Farewell, Lilly.

The namesake of the brand, Ms. Lilly Pulitzer passed away yesterday at her home in Palm Beach. 

Famous for her tropical prints and her embrace of color combinations like flamingo pink and apple green, Lilly's bold color mixes and patterns have withstood fashion changes through years.

Functionality turned fashion is the key behind Lilly's success: she needed a print to hide the juice stains on her clothing after starting a juice stand in West Palm at the ripe age of 21.  Icon Jackie O embraced her well structured tailored knits and bright use of color, as do so many people today.
[sorority girls at Southern SEC colleges especially..]

Not a print, but solid coral! One of my fav lilly dresses that I wore to my Derby themed bridal shower last May.

Read her story on the Lilly P. website. We will miss you, Lilly.