Lilly Pulitzer
publication date: Wednesday, November 15, 2023 (part of November 2023)
category: Fashion
clue: Her floral fashions brought a summery Palm Beach vibe to the rest of the country, but never won any major prizes.
explanation: Pulitzer, whose grandfather-in-law was Joseph Pulitzer (after whom the Pulitzer Prize is named), sold dresses with floral patterns after founding her company in Palm Beach, Florida. more…
intended difficulty: medium
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, and Erik Bates
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