One name that all vintage experts agree is synonymous with camp is Franco Moschino. By the time he launched a diffusion line called Moschino Cheap and Chic, the late designer had already spent several years shocking and titillating the fashion elite with his whimsical, irreverent parodies of bourgeois finery.
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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Moschino Vintage Black Cut Out Bow Tie Mini Dress, 1990s
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Sparks, NV
Darling vintage Moschino mini dress with a cut out bow tie detail. Sleeveless sleeves and mini length. Details: Unlined Rear Zip Closure Marked Size: Unmarked Estimated Size...
Printed silk chiffon mini slip dress MOSCHINO CHEAP & CHIC
By Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Printed silk chiffon mini slip dress . Pleated on the bust. Shoulder straps are tied on the shoulder with beads on the bottom edge. Invisible zip closure on the left side. SIZE 42 (I...
Faux fur single breasted coat with animal pattern MOSCHINO CHEAP & CHIC
By Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Faux fur single breasted coat with animal pattern; Main fabric composition: 67% rayon, 33% polyester. Printed lining composition: 100% rayon Shoulder pad. Button and buttonhole closu...
Wool Tartan and velvet single breasted jacket MOSCHINO CHEAP & CHIC
By Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Wool Tartan and velvet single breasted jacket . Rayon lining. Velvet button and buttonhole closure on the middle front and on the cuffs. 4 front pockets SIZE 40/L
Pink terry cloth bustier cocktail dress MOSCHINO CHEAP & CHIC
By Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pink terry cloth bustier cocktail dress . Main fabric composition: 70% cotton, 15% rayon, 12% nylon, 3% other fiber. Lining ( only inside the top edge) 85% rayon, 15% stretch. Off-w...
Satin and chiffon bustier top MOSCHINO CHEAP & CHIC
By Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Satin and chiffon bustier top . Button and buttonhole closure on the middle front. SIZE 38/M
Moschino Question Mark Sweater
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous black wool sweater adorned with a large question mark in the front. It has long cuffed sleeves, a crew neck and a large mixed metal question mark comprised of silver sequ...
Moschino Color Block Rainbow Dress
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous colorful dress with a bit of stretch from Moschino. It is is sleeveless with a crew neck and incredible brightly colored shapes each individually sewn together comprising...
S/S 2006 Moschino Cheap & Chic Pasta Printed Silk Dress
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Concord, NC
Moschino Cheap and Chic pasta printed dress from the Spring/Summer 2006 collection. This midi dress features a whimsical all-over print with farfalle, penn...
Moschino Cheap and Chic burgundy wool jacket with contrasting piping, '9s
By Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
Elegant Moschino Cheap and Chic jacket in pure virgin wool, made in Italy by Aeffe. A garment with a tailored cut, typical of the fashion house's ironic and refined style in the 1990...
2000’s Moschino Cheap & Chic Avant Garde Black Multiway Rivet Detail Dress
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Sheffield, GB
Vintage 2000’s Moschino Cheap & Chic black multi-way rivet dress. A fitted Y2k dress that can be deconstructed to create a huge variety of different silh...
Moschino Color Block Skirt Suit with Emoji Buttons
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous 2 piece skirt suit from Moschino. The front of both pieces is comprised of an array of different color and shapes assembled to form a beautiful patchwork. The jacket has...
Black stretch lace tunique with fringes on the front MOSCHINO CHEAP &CHIC
By Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black stretch lace tunique with fringes on the front . Main fabric composition: 82% nylon, 18% stretch. 2nd fabric composition (collar) 79% acetate, 21% rayon Button covered with fa...
1990s Moschino Cheap & Chic Avant Garde Vintage 90s Little Black Dress
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in San Diego, CA
Classic, with an edge 1990s MOSCHINO CHEAP AND CHIC little black dress! Features a fitted tailored bodice with black rosettes and appliqués on left waist. Flirty skirt can accomodate...
Beige double breasted trench-coat MOSCHINO CHEAP AND CHIC
By Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Beige double breasted trench-coat with ruffles on the bottom. Main fabric composition: 80% cotton, 20% burlap. Satin lining. Fabric belt which can be tied on the front or on the bac...
