M Missoni was Missoni’s casualwear diffusion line, a modestly priced offshoot of the main collection that was established in 1988. Before it was officially discontinued in 2021, M Missoni’s offerings — including sleeveless silk dresses and cardigans emblazoned with dazzling graphic prints — were aimed at younger buyers.
In 1953, Ottavio “Tai” Missoni (1921–2013) and Rosita Missoni (b. 1931) 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.
Missoni held its first fashion show in Florence in 1967 and caused a bit of a sensation when the models’ Lurex dresses proved translucent under the lights at the Pitti Palace. Scandal aside, the show went down in history as a hit, and the Missonis soon made their debut in the United States with the help of legendary fashion editor Diana Vreeland, who gave the variegated Missoni stripe the Vogue seal of approval, saying, “Who says a rainbow has seven colors? It has many shades.” (It was also Vreeland who reportedly introduced the Missonis to Neiman Marcus president Stanley Marcus, effectively shepherding the brand to the American market.)
Missoni’s many-shaded rainbow would soon become an emblem of the 1970s fashion scene, earning the brand a permanent place in the fashion canon. In 1973, the New York Times proclaimed: “Missoni’s weaved garments have ended up universal materialistic trifles, as Vuitton sacks and Gucci shoes.”
The brand branched into the home market in 1983, with Rosita overseeing this new venture, Missoni Home. Daughter Angela succeeded her mother at the helm of the brand, where she served as creative director until 2021 and is currently president; her brother Luca is CEO, while her daughter Margherita was overseeing M Missoni.
Margherita Maccapani Missoni was named creative director of M Missoni in 2018. She intended to draw in younger fashion lovers in the know — the modern-day throngs of 1990s apparel enthusiasts — as well as those unfamiliar with the enduring legacy of her grandparents’ label.
In 2023, two years after the company shuttered the offshoot, Margherita established a womenswear brand called Maccapani.
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Missoni Off White Decorative Knit Sweater and Tank Twin Set
By Missoni, M Missoni
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Missoni off white decorative knit long sleeve open front hip length sweater and matching scoop neck tank top. Each unlined. Tank marked size 2 sweater marked size 6. M Missoni. In ex...
M MISSONI Gold Knit Turtleneck Pullover - Womens
By M Missoni
Located in San Francisco, CA
M MISSONI cocktail dress in a gold toned and black knit material featuring a sheer style, with a turtleneck, and a zigzag pattern. Made in Italy. Excellent Pre-Owned Condition. Fabr...
Missoni Collection Multicolor Metallic Striped Wool Blend Knit Sweater IT 40
By Missoni, M Missoni
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
An exceptionally attractive Missoni Collection women’s sweater showcasing the Italian house’s celebrated mastery of multicolor knitwear. Rendered in a fine ribbed wool-blend knit, t...
$339Sale Price|20% Off
M MISSONI Size M Gold & Purple Knitted Wool Blend Oversized Turtleneck Sweater
By M Missoni
Located in San Francisco, CA
M MISSONI sweater comes in a gold & purple knitted wool blend featuring a oversized fit, 3/4 sleeves, and a turtleneck. Made in Italy. Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. Marked: M ...
2000's Missoni Black, White and Rose Gold Sparkle Knit Long Cardigan
By M Missoni
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Missoni long cardigan from the mid 2000s. The midweight knit is comprised of black, white and a rose gold wool blended fiber. Snap closure down the front and finished along the edges...
Saint Laurent, Leopard print lame wool cardigan
By Saint Laurent
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Saint Laurent, Leopard print lame wool cardigan. The item is new - unworn. • CONDITION: new - unworn • SIZE: M • MEASUREMENTS: length 72 cm, width 54 cm, waist 50 cm, shoulder w...
John Galliano purple and black herringbone mohair sweater and skirt set, fw 1999
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ John Galliano purple mohair sweater and skirt set ▪ Black herringbone design with purple base ▪ Turn-over cuffs ▪ Large high-neck fold-over c...
