Pierre Cardin and James Galanos.^[3]

Venturing onto the international stage, Capucci captivated French critics during the 1961 Paris fashion shows, prompting him to establish his atelier in Paris in 1962. Returning to Italy in 1968, Capucci presented his collections in Rome and contributed to Pier Paolo Pasolini’s film “Teorema” by designing costumes for Silvana Mangano and Terence Stamp.

In 1970, Capucci's innovative spirit manifested at the Nymphaeum of the Museo di Arte Etrusca at Villa Giulia in Rome, where he challenged conventions with models donning low-heeled boots, minimal makeup, and hairstyling.

His later years witnessed a departure from established fashion calendars in the 1980s, with Capucci choosing to present his collections only when fully prepared.

The 1990 exhibition “Roberto Capucci l’Arte Nella Moda - Volume, Colore e Metodo” at Palazzo Strozzi in Florence marked a resurgence, earning acclaim across prominent museums globally. In 2005, Capucci's legacy was preserved through the establishment of the Fondazione Roberto Capucci, housing an extensive archive of historical dresses, illustrations, drawings, and media. The opening of the Roberto Capucci Foundation Museum in 2007 further solidified his impact on the fashion world, hosting exhibitions and workshops in Florence.

Throughout the years, Capucci continued to collaborate with artists and presenting events like “Roberto Capucci per i giovani designer. Oltre (a)gli abiti – il design prende una nuova piega” in Milan in 2013. In 2010, his collaboration with artists Maurizio Martusciello and Mattia Casalegno resulted in the audiovisual installation 'Il Gesto Sospeso,' premiered at the Temple of Hadrian for the Rome Fashion Week.

Roberto Capucci's contributions have earned him recognition as a key figure in “Italian High Fashion” and a pioneer of the Made in Italy movement.