The Moschino story begins in the early 1980s, when Franco Moschino (1950–94), a freelance magazine illustrator and Gianni Versace collaborator, founded a label in Italy whose ethos was all about having fun.
Moschino initially pursued a degree in painting at Milan's Brera Academy of Fine Arts during the late 1960s, turning to freelance illustration to help pay his way through school. He found inspiration in Pop art, Dadaism and bold graphics. During the 1970s, he began to work for Gianni Versace’s now-legendary house as a sketcher and freelanced as a clothing designer with other fashion labels. In 1983, encouraged by Versace, he launched his own extravagant and excessive couture collection.
Moschino's expertly tailored, vibrant designs for casual wear and more, each adorned with loud, playful details, spoofed the chic high fashion of the day, and Franco's close relationship with fine art — as well as his eye for innovation — welcomed comparisons to Elsa Schiaparelli over the years. The label’s work essentially mocked the industry even as its hand fed Moschino, with the founder emblazoning shirts with slogans such as “Good taste doesn’t exist” or embroidering jackets with the phrase “Waist of money,” while the theatrical shows were positioned with an undercurrent of critique.
Today, the Metropolitan Museum of Art holds two vintage Moschino handbags in its collection: one shaped like a milk carton and the other an iron.
“Under all the surface witticisms, [Moschino] had a serious knack for running class pieces through a wringer of irony or Surrealism,” observed Vogue. “Chanel-isms were his favorite trope, though he also poked fun at Jean Paul Gaultier’s lingerie dressing and put out pasta bags in a parody of the Prada accessories craze.”
Accessories, jeans and the first men’s collection were presented at the Regal Palace in Milan in 1985, with his Moschino Jeans womenswear collection following in 1986. Then Moschino released Moschino for Women, its first fragrance, the next year in Europe.
In 1988, long before brands had considered the concept of a spin-off, Moschino bowed its cheeky diffusion line for men and women, Moschino Cheap and Chic, during the shows in Milan. The label thrived, adding its first stores in Italy and campaigning for eco-friendly fur. Its retrospective-slash-fashion show “X Years of Kaos” in the early 1990s benefited a children’s AIDS organization.
After Moschino’s untimely death at the age of 44 from AIDS complications, Rossella Jardini, his longtime friend and colleague, took the reins. She carried the torch for nearly 20 years, adding eyewear, watches and jewelry. American designer Jeremy Scott was named creative director in 2013.
Scott, who grew up on a farm and once unveiled a collection of evening dresses charred with burn marks, imbues all his work with a message of inclusion, be it his Fast Food collection in 2014 (hot dog dress included) or Moschino Barbie.
“I don’t care if the critics don’t like me,” Scott told Vogue. “I want to be the people’s designer, like Diana was the people’s princess.”
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Moschino Couture Cash Cow Appliqued Cashmere Sweater
By Moschino, Moschino Couture
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous whimsical off white and black cashmere sweater from Moschino Couture. It has long sleeves, a crew neckline and CASH COW emblazoned in gold capital ...
Moschino Question Mark Sweater
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous black wool sweater adorned with a large question mark in the front. It has long cuffed sleeves, a crew neck and a large mixed metal question mark comprised of silver sequ...
Moschino Pale Pink Cashmere Sweater Appliqued Sewing Theme
By Franco Moschino, Moschino
Located in New Hope, PA
Moschino has taken this cashmere and wool blend cardigan sweater and had some fun with an appliqued sewing theme. There are buttons, snaps, size tags, flowers, bows, a spool of brow...
Archival Moschino Couture 90s Runway Teddy Bear Knit Fun Vintage Novelty Sweater
By Moschino, Franco Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Rare Archival 1990's Teddy Bear sweater designer by Franco Moschino for Moschino's 'Couture' line. Beautiful Soft Cream roll neck sweater with a variety of Fluffy hand sewn ornate te...