$1,506
Size: Size Medium
Christian Dior by John Galliano Navy Rubberised Knit Cardigan Runway S/S 1999
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
A short-sleeve open cardigan in navy lace-knit from Christian Dior by John Galliano, Spring Summer 1999. The open pointelle weave carries a rubberised lacquer coating — a signature o...
CHANEL white navy beige cotton 2018 18P CC CREWNECK Sweater 36 XS
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel crewneck sweater in white cotton (100%). Features oversized CC navy blue and details in beige, ribbed hem and cuffs. Unlined. Has been worn and is in excellent ...
Unworn 1960s Deadstock Wool Knit Mod Color Block Sweater + Skirt Suit Ensemble
Located in Sparks, NV
Unwworn with the original tags still attached! Vintage brown and off white color block turtleneck sweater top and matching skirt with a striped mod design. By Imperial Imports. This ...
1970s Diane Von Furstenberg Black and Silver Crochet Cardigan and Cami 70s Set
By Diane von Furstenberg
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage DIANE VON FURSTENBERG black and silver metallic wrap cardigan AND camisole set! Amazing black and silver metallic crochet throughout both pieces. Cardigan is wrap s...
Gucci by Tom Ford black knitted wool and fur sweater and skirt set, fw 2002
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in London, GB
▪ Gucci black knitted wool sweater and skirt set ▪ Designed by Tom Ford ▪ Heavyweight oversized chunky-knit sweater ▪ Matching pencil skirt with ...
CHANEL 1995 Signature Cashmere CC Logo Cardigan Jacket Top Cropped Twin Set 38
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Switzerland, CH
Amazing CHANEL twin set Designed by Karl Lagerfeld for CHANEL From the famous FW 1995 collection Consisting of two pieces, pullover and cardigan Black ...
Early 2000s Jean Paul Gaultier Short Open Cardigan
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Early 2000s Jean Paul Gaultier redish brown and white vertical stripe cardigan with a thick yellow and turquoise trim. No buttons, lays open. Perfect with jeans. Very good vintage co...
GIVENCHY Couture S/S 1998 ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Pale Yellow Floral Cardigan Top Set
By Givenchy, Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
Givenchy Couture S/S 1998 designed by Alexander McQueen pale yellow cardigan tank top set. Pale yellow and metallic floral embroidered knit. Eight center front button closures. Round...
CHANEL pink cashmere 24C LOS ANGELES PALM STRIPED Cardigan Sweater 38 S
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel cardigan in a mélange of yellow and orange, pale pink and grey, and raspberry and purple intertwined stripes knit polyester (38%), cashmere (31%), polyamide (11...
Azzedine Alaia cream rayon knit 5 piece pant suit set, ss 1992
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
▪ Azzedine Alaia cream rayon knit 5 piece pant suit set ▪ Cropped vest top ▪ Cropped long sleeve button-up cardigan ▪ Maxi long sleeve button-up cardigan ▪ High waisted wide-leg pan...
Pink Cashmere Cardigan with Lace Appliqués
By Pringle
Located in Alford, MA
This pink cashmere cardigan with lace appliqués around the neckline and halfway down the front is an example of the decorated sweaters popular d...
CHANEL multicolor cashmere 2020 20K COLORBLOCK Cardigan Sweater 36 XS
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel colorblock cardigan in cream,pink, blue and camel cashmere (100%). Features rib-knit V-neck, hem and cuffs and two buttoned patch pockets. Closes with gold-tone...
CHANEL white & multi cashmere 19C LA PAUSA ZIP Cardigan Sweater 34 XXS
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel cardigan in white and multicolored striped cashmere (100%) brings a playful twist to luxury knitwear. Designed with a relaxed silhouette and batwing sleeve...
M MISSONI Size 8 Green Knitted Wool / Acrylic Buttoned Cardigan
By M Missoni
Located in San Francisco, CA
M MISSONI cardigan comes in a green knitted wool / acrylic with a black trim featuring a buttoned closure. Made in Italy. Matching top available.Excellent Pre-Owned Condition. Mark...
M MISSONI Size 4 Silver & Black Metallic Acetate Blend Belted Cardigan
By M Missoni
Located in San Francisco, CA
M MISSONI cardigan comes in a silver & black metallic featuring a ruffled trim and a belted style. Made in Italy. Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. Marked: I 40 / D 34 / A 34 / EFB...
M MISSONI Size 4 Multi-Color Wool Blend Textured Turtleneck Pullover
By M Missoni
Located in San Francisco, CA
M MISSONI pullover comes in a multi-color knitted wool blend featuring short sleeves and a turtleneck.Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. Marked: 40 Measurements: Shoulder: 15 in...
Maglioncino Missoni anni 2000
By M Missoni
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
Inconfondibile nella trama e nei colori, Missoni riesce sempre a distinguersi e creare dei capi colorati ma mai eccessivi, come questo maglioncino che indossato con uno short o un je...
Maglia Missoni nuova con cartellino
By M Missoni, Missoni
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
Intrecci, sfumature e trasparenze rappresentano questa bellissima maglia targata Missoni. Il suo taglio leggermente a campana, come le maniche rendono sinuoso ed armonioso il mix cre...
M MISSONI Size L Black Metallic Turtleneck Pullover
By M Missoni
Located in San Francisco, CA
M MISSONI turtleneck pullover comes in black metallic fabric. Made in Italy. Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. Fabric Tag Removed. Marked: no size m...
M MISSONI Size 4 Black & Turquoise Merino Wool Blend Pullover
By M Missoni
Located in San Francisco, CA
M MISSONI pullover comes in a black & turquoise wool blend featuring a slim fit and a scoop neck. Made in Italy. Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. Marked: US 4 Measurements: Shoulder...
M MISSONI Size 6 Grey & Red Merino Color Block Wool / Acrylic Pullover
By M Missoni
Located in San Francisco, CA
M MISSONI pullover comes in a grey & red merino wool / acrylic color block featuring a turtleneck. Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. Marked: 42 Measurements: Shoulder: 15 in. Bust: 3...
M MISSONI Size M Black Cotton Blend Off Shoulder Collar Pullover
By M Missoni
Located in San Francisco, CA
M MISSONI pullover comes in black jersey with an off the shoulder folded blue, purple, and brown crochet knit collar. Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. Marked: (no size) Measurements...
M MISSONI Size 14 Beige Metallic Rainbow Textured Knit Cardigan
By M Missoni
Located in San Francisco, CA
M MISSONI cardigan comes in a metallic beige cable like textured knit with rainbow stripe pattern throughout, v neck cropped three quarter sleeves, and three gold tone hook eye closu...
M MISSONI Size 14 Beige Rainbow Stripe Textured Metallic Knit Top
By M Missoni
Located in San Francisco, CA
M MISSONI short sleeve top comes in metallic beige textured knit with an all over rainbow stripe pattern, round neckline, and short sleeves. Matching cardigan available separately. M...
M MISSONI Size 14 Pink Green & Black Textured Wool Blend Cardigan
By M Missoni
Located in San Francisco, CA
M MISSONI cardigan comes in a textured wool blend knit with hues of pink and green with an all over black pattern, v neck, button front, and ruffled trim. Matching top available sepa...
M MISSONI Size 14 Pink Green & Black Wool Blend Shell Vest Top
By M Missoni
Located in San Francisco, CA
M MISSONI tank top comes in a textured knit with hues of pink and green with an all over black patter, scoop neck, and black piping, and ruffled hem. Matching cardigan available sepa...
M MISSONI Size 10 Blue & Green Wool / Viscose Textured Print Knit Cardigan
By M Missoni, Missoni
Located in San Francisco, CA
M MISSONI cardigan comes in an aqua blue and green textured print knit with an open front, three quarter sleeves, and brown textured trim. New with Tags. Marked: IT 46 Measuremen...
M. Missoni Colorful Cardigan
By M Missoni, Angela Missoni
Located in Port Hope, ON
A burst of color which will enliven any outfit. The viscose cardigan has a number of zig zag patterns interspersed with solid colors. The sleeves are ...