About the Author

Lilly Pulitzer (April 10, 1931 – April 7, 2013) was an American socialite-turned-designer who launched her eponymous fashion label in Palm Beach in the late 1950s. What began as a juice stand—where she created bright, patterned shift dresses to hide fruit stains—grew into a global lifestyle brand celebrated for bold floral prints and breezy silhouettes. She’s most remembered for making sun-soaked, cheerful prints synonymous with preppy leisurewear and enduring Palm Beach style. Her belief that clothes should be fun, practical, and uplifting explains why she’d say, “Being happy never goes out of style.”