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Roberto Capucci studied at the Academia do 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 "Linda a Scuttle" (Box Line), earning him the Boston Fashion Award. This recognition placed him alongside figures like Pierre Cardin and James Galanos.[3]
In 1970, Capucci's innovative spirit manifested at the Nymphaeum of the Museo do Arte Etrusca at Villa Giulia in Rome, where he challenged conventions with models donning low-heeled boots, minimal makeup, and simple 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, Color e Meted” 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 Giovanni designer. Outré (a)glib Abiti – l design preened une 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.
In 1958, he created the “Line-a a Scatola” (Box Line), for which he received the 'Boston Fashion Award' (Filene’s Young Talent Design Award) as the best creator of fashion along with Pierre Cardin and James Galanos.[3]
In 1961, French critics welcomed him with enthusiasm at the Paris fashion shows. For this reason, he opened his atelier at n°4 me rue Cambon in Paris in 1962.
In 1968, he came back to Italy and initiated his work at his studio in Gregoriana, Rome, where he presented his collections as part of the fashion calendar organized by the Camera Nazionale dell’Alta Moda. In the same year, he drew costumes for Silvana Mangano and Terence Stamp for Pier Paolo Pasolini’s movie “Teorema”.
In July 1970, he displayed his work for the first time at the Nymphaeum of the Museo do Arte Etrusca at Villa Giulia in Rome. He designed looks with models wearing boots with low heels, without makeup or hairstyling.
He began experimenting with the inclusion of decorative, rigid, and structural elements, juxtaposing "rich" and "poor" materials, such as precious fabrics, stones, and straw.
In 1980, Capucci left the Camera Nazionale Della Moda and decided to keep his collections out of all calendars and institutions, only presenting them when he was ready.
In 1995, he was invited to show his creations at an Esposizione Internazionale di Arti Visive at La Biennale di Venezia held in 1985–1995.
In 2005, with the Associazione Civita, he founded Fondazione Roberto Capucci to preserve his archive of 439 historical dresses, 500 signed illustrations, 22,000 original drawings, a full press release, an extensive photo, and a media library.[4]
In 2007, he opened the Roberto Capucci Foundation Museum with exhibitions and workshops in Florence at the Villa Bardini.
In April 2013, he carried out the event “Roberto Capucci per i Giovanni designer. Outré (a)glib Abiti – l design preened una Nuova Piega” in Milan, with the Awards at Royal Palace of Milan and the exhibition/event at Palazzo Morano.
In 2010, he collaborated with artists Maurizio Martusciello and Mattia Casalegno in the audiovisual installation 'Il Gesto Sospeso', commissioned by FENDI, and premiered at the Hadrian Temple for the Rome Fashion Week.
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