$351Sale Price|40% Off
Moschino black gold fringes sweater
By Moschino
Located in Capri, IT
Moschino black cotton gold fringes sweater totally made in italy in size 44
Pink cotton jacquard knit cardigan MOSCHINO
By Moschino
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pink cotton knit cardigan with button and buttonhole closure on the middle front. One extra button closure. SIZE 38 (Fr) M
Moschino Jeans Vintage Cloud Knit Sweater
By Moschino Jeans, Moschino
Located in Concord, NC
Moschino Jeans vintage cloud crochet knit sweater. This whimsical sweater features an oversized fit with large white cloud appliqués that are slightly raised giving it a playful 3D e...
$120Sale Price|25% Off
MOSCHINO Jeremy Scott My Little Pony blue logo rainbow sweater S
By Moschino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MOSCHINO Jeremy Scott My Little Pony blue logo rainbow sweater S Reference: GEGG/A00049 Brand: Moschino Designer: Jeremy Scott Collection: My Little Po...
Moschino black boots wool pull
By Moschino
Located in Capri, IT
Moschino black boots wool pull totally made in italy in size 40
$864Sale Price|20% Off
Moschino Couture Black Mid Length Cardigan
By Moschino
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- This beautiful and unique vintage early 90s Moschino Couture black mid length cardigan has a strap fastening. Featuring an extra layered on the shoulder...
MOSCHINO Sky Blue Beaded Knit Sweater Size 42
By Moschino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Moschino sweater is composed of a sky blue knit and features beaded applique. There are center front button closures. In great condition, with ...
Moschino back wool "Love" Top
By Moschino
Located in New York, NY
Moschino Black wool "Love" top has a cut-out center front and a huge "M" patchwork on back in gold lame. The sleeves and also the cut-out heart has black sheer nylon netting. The she...
$248Sale Price|30% Off
Moschino Vintage Black and White Computer Screen Wool Light Sweater Size L
By Moschino
Located in Nice, FR
MOSCHINO vintage light sweater featuring a black and white computer screen desing on front with MOSCHINO, M, Peace signs... Round neck. Long sleeves. Label reads MOSCHINO JEANS. Ma...
$195Sale Price|44% Off
Moschino Jeans Black Grapes Wool Sweater
By Moschino
Located in Capri, IT
Moschino Jeans Black Grapes Sweater Totally made in italy in italian size range 46 composition: Wool and Acrylic
$187Sale Price|20% Off
Moschino "Non è tutto oro quel che luccica" grey gold sweater dress
By Moschino
Located in Capri, IT
Moschino "Non è tutto oro quel che luccica" "not all that glitters is gold" grey gold sweater dress totally made in italy in size M total lenght 95 cm
$182Sale Price|35% Off
rare MOSCHINO BOUTIQUE black winking cat 3D ears furry cropped sweater IT42 M
By Moschino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare MOSCHINO BOUTIQUE black winking cat 3D ears furry cropped sweater IT42 M Reference: CECU/A00021 Brand: Moschino Collection: Boutique Material: Acrylic, Mohair, Blend Color: Blac...
Moschino brown with white faux pearls sweater
By Moschino
Located in Capri, IT
Moschino brown with white faux pearls sweater totally made in italy in size M
$472Sale Price|25% Off
MOSCHINO fuschia pink cashmere crystal jewel cold shoulder cardigan IT36 XS
By Moschino, Jeremy Scott
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MOSCHINO fuschia pink cashmere crystal jewel cold shoulder cardigan IT36 XS Reference: TGAS/B02119 Brand: Moschino Designer: Jeremy Scott Collection: 2019 Material: Cashmere, Wool Co...
MOSCHINO black gold teddy bear chain pearl print sweatshirt S
By Moschino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MOSCHINO black gold teddy bear chain pearl print sweatshirt S Reference: AAWC/A00256 Brand: Moschino Collection: Underwear label Material: Cotton, Blend Color: Black, Gold Pattern: C...
$324Sale Price|40% Off
MOSCHINO pearl necklace collar black soft knit preppy cardigan IT40 S
By Moschino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MOSCHINO pearl necklace collar black soft knit preppy cardigan IT40 S Reference: AAWC/A01103 Brand: Moschino Designer: Jeremy Scott Material: Polyamide,...
$248Sale Price|30% Off
Moschino Vintage Black and White Computer Screen Wool Light Sweater Size M
By Moschino
Located in Nice, FR
MOSCHINO vintage light sweater featuring a black and white computer screen desing on front with MOSCHINO, M, Peace signs... Round neck. Long sleeves. Label reads MOSCHINO JEANS. Ma...
