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M Missoni is the diffusion line of Missoni. M Missoni features more casualwear, typically lower price points, and is targeted more towards younger fans of the brand. Shop a collection of M Missoni pieces from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.

Lab diamonds continue to diminish its value throughout the years. The rise of innovation in lowering manufacturing cost is a big factor in this. The cheaper it is to produce, the cheaper they can market the product. Also, there are no restrictions or regulations for companies in creating more lab diamonds. With an ever increasing number of supply, price will surely drop. This is what happened to lab-created sapphires and rubies.

On jewelry, what M means varies. The "M" hallmark usually signifies that the piece comes from a particular maker. However, several jewelry makers have used "M" hallmarks. Among them are Maui Divers, Mikimoto and Movado. For more information and assistance with identification, you can consult trusted online sources or an expert, such as a certified appraiser. Shop a wide range of jewelry on 1stDibs.

Yes, M Missoni is a luxury brand. However, pieces from the M Missoni collection are usually sold at lower price points than those from the flagship Missoni collection. The diffusion line debuted in 1998 and features sportswear designed to suit the tastes of younger women. Explore a variety of Missoni apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.

The difference between Missoni and M Missoni is that Missoni is an Italian fashion label that is famous for its luxury knitwear designs, and M Missoni is the brand’s casualwear diffusion line, a modestly priced offshoot of the main collection that was founded in 1988. M Missoni is aimed at younger buyers. 

In 1953, Ottavio “Tai” (1921–2013) and Rosita (b. 1931) Missoni opened a small knitwear shop in Gallarate, Italy, paving the way for what would become an iconic style of colorful chevron knit.

Missoni began with a tracksuit, which featured zippers down the legs because, as Rosita recalls it, “Tai was too lazy to take off his shoes when putting them on.”

The couple’s fashion really took off, though, once they discovered the Raschel knitting machine on a trip to a shawl factory. The machine enabled the Missonis to knit multiple colors in a zigzag pattern, a motif that would go on to become synonymous with the Missoni brand across everything from its alluring vintage day dresses and sweaters to its purses, seating and rugs.

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