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Franco Moschino Skirts

Italian, 1950-1994

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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Designer: Franco Moschino
Moschino 1990's Vintage Blue Bandana Print Wrap around Mini Skirt
By Franco Moschino, Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Cool Vintage 1990's Moschino wrap around Mini skirt, in a classic blue & cream traditional Bandana style pattern. MADE IN ITALY Features: Adjustable fit Back pockets 100% Cotton S...
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1990s Italian Franco Moschino Skirts

Vintage 1990's Moschino Monochrome Art Gallery Print High Waisted Cotton Skirt
By Moschino, Franco Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Vintage 1990's Moschino monochrome Skirt in a Fabulous Artistic pattern, depicting images of iconic museum artworks and other Moschino iconography. MADE IN ITALY ! Features: High ...
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1990s Italian Franco Moschino Skirts

Dusty Pink 90s MOSCHINO Italian Antique Pattern etching Denim Skirt
By Moschino, Franco Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Incredible Franco Moschino 1990’s Denim skirt in a dusty pink print depicting antique scenes of Rome and Florence aswell as Leonardo’s last super. Features high waisted fit, Classic...
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1990s Italian Franco Moschino Skirts

Rare 1990's Moschino 'Question Mark' ? Black Pencil Mini Mini Skirt
By Franco Moschino, Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Impeccable, instantly recognisable 1990's Moschino 'Cheap & Chic' label 'Question Mark' appliqué skirt, featuring a high waisted pencil fit with above the knee length hem. MADE IN I...
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1990s Italian Franco Moschino Skirts

1990's Vintage Moschino Sacred Heart Baroque Pattern Mini Skirt
By Moschino, Franco Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Chic Vintage early 1990's Moschino 'Sacred Heart' pattern rococo style, high waisted mini skirt with repeated spell out print through out. MADE IN ITALY...
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1990s Italian Franco Moschino Skirts

Moschino Vintage Embroidered Skirt from Moschino Collector’s Archive Size 6-8
By Franco Moschino, Moschino
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This piece is truly a collectors dream and should be in the Moschino museum in Milan. This piece was designed by Franco Moschino (1950-1994) while he was still alive for the house. It’s just a wonderful example of his whimsical fantasy...
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1990s Italian Franco Moschino Skirts

Moschino 1990s Trompe l’œil Grey Denim Multi pocket fun Avant Guard Pencil Skirt
By Moschino, Franco Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Unique and Interestingly constructed early 1990s Moschino Grey denim pencil skirt with multi pocket design reverse. Size; 26 inch waist Waist; 26” Hip; 36” Length; 20” MADE IN ITALY....
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Moschino 90's Cheap & Chic Woven Knit Colourful Pencil Skirt
By Moschino, Franco Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Fun Vintage early 1990's Moschino 'Cheap & Chic' colourful woven knitted pencil skirt. MADE IN ITALY ! Features: High waisted fit Stretchy knitted fabric 'Moschino Cheap & Chic' S...
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Iconic 1990s Cheap & Chic Franco Moschino Barcode Stripe Denim Pencil Mini Skirt
By Franco Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Sheffield, GB
Instantly recognisable 1990's Moschino 'Cheap & Chic' label Barcode striped denim skirt, featuring a high waisted pencil fit with above the knee length hem. MADE IN ITALY Features:...
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1990's Moschino Digital Pixelated Blue Satin A Line Digital pattern Mini Skirt
By Moschino, Franco Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Vintage 1990's Moschino Jeans Skirt featuring a high waisted A line mini fit, in a pixelated blue digital printed satin. MADE IN ITALY! Features: A Line design Concealed zip up si...
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1990s European Franco Moschino Skirts

Vintage Moschino 'Floral Peony' Denim Skirt
By Moschino, Franco Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Vintage 1990's Moschino high waisted denim pencil skirt, featuring a heavenly Peach coloured floral Peony flower print. MADE IN ITALY Features: ...
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1990s Italian Franco Moschino Skirts

Y2k iconic 2000's Vintage Moschino 'Alphabet' Pattern Spell Out Mini Skirt
By Moschino, Franco Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Iconic Vintage 2000's Moschino 'Alphabet' patterned spell out mini skirt in black with white ABC print all over. MADE IN ITALY. Features: Side zip fasten A line shape Above the Kn...
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Early 2000s Italian Franco Moschino Skirts

1990's Vintage Moschino Punctuation Symbol Cheap and Chic Cream Mini Skirt
By Moschino, Franco Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
1990's Vintage Moschino 'Cheap & Chic' label high waisted pencil skirt in a cream and brown colour way with a typical Franco Moschino style punctuation allover print ! MADE IN ITALY...
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1990s Italian Franco Moschino Skirts

Iconic 90's Moschino Casino Print Vegas style Patterned satin Mini Skirt
By Moschino, Franco Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Iconic Vintage 1990's Moschino 'CASINO' print Mini skirt in a fabulous, colourful Las Vegas style pattern ! MADE IN ITALY ! (We also have the Matching jacket available to purchase...
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1990s Italian Franco Moschino Skirts

Vintage Moschino 1990's 'Off Key' Print High waisted Logo-mania Mini Skirt
By Franco Moschino, Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Vintage 1990's Navy blue & white Moschino 'Off Key' printed mini skirt. MADE IN ITALY Features: Elasticated waist band Bottom skimming hem Made in Italy 92% Cotton / 8% Lycra Siz...
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20th Century Italian Franco Moschino Skirts

Moschino Black Leather Mirror Skirt, Circa 1990
By Moschino, Franco Moschino
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Moschino pebbled leather skirt. High waist. Pencil silhouette. Small mirror tiles around the hem. Back zip closure with snap button at waist. ✩ This skirt is an amazing and rare ...
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Franco Moschino skirts for sale on 1stDibs.

Find an extraordinary range of authentic Franco Moschino skirts available on 1stDibs. Most of the items here were designed during the 20th Century, but you can find examples that were created as recently as the 21st Century and Contemporary. Customers who are interested in this designer might also find the work of Giorgio Armani, Missoni, and Alberta Ferretti appealing. On 1stDibs, find haute couture, vintage and designer Franco Moschino skirts from top boutiques around the world. Franco Moschino skirts prices can differ depending upon time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $206 and tops out at $1,500, while the average work can sell for $341.

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