$472Sale Price|25% Off
MOSCHINO fuschia pink cashmere crystal jewel cold shoulder cardigan IT38
By Moschino, Jeremy Scott
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MOSCHINO fuschia pink cashmere crystal jewel cold shoulder cardigan IT38 Reference: TGAS/B02120 Brand: Moschino Designer: Jeremy Scott Collection: 2019 Material: Cashmere, Wool Color...
$320Sale Price|46% Off
Moschino Black and White Wool Check Pattern Turtleneck Sweater
By Moschino
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 90s Moschino black and white wool check pattern turtleneck pullover sweater. - Made in Italy. - Shoulder: 16 inches. Bust: 32 inches. Height: 28 inches. Sleeves: 26 inc...
Chanel Cruise 1994/1995 Watermelon Pink Black CC Logo Cashmere Cardigan
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
From Chanel’s Cruise 1994 collection, this watermelon pink cashmere cardigan is pure 90s Chanel attitude. The saturated pink is sharply contrasted with black knit trim woven with the...
1986 AZZEDINE ALAIA heavy knit black RUNWAY cardigan sweater coat with zippers
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Rare Azzedine Alaïa black sculptural cardigan from the Fall/Winter 1986 runway collection. Made from a substantial wool knit, the piece highlights Alaïa’s brilliance of structure and...
Costume National Mens Woven Strip Mohair Sweater
By Costume National Homme
Located in New York, NY
Costume National Mens Woven Strip Mohair Sweater from the 2000's. Costume National shuttered its line in the last decade but was known for clean, wearable, fashion forward looks. This sweater from the Mens line is unisex and is slightly Japanese/punk in influence. Loosely knit mohair knit is used to create a woven grid of strips mounted on the bias. Simple knit back and sleeves. Great worn with a contrast tone underneath. No Content label, but likely Mohair. Equivalent to a Mens Medium. Length 30...
1950's Pringle of Scotland Cream Cashmere Cardigan with Mink Collar
By Pringle of Scotland
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Darling 1950's Pringle of Scotland honey cashmere cardigan. Beautiful matching honey mink collar, dolman sleeves and lace lining. Filigree clasp wi...
Hermés 1990s Brazil Scarf Crewneck Blouse
By Hermès
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Saying hello to all the Hermés lovers! Circa 1990s, this silk crewneck features the coveted Brazil motif designed by Laurence Bourthoumieux in 1988. Includes a black ribbed wool trim...
CHANEL Black Knit Jacket Cardigan with Vinyl Trimmings 40
By Chanel
Located in Switzerland, CH
Stunning Chanel knit cardigan Wonderful patterned crochet knit Wide sleeves Vinly trimmings Two front pockets CC logo plate on pocket Bow tie clos...
$260Sale Price|35% Off
VERSACE 2020 Medusa buttons pink wool cashmere silk cardigan IT44 L
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VERSACE 2020 Medusa buttons pink wool cashmere silk cardigan IT44 L Reference: TGAS/C01772 Brand: Versace Designer: Donatella Versace Model: A89094 A237534 1P590 Collection: 2020 Mat...
Sequinned Rose Sweater
Located in New York, NY
Charming hand knit ivory wool sweater covered in iridiscent sequins. Roses are sequinned into the pattern and are strewn randomly across front and back. Sweater has been pinned close...
Neiman Marcus Soft "The Cashmere Collection" Bold Tangerine Cashmere Open Jacket
By Neiman Marcus
Located in New York, NY
Neiman Marcus wonderfully soft "The Cashmere Collection" bold tangerine cashmere open jacket measures 29 inches in length, neck-to-sleeve's-cuff is 18 inches, cuff width is 3 inches,...
1960's Custom Knit Mohair and Embroidered 3/4 Sleeve Bolero/Cardigan
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The perfect added touch for your summer cottons. 1960's custom knit light tan mohair 3/4 sleeve bolero with orange hand embroidered trim. This was an ext...
