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 metallic gold leather Ankle Strap Pumps Shoes 37
By Missoni
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Missoni round-toe ankle-strap pumps in metallic light gold and vanilla calfskin. Have been worn and are in excellent condition. Imprinted Size 37 Shoe Size 37 Inside ...
Missoni Slingback Heel Pump Multi Colored Knit Italy Size 9
By Missoni
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Missoni Slingback Pump. A stunning Slingback heel pump with endless wearability. Missoni classic zig zag patterned Slingback heels multicolor. MISSSONI 90's Multi Colored Knit Printed fabric. Knit Missoni Signature Zig Zag Pattern Upper With Brown Leather Heel Bottoms. Missoni Brand. Made In Italy. Features the signature chevron zig zag patterns. The condition of the pair is good showing little wear. The material of the pair is textile and leather. Color of the pair is a combination of green, black, pink, turquoise in Zig Zag Missoni textile signature. Size of the pair is IT 39.5. US 9. These fabric patterned vintage heels...
Missoni Size EU 37 US 6.5. Platforms Peep Toe Block Heels Shoes Italy
By Missoni
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Missoni Platforms Peep Toe High Heels Shoes. MISSONI classic zig zag patterned heels multicolor Zig zag patterned block heels with platform. Early 2000...
Missoni multicolor patterned cloth high heel shoes, y2k shoes
By Missoni
Located in Genova, IT
Missoni high-heeled shoes ABOUT Sculptural shoes by Missoni featuring a beautiful high heel worked like a work of art! The shoes have a square toe and a small platform and are cove...
Missoni Knit Platform Wedge Sandals - EU 37
By Missoni
Located in Amman, JO
Missoni Knit Platform Wedge Sandals Bold, vibrant, and unmistakably iconic, these Missoni platform wedge sandals showcase the brand’s signature colorful knit aesthetic. Featuring br...
Missoni Sandals in Multicolor
By Missoni
Located in Carnate, IT
Missoni Sandals in Multicolor Missoni open heel. Size 38. Insole 25 cm. 14 cm heel. Platform 3 cm. Real leather. The shoe is in good condition, with only small signs of normal use...
Missoni, multicoloured pumps with brown heel
By Missoni
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Missoni, multicoloured pumps in size 39.5 with brown heel. This product has been worn only a few times and is slightly damaged on the heels.
CHANEL taupe 24B SHEARLING Slippers & Pouch Shoes 37 fit 38
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
These 100% authentic Chanel taupe shearling logo slippers are the perfect blend of luxury and comfort. Crafted in plush shearling with CC logo stitching details, they offer cozy warm...
Hermes Chypre Black Calfskin Leather Men's Sandal 45 / 12
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a pair of limited edition Hermes Men's Chypre Sandal featured in Noir. Black calfskin with black anatomical insole and H embossed Black rubber sole. Strap across fo...
Classic Chanel Black Caviar "CC" Square Toe Shoes
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 90s Chanel black caviar square toe shoes. - Featuring a "CC" logo in front. - Square shape heels. - Size 38.5.
New Tom Ford x Yves Saint Laurent F/W 2004 Red Black Shoes 36.5 38 38.5 39 42
By Tom Ford, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Shoes Wedge Sandals F/W 2004 Collection Italian Sizes Available 36.5 - US 6.5, 38 - US 8, 38....
New Versace 2010 Ponyhair Heels Platform Pumps Sz 39.5
By Versace
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New Stunning Versace Heels Black and tan ponyhair Black & Red Leather & Acrylic Size: 39.5 Heel 6" Front Platform 3" Single Adjustable Strap Leather Footbed Patent Acr...
Shockingly New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Final Collection Heels Sz 37
By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Heels Brand New Size 37 * Tom Ford Era Velvet Heels * This was his last collection for Yves Saint Laurent. He was inspired by the Chinese Collection of 1977. Th...
New Versace Gold Black Triple Platform Swarovski Crystals Medusa Shoes Sandals
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Versace Triple Platform Strap Sandals Sizes Available - 35.5, 38, 38.5, 39, 39.5. Colors - Gold and Black 100% Leather, Swarovski Crystals Gold Medusa Leather Lining, Leather Sol...
New Alexander McQueen S/S 2011 Oyster White Snake Studded Ankle Boots 38 - US 8
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Alexander McQueen Snake Studded Ankle Boots - One of the Most collectible A. McQueen boots. S/S 2011 Runway Collection Italian size 38 ( US 8 ) Color...
New Gucci Harriet Vintage White Leather Over The Knee Lace Up Boots It. 38 US 8
By Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Gucci *Harriet* Leather Over the Knee Boots Italian size 38 - US 8 These Gucci Italian-made boots offer a luxurious look featuring supple leather, faux-snake polished accents, an...
