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Lilly Pulitzer (Lillian Lee McKim) was born on 10 November, 1931 in Roslyn, New York, U.S., is an American entrepreneur and fashion designer (1931–2013). Discover Lilly Pulitzer's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 81 years old?

Popular As Lillian Lee McKim
Occupation Fashion designer
Age 81 years old
Zodiac Sign Scorpio
Born 10 November 1931
Birthday 10 November
Birthplace Roslyn, New York, U.S.
Date of death 7 April, 2013
Died Place Palm Beach, Florida, U.S.
Nationality United States

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Lilly Pulitzer Height, Weight & Measurements

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Who Is Lilly Pulitzer's Husband?

Her husband is Enrique Rousseau (m. 1969-1993)

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Husband Enrique Rousseau (m. 1969-1993)
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Lilly Pulitzer Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Lilly Pulitzer worth at the age of 81 years old? Lilly Pulitzer’s income source is mostly from being a successful Fashion designer. She is from United States. We have estimated Lilly Pulitzer's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Source of Income Fashion designer

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1931

Lillian Pulitzer Rousseau (November 10, 1931 – April 7, 2013) was an American entrepreneur, fashion designer, and socialite.

She founded Lilly Pulitzer, Inc., which produces floral print clothing and other wares.

Lilly and husband Herbert Pulitzer settled in Palm Beach, Florida, shortly after their marriage.

They owned several Florida orange groves and, with produce from these, she opened a fruit juice stand on Via Mizner in Palm Beach.

While working at the stand, Pulitzer found that squeezing juice made a mess of her clothes, and asked her dressmaker to design a dress that would camouflage the stains.

She discovered that customers loved it, so she produced more to sell at her juice stand.

Eventually, she was selling more dresses than juice, and decided to focus on designing and selling what had become known as her "Lillys".

1950

In 1950, she eloped with Herbert (Peter) Pulitzer Jr., grandson of Joseph Pulitzer (publisher after whom the Pulitzer Prize is named).

The couple had three children: Peter, Minnie and Liza.

1959

In 1959, Pulitzer became president of her own company, Lilly Pulitzer, Inc. The company's main factory was in Miami, Florida, and the fabrics were produced by the Key West Hand Print Fabrics company in Key West.

Over 85% of Pulitzer's prints were designed by Suzie Zuzek, the designer for Key West Hand Prints.

1960

From the 1960s to the early 1980s, Pulitzer's bright, colorful clothes were very popular, worn by people such as former classmate Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and her daughter Caroline Kennedy; and members of the Rockefeller, Vanderbilt and Whitney families.

After Jackie was featured in Life wearing one of Lilly's shifts, many preppy ladies followed her lead.

The Jacqueline dress is one of Lilly Pulitzer's most successful styles.

Lilly later stated that the first shift dress Jackie was photographed in was made of kitchen curtains.

1969

In 1969, Lilly and Peter were divorced.

She married Enrique Rousseau shortly thereafter.

Although she legally changed her name to Lillian McKim Rousseau, her clothing company continued to operate under the "Lilly Pulitzer" label.

She continued to reside in Palm Beach, Florida.

1984

By 1984, Lilly closed down the entire clothing operation.

1993

In 1993, the rights to the brand were purchased by Sugartown Worldwide, Inc. They contacted Pulitzer with the hopes of reviving the brand because "they just loved Lilly, their mothers and sisters loved Lilly, and they wanted to bring the line back", Pulitzer said.

Today, the company maintains 75 Lilly Pulitzer Signature Stores (also known as Via Shops).

The brand, carried by 23 company-owned retail stores, also sells to independently owned shops and major department stores, such as Belk, Lord and Taylor, Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Neiman Marcus.

Enrique Rousseau died of cancer in 1993.

2005

She also released two desk calendar books, Essentially Lilly 2005 Social Butterfly Engagement Calendar and Essentially Lilly 2006 Party Animal Engagement Calendar.

She was known to make special collections with sorority prints on them.

She has held contests on her Facebook page to vote on which sororities will get their own prints.

2010

On December 21, 2010, Sugartown Worldwide, Inc. was purchased by Oxford Industries, Inc.

Along with women's clothing, the company also produces children's clothing, swim, shoes, jewelry, accessories, bedding (revived in 2010 ), and stationery.

Lilly never wanted to produce clothing that was suited for the Colder months.

"It's always summer somewhere", she was quoted as saying.

In accordance with Pulitzer's reported preferences, the dress was to be worn with bare feet and was lined, in order not to require underwear.

The company launched an exclusive Bridal Collection in 2010.

With everything Lilly does she follows the motto "Everything is possible with sunshine and a little pink", which very accurately represents her fun and vibrant fabric designs.

To honor the original Lilly Pulitzer juice stand and store, the Worth Avenue store in Palm Beach holds exclusive and custom designs that can be created with a choice of print.

Pulitzer published a pair of lifestyle books—Essentially Lilly: A Guide to Colorful Entertaining and Essentially Lilly: A Guide to Colorful Holidays—with author Jay Mulvaney.

2013

On April 7, 2013, aged 81, Pulitzer Rousseau died at her home in Palm Beach, Florida.

2014

In 2014, Lilly Pulitzer stopped the production of sorority printed items.

2015

In April 2015, Target announced a collaboration with Lilly Pulitzer.

Within hours, the collection was almost entirely sold out, in stores and online.