Fall 1989 AZZEDINE ALAÏA Runway Black Velvet Knit Shawl Collar Open Front Jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Munich, DE
The eighties belonged to Alaïa,” blared The Independent in 1994, 14 years after the Paris-based Tunisian “burst” onto the scene with his first tough-chic ready-to-wear collection. And this is undoubtedly true! Azzedine Alaïa created these extravagant pieces for his Fall 1989 collection that were made of an innovative very soft and thick velvet knit...
St. John Military Blazer Knit Jacket 1990's Black and Gold
By St. John
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
St. John Military Blazer Knit Jacket Navy Blue & Gold Wool Sweater Jacket, 1990's Fashionable spin on a military look with this wool knit cardigan sweater that resembles a Navy jacket. The decorative gold at the collar, insignia buttons and at the cuffs are the perfect accents for the black background. Vintage St john knit...
MOSCHINO Vintage Size M Brown Cream Wool Contrast Trim Single Breasted Cardigan
By Moschino
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage CHEAP AND CHIC by MOSCHINO cardigan in a brown wool featuring a cream contrasting trim, three pockets, embroidered tree logo, and button closure.Excellent Pre-Owned Condition...
Moschino Yellow Knit Cardigan Size S
By Moschino
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Never worn. No visible wear to the cardigan is evident on this new Moschino designer resale item. Details Yellow Viscose Knit cardigan ...
Moschino Black Wool Metallic M Long Sleeve Jumper Size M
By Moschino
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Hardly any visible wear to jumper is evident on this used Moschino designer resale item. Details Black Wool Knit jumper Gold...
Moschino Pink Wool Cat Embroidered Sweater Size S
By Moschino
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to top is evident. There is light bobbling across fabric on this used Moschino designer resale item. Details Pink Mohair Knit t...
MOSCHINO 2014 Runway Fast Food red yellow McDonalds pullover S
By Moschino, Jeremy Scott
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MOSCHINO 2014 Runway Fast Food red yellow McDonalds pullover S Reference: ANWU/A00771 Brand: Moschino Designer: Jeremy Scott Collection: 2014 - Runway Material: Feels like wool Color...
MOSCHINO 2014 Runway Fast Food red yellow McDonalds pullover S
By Moschino, Jeremy Scott
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MOSCHINO 2014 Runway Fast Food red yellow McDonalds pullover S Reference: ANWU/A00771 Brand: Moschino Designer: Jeremy Scott Collection: 2014 - Runway Material: Feels like wool Color...
Moschino Moschino Couture! Black Fantasy Print Embellished Sweatshirt Size M
By Moschino
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Never worn, with tags. No visible wear to jumper is evident on this new Moschino Couture! designer resale item. Details Black Cotton Sweatshirt Rhinestone embelli...
MOSCHINO UNDERWEAR black gold teddy bear chain pearl print sweatshirt S
By Moschino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MOSCHINO UNDERWEAR black gold teddy bear chain pearl print sweatshirt S Reference: AAWC/A00256 Brand: Moschino Collection: Underwear label Material: Cotton,...
SS21 Moschino Couture Orange Cardigan White Circles & Logo Charm by Jeremy Scott
By Moschino, Jeremy Scott
Located in Los Angeles, CA
SS21 Moschino Couture Jeremy Scott Orange Cardigan White Circles and Logo Charm Additional Information: Material: 100% Cotton Color: Orange, White, Black, Blue Size: IT 40 / US 6 Pa...
Moschino Jeans Black Jersey Cardigan Size XS
By Moschino
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Hardly any visible wear to cardigan is evident on this used Moschino designer resale item. Details Black Jersey Stretchy Long sleeve cardigan Figur...
rare MOSCHINO BOUTIQUE black winking cat 3D ears furry cropped sweater IT42 M
By Moschino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare MOSCHINO BOUTIQUE black winking cat 3D ears furry cropped sweater IT42 M Reference: CECU/A00021 Brand: Moschino Collection: Boutique Material: Acrylic, Mohair, Blend Color: Blac...
1990's Moschino Floral Crochet Cropped Patchwork embroidered Cardigan
By Franco Moschino, Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Vintage 1990's Moschino 'CHEAP & CHIC' button down cardigan with intricate floral embroideries on mesh patch-worked panels and crochet squares. Features: Cropped Fit Buttons down f...