Size: Size; UK 6 / EU 39
S/S 2012 Vivienne Westwood White Cork Vinyl patent Avant Guard Court Shoes Heels
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Sheffield, GB
Spring / Summer 2012 Vivienne Westwood 'Regent' Court Heels, crafted from an experimental white vinyl and wood chip patent exterior material, wi...
Hermes Sandal Flat Oran Gold Box Calfskin 37 / 7 New w/ Box
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a guaranteed authentic Hermes Oran exquisite Gold box calfskin slide. The iconic top stitched H cutout over the top of the foot in sublime calfskin. Gold embossed c...
GUCCI brown leather GG SUPREME CANVAS 2022 ELLIS Ankle Boots Shoes 40
By Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Gucci Ellis ankle boots in beige and ebony GG Supreme canvas. Feature brown leather toe caps with perforated GG, leather trim around the ankle with gold-tone buckle an...
Size: 39 •
Missoni, Flat knitted sandals
By Missoni
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Missoni, Flat knitted sandals with multicolored print. This item is in good top very good condition.
Missoni x Castaner Kenda Crochet Espadrilles
By Missoni
Located in London, GB
Missoni x Castaner Kenda Crochet Espadrilles Multicoloured espadrilles designed with the brand's signature zig-zag striped pattern. Featuring a round toe, an embossed brand patch t...
MISSONI Size 7 Black Silver Lurex Knit Contrast Heel Boots
By Missoni
Located in San Francisco, CA
MISSONI thigh high boots in a black & silver metallic lurex featuring a pull on style, open toe, and a chunky contrasting glitter heel. Made in Italy. Very Good Pre-Owned Condition w...
MISSONI Size 8 Black & Gold Fabric Stripe Flats
By Missoni
Located in San Francisco, CA
MISSONI flats comes in a black & gold stripe fabric featuring a slip on style. Comes with box. Made in Italy. Excellent Pre-Owned Condition. Marked: 38Outsole: 3 inches x 9.5 in...
CASTANER x MISSONI Size 7.5 Black & White Canvas Zig Zag Suede Flats
By Missoni
Located in San Francisco, CA
CASTANER x MISSONI flats come sin a black & white zig zag canvas featuring a rope trim, slip on, and a pointed toe. Includes box. Made in Spainches Excellent Pre-Owned Condition. ...
MISSONI purple black beige KNITTED Ballet Flats Shoes 36.5
By Missoni
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Missoni knitted ballet flats in purple, gray, taupe and black fabric. Lined in brick leather. Have been worn and are in virtually new condition. Measurements Imprinte...
MISSONI Size 8 Multi-Color Fabric Zig Zag Bow Flats
By Missoni
Located in San Francisco, CA
MISSONI flats comes in a multi-color zig zag fabric featuring a leather mini bow detail and a wooden sole. Made in Italy.Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. Marked: 38Outsole: 9.5 ...
MISSONI Size 8 Multi-Color Zig Zag Platform Pumps
By Missoni
Located in San Francisco, CA
MISSONI pumps comes in a multi-color zig zag material featuring a peep toe, platform, and a covered heel. Made in Italy. Good Pre-Owned Condition. Minor wear. Marked: 38 ...
MISSONI Pastels Crochet Knit Canvas Espadrilles Flats Shoes 39
By Missoni
Located in Switzerland, CH
A MISSONI signature piece that will last you for years. Step into summer style with Missoni's colorfully espadrilles. Wear this leather-lined crochet-knit pair with a white sundress ...
CASTANER x MISSONI Size 7.5 Black & White Canvas Zig Zag Suede Flats
By Missoni
Located in San Francisco, CA
CASTANER x MISSONI flats come sin a black & white zig zag canvas featuring a rope trim, slip on, and a pointed toe. Includes box. Made in Spain. Excellent Pre-Owned Condition. Mark...
MISSONI Size 8 Multi-Color Fabric Zig Zag Bow Flats
By Missoni
Located in San Francisco, CA
MISSONI flats comes in a multi-color zig zag fabric featuring a leather mini bow detail and a wooden sole. Made in Italy. Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. Marked: 38 Outsole: 9.5 in....
MISSONI Castañer S/S 2019 Multicolor Stripe Jute Rope Kenda Espadrilles Shoes
By Missoni
Located in Thiensville, WI
MISSONI Castañer S/S 2019 Multicolor Stripe Jute Rope Kenda Espadrilles Shoes Brand / Manufacturer: Missoni collaboration with Castañer Collection: S/S 2019 Manufacturer Style Nam...