Moschino Cheap & Chic Piano Dress as seen on The Nanny
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
Located in Concord, NC
Moschino Cheap and Chic shift dress with novelty piano key hem. As seen on Fran Dresher in “The Nanny”. Concealed back zip. Size: US size 8 Condition: In excellent condition Measu...
2000’s Moschino Cheap & Chic Cheeky G-String Thong Black & Orange Maxi Skirt
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Fun 2000's Moschino 'Cheap & Chic' black jersey skirt, with a tangerine G-String thong detail at the waistline and inbuilt Panties. The ties at the side of the waist are fully ...
Vintage Moschino 1990's Fun Yellow & Black Shadow Print Mini Pencil skirt
By Franco Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Fun 1990's Yellow & Black Pencil skirt by MOSCHINO's Cheap & Chic Label ! Featuring a shadow silhouette print, high waisted fit and above the knee length hem. The dress clo...
1990’s Moschino Cheap & Chic Colourful Jigsaw Puzzle Crop Jacket
By Franco Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Sheffield, GB
Superbly tailored early 1990’s Cheap and Chic by Franco Moschino Jigsaw puzzle Jacket, carefully crafted from colourful wool panels and featuring a cropped silhouette with long sleev...
Moschino Pearl Collar Dress
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous fitted little black jersey dress from Moschino. It has cut in shoulders and a large pearl necklace collar. It is fully lined, has a ...
Faux fur single breasted jacket with leopard print Moschino Cheap & Chic
By Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Faux fur single breasted jacket with leopard print. The fabric composition tag is no longer legible but the faux fur is probably polyester and the lining in rayon. Button and button...
Moschino Cheap & Chic 2000s Size 10 No Bones About It Black White Skeleton Dress
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing MOSCHINO Cheap and Chic early 2000s black and white novelty skeleton print dress ! Easy shift silhouette looks great on any shape. Soft lightweight rayon fabric that is fully...
1990s Moschino Vintage Wool Jacket Half Plaid Half Striped Size 8
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous wool jacket from Moschino. One half is charcoal grey with blue pinstripes plus a hand stitched collar and 2 pocket flaps. The other side is a blue, orange, gold, brown an...
Moschino Navy Blue Mini Skirt, Circa 1990s
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Moschino navy blue cotton pique mini skirt. straight silhouette. large scale dots in three shades of blue in appliquéd organza on the front and back of skirt. side zip closure. skirt...
Vintage Moschino Cheap & Chic 1990s Orange + White Gingham Bodycon 90s Dress
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy vintage 90s MOSCHINO CHEAP AND CHIC orange and white gingham asymmetrical bodcon dress! Features a vibrant orange, mixed with white. Short sleeves features perforated cut-outs o...
1990s Moschino Cheap and Chic Olive Oyl Popeye Novelty Print Silk Chiffon Scarf
By Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing late 90s vintage MOSCHINO Cheap & Chic Popeye / Olive Oyl novelty print silk chiffon semi sheer long scarf / shawl ! Features Olive Oyl i...
Moschino Cheap & Chic 1990s Black Size 6 Chiffon Paillettes Sequin Vintage Dress
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
Located in San Diego, CA
Super stylish never worn late 1990s / 90s MOSCHINO Cheap and Chic black silk chiffon dress! This beauty is embellshed with thousands of hand-sewn black iridescent paillettes in a var...
Moschino Cheap and Chic 1990s Vintage Red Dot Jacket Size 46 Unisex
By Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Capri, IT
1990s Moschino red dot jacket size 46 black and white dots, black neck red tone jacket totally made in italy in size M
1990s Moschino Cheap & Chic Size 4 Khaki Beige Flower Print Vintage 90s Dress
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in San Diego, CA
Adorable 1990s MOSCHINO CHEAP & CHIC khaki / beige sleeveless babydoll dress! Features embroidered flowers throughout, with a chic bow detail at upper waist. Hidden zipper up the sid...
1990’s Moschino Cheap & Chic Red White Green Striped Cotton Tea - Sun Dress
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Franco Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Sweet 1990’s MOSCHINO Cheap and Chic Tea dress in striped cotton in greens, whites and reds, