Missoni, striped sweater in pink and beige
By Missoni
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Missoni, striped sweater with bat sleeves and kangaroo pocket in pink and beige. The item is in good condition.
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, which included furniture, textiles and accessories. 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 creative director of M Missoni, a modestly priced offshoot that was discontinued in 2021.
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Missoni, striped sweater in pink and beige
By Missoni
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Missoni, striped sweater with bat sleeves and kangaroo pocket in pink and beige. The item is in good condition.
Missoni Gray Wool and Silk Long Sleeve Top with Cowl Neck Size 40
By Missoni
Located in Rome, Rome
Missoni cowl neck jumper in gray collar. It features long sleeve styling, a round loose collar and a relaxed fit. Composition: 80% Wool, 20% Silk. Made in Italy. Size: 42 IT (The siz...
MISSONI One Size Purple Grey Black Abstract Silk Tie
By Missoni
Located in San Francisco, CA
MISSONI for MACY'S necktie in a purple, grey, and black silk featuring an abstract print. Handmade in Spainches Very Good Pre-Owned Condition.Width: 3 inches Length: 59 inches ...
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MISSONI Size 6 Taupe Silk Blend Velvet Pencil Skirt
By Missoni
Located in San Francisco, CA
MISSONI pencil skirt comes in taupe gray silk blend velvet with a gathered front, and double dark gold tone zip sides. With Tags. Minor imperfections from hanger and tags. As-is. Mad...
MISSONI Black Metallic Knit Stretch Set with Nude Jersey Dress Size 44
By Missoni
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Missoni dress set features a sheer navy metallic shell with a nude stretch light weight jersey interior. Features a pull over style. In excellent condition. **Please cross-refe...
MISSONI Khaki Knit Wool Striped Skirt Set Size 8 10
By Missoni
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Missoni design is composed of a khaki hue wool with a stripe design. The top is a tunic style with a center button at the neck. The skirt has side pockets with an elastic waist....
MISSONI Purple Wool Knit Full Length Sweater Size Medium
By Missoni
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Missoni purple wool full length sweater is composed of a purple wool. Features an open style. In excellent vintage condition. **Please cros...
MISSONI Orange and Pink Knit Dress with Wrap Set Size 40
By Missoni
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Missoni set is composed of an orange, pink, and white knit with a space die pattern. The dress has a draped neck and side zipper closure with snaps. ...
Missoni Multi-Color Knit Knotted Headband
By Missoni
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This MISSONI multi-color knotted headband is made in the signature chevron-pattern giving the chic and trendy Missoni signature. This designer accessory is the perfect summer accessory to add to your wardrobe. This headband is crafted in a lightweight knit fabric in a series of geometric motifs in multiple shades and a twist detail. Pair this headband with your favourite Gucci pool slides...
Missoni, striped lurex coat
By Missoni
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Missoni, pink with gold striped lurex coat - dress with press studs. The item is in very good condition. • CONDITION: very good condition • SIZE: 34 - XS • MEASUREMENTS: length 84...