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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Iconic Archival 1990's Vintage Moschino Newspaper Print Gazette Jeans
By Franco Moschino, Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Superb, iconic Vintage 1990's Moschino 'Newspaper' printed high waisted jeans, depicting Franco Moschino amongst other newspaper & gazette articles. MADE IN ITALY ! Features: Zip f...
1990's Vintage Moschino Colourful Pinball Pattern High waisted Trousers Jeans
By Moschino, Franco Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Vibrant, Vintage Early 1990's Moschino 'Pinball' patterned, high waisted Vegas themed trousers in bold primary colours. MADE IN ITALY ! Features: High waisted fit Classic x4 pocke...
Rare Vintage Franco Moschino Supermarket Discount Colourful Denim Jeans
By Franco Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Sheffield, GB
Rare Vintage Franco Moschino Supermarket Discount Colourful Denim Jeans Circa 1990 / Zip button closure / Classic four pocket design Size; Recommended 30’’ Waist Measurements are ...
Rare Vintage Franco Moschino Face 1990’s Black Photo print denim Jeans
By Moschino, Franco Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Rare Vintage Franco Moschino 1990’s denim Jeans. Circa 1990 Black and off-white colourway, Classic 4 pocket design, Belt loops & Button down closure fasten. Size; 30” waist Measur...
Rare Moschino 1990's Supermarket Advertising Slogan Colourful Patterned Jeans
By Moschino, Franco Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Incredible Vintage 1990's, Rare Moschino Jeans in a Vibrantly coloured supermarket advertisements print throughout with tongue in cheek 'Moschino Market' slogans. MADE IN ITALY. Fe...
1990's Vintage Moschino 'Franco' Print Blue Graphic Pattern Trousers Jeans
By Franco Moschino, Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Vintage 1990's Moschino 'Franco' print graphic hight waisted Jeans in a blue and white colourway, depicting a pattern of the face of Franco Moschino himself. MADE IN ITALY ! Featu...
Rare Vintage Franco Moschino Supermarket pop art print Colourful denim Jeans
By Moschino, Franco Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Rare Vintage Franco Moschino Supermarket pop art print Colourful denim Jeans Deadstock Condition ! Circa 1990. Classic 4 pocket design, Belt loops & Button down closure fasten. Size...
90's Vintage Moschino Faux Leather Shiny Black latex High Waisted Pants Trousers
By Moschino, Franco Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Epic Vintage 1990's Moschino leather look high waisted latex pants, featuring various Iconic Moschino metal hardware logo details. MADE IN ITALY ! Features: Zip up front Iconic Mo...
Rare 1990's Moschino Adult Ads Fetish Theme Patterned Vintage Trousers Jeans
By Franco Moschino, Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Superb Vintage 1990's Moschino 'Safe Sex / Adult Ads' patterned trousers / Jeans in black with white & red coloured print throughout. MADE IN ITALY ! Features: Button fasten High...
1990's Moschino Floral Print High Waisted Colourful Pattern Trousers - Pants
By Franco Moschino, Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
A vibrant pair of 1990’s Vintage Franco Moschino Jeans, featuring a colourful, floral pattern, high waisted fit and classic four pocket design. Made from a stretchy figure hugging fa...
1997 Runway Moschino Scissor Pattern Blue & Gold Velvet Suit Trousers
By Moschino, Franco Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Iconic 1997 Runway, Vintage Moschino 'Cheap & Chic' velvet trousers, featuring Archival Moschino 'Scissor' print through out in a Sky Blue & Gold Colour way. MADE IN ITALY ! (We a...
90s Vintage Franco Moschino Colourful abstract pattern High waisted Pants Jeans
By Franco Moschino, Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Unique 1990's Colourful and Vibrantly patterned Moschino pants, Classic 4 pocket design, Belt loops & Button down zip side fasten. Size; 29” waist Measurements are provided in inch...
1990's Iconic Moschino Colourful Monopoly Pattern Print High waisted Trousers
By Franco Moschino, Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Loud and Iconic, early 1990's Vintage Moschino high waisted fitted satin trousers, featuring a fun 'Moschinopoly' print all over in a stretchy material. MADE IN ITALY ! Features: Z...
Rare 1990’s Vintage Franco Moschino Italian Lira Money print Bank Note Jeans
By Franco Moschino, Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Rare 1990’s Vintage Franco Moschino Italian Lira Money print Bank Note Jeans Circa 1990. Classic 4 pocket design, Belt loops & Button and Zip closure. Size; 26” Waist Measureme...
Vintage 1990's Moschino 'Apple Mac' Print High Waisted Pattern Jeans Trousers
By Franco Moschino, Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Incredible Vintage 1990's Moschino 'Apple Mac' Parody print, patterned high waisted trousers. MADE IN ITALY ! Features: Zip / Button fasten Classic x4 poc...
1990's Stretchy Moschino Floral Scarf Print High waisted Trousers - Pants
By Moschino, Franco Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Vintage 1990's Moschino high waisted, figure hugging pants. Mimicking an early & inconic Gucci design that was popular with the Italian elitist's around the time! Made in Italy, of ...
Moschino 1990's Vintage Baroque Frame Pattern Print High waisted Jeans
By Franco Moschino, Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Vintage 1990's Moschino high waisted jeans, decorated with Baroque frames and iconic Moschino imagery and well known art works. MADE IN ITALY ! Features: Gold tone metal hardware ...
1990s Moschino Peach Orange Floral Print High Waisted Jeans
By Franco Moschino, Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
1990s Moschino Peach Orange Floral Print High Waisted Jeans 1990s Moschino Peach Orange Floral Print High Waisted Jeans / Zip button closure / Classic four pocket design / Deadstock ...
1990s Moschino Vintage Colourful Wallpaper Pattern Floral Paisley Jeans Trousers
By Franco Moschino, Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Vintage 1990's Moschino wallpaper / floral patterned trousers. High wasited fit with Moschino embossed gold tone hardware. Features: Zip fasten Classic x4 pocket design High waisted...
90's UK Garage Rave Vintage Moschino Peace & Love Blue Spell Out Patterned Jeans
By Franco Moschino, Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Rare, Vintage 1990's Moschino jeans featuring a loud 'Peace & Love' repeat pattern in a blue colour way, with photographic images of the David, Smiley Faces and Babies etc. MADE IN ...
1990's Vintage UK Garage Rave Moschino Graffiti Pattern High waisted Jeans
By Moschino, Franco Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Original Vintage 1990's Franco Moschino high waisted jeans, featuring Graffiti style pattern throughout, with references to Elvis Presley, Mickey Mouse, Superman & So on... MADE IN ...
Parakeet 1990's Green Spell out MOSCHINO high waisted Mom Jeans - Pants
By Moschino, Franco Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Parakeet Coloured 1990's Green Spell out 'MOSCHINO' high waisted Jeans with lettering down the leg, classic 4 pocket design and zip button closure. MADE IN ITALY. Measurements are gi...
UK Garage Rave Vintage Moschino Spell Out White & Black Trousers jeans
By Moschino, Franco Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Iconic UK Garage Rave era Vintage Moschino 'Spell Out' Jeans in a white & black colourway with repeat 'Moschino' pattern through out. MADE IN ITALY ! Fe...
UK Garage Rave Vintage Moschino Spell Out White & Black Trousers jeans
By Moschino, Franco Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Iconic UK Garage Rave era Vintage Moschino 'Spell Out' Jeans in a Blue ombré colour way with repeat 'Moschino' pattern through out. MADE IN ITALY ! Feat...
Dior Galliano Era SS 2006 jeans / cotton pants
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
Dior Galliano Era SS 2006 jeans / cotton pants Designer John Galliano by Christian Dior Collection: Christian Dior spring 2006 READY-TO-WEAR Country of production: Portugal Christian...
Size: 38 (Fr) M
White wool backless jumpsuit ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White wool backless jumpsuit ( Trompe l'oeil vest and trouser) Black ribbon satin on both side of the trouser. Extra button provided. Pocket on both side on the trouser with zip clos...
Size: See Measurement in description
GUCCI By Tom Ford S/s 1998 Black Satin Crystal G String Buckle Pants
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in 上海市, Xuhui district
*THIS PAIR OF PANTS ARE AVAILABLE IN BOTH 38 AND 40* Exude sophistication with these expertly tailored trousers by Gucci. Rendered in a sleek midnight hue, they feature a streamline...
Vintage 90s Prada White Polyester/Spandex Pants
By Prada
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 90s Prada white polyester/spandex pants. - Zip, press and button closure. - 90% Polyester, 10% Spandex - Size 44.
Black and white flowers printed jumpsuit Alex Colman Circa 1970's
By Alex Colman
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black and white flowers printed jumpsuit. Zip in the middle back. Belt in the same fabric. SIZE M
1980s Peach Fortuny-Pleated Silk Pajama-Style Pants w Matching Knotted Turban
Located in Gresham, OR
1980s Peach Fortuny-Pleated Silk Pajama-Style Pants w Matching Knotted Turban: A custom-made spring/summer pant and matching wrapped and knotted turban ensemble in couture Mary McFa...
Roberto Cavalli vintage jeans with animal pattern of leopards and tigers
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Genova, IT
Cavalli vintage jeans with leopard and tiger animal patterns ABOUT Iconic Roberto Cavalli pants with leopard print. Black five-pocket model jeans in stretch cotton with feline and ...
Chanel Resort 2020 Runway Logo Slim Black Trousers Leggings with Sequins 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
CHANEL RESORT 2020 RUNWAY LOGO SLIM TROUSERS LEGGINGS IN BLACK WITH SEQUINS 36 FR From the Chanel 2020 Cruise Resort Runway Collection super rare a...
Courreges Hyperbole 70's Numbered Label Logo Flared Pants
By Courreges Hyperbole, Courrèges
Located in BELLEVUE HILL, NSW
From Courrèges’ highly sought-after Hyperbole ready-to-wear line, these numbered flared trousers represent one of the brand’s most collectible 1970's innovations - a youthful diffusi...
High waisted white trouser ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
High waisted white trouser. Pocket on both side. Invisible zip and hook&eye closure on the middl back . Invisible zip closure on the legs bottom. SAMPLE SIZE 36/S
Romeo Gigli 1990s orange iridescent high waist pants
By Romeo Gigli
Located in Milano, IT
Romeo Gigli leggings pants 1990s Orange iridescent poly blend Stretchy No size label Measurements: waist 64-78 cm - 25-30.5 in hips 86-100 cm - 34-39.5 in length 103 cm - 40.5 in r...
S/S 2003 Chloé by Phoebe Philo Grey Wide Leg Tie-Dye Pants 42FR
By Chloé, Phoebe Philo
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a pair of grey tie-dye Chloé pants, designed by Phoebe Philo. From the Spring/Summer 2003 collection, these grey pants are covered in a tie-dye ...
1990's Vintage MOSCHINO Safe Sex - Rare Colourful Pin Up Jeans - Trousers
By Moschino, Franco Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Rare and Iconic early 1990's Vintage Moschino 'Pin- Up mag' Jeans in an extremely vibrant print depicting images of Magazine adverts of Working Girls. Features: Zip / Button Closur...
1990's Rare Moschino 'Dog Food' Print Crazy Pattern Colourful Jeans
By Franco Moschino, Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Superb, original Vintage 1990's Archival Moschino jeans ! These Lavish Moschino jeans are crafted from a Vibrant, super colourful patterned Cotton depicting dog & cat food advertisements...
Size: 26 inch waist
1990's Vintage Moschino Cream Crochet Lace High waisted Sheer Jeans - Pants
By Franco Moschino, Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Lovely Vintage 1990's high waisted Moschino trousers in a cream crochet effect floral lace material with Gold metal hardware details. Made in Italy ! Features: High waisted Gold F...
Vintage 1990's Moschino Colourful Botanical floral Pattern Denim Trousers
By Franco Moschino, Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Vintage 1990s Moschino Botanical / Floral print, denim trousers, with subtle 'Moschino' spell out print interlaced amongst the flowers. MADE IN ITALY ...
Vintage 1990's Moschino Monochrome Art Gallery Print Pattern Jeans Trousers
By Franco Moschino, Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Superb, Vintage 1990's Moschino monochrome Trousers depicting images of iconic museum artworks as well as the face of Franco Moschino himself. MADE IN ITALY ! Features: High waist...
High waisted Vintage Moschino 1990's Harlequin Print Colourful Pattern Trousers
By Franco Moschino, Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Chic Vintage Moschino 1990's 'Harlequin' printed satin feel high waisted trousers in Jewel tone colours. MADE IN ITALY ! Features: Zip / Button crotch Classic x4 Pockets High Waist...
1990's Iconic Vintage Moschino 'Cloud' Print Grey Patterned Jeans Trousers
By Franco Moschino, Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Incredibly iconic Vintage Moschino 1990's 'Cloud' print trousers, in the more scarce greyish - blue colour way. Features: Button Fasten Classic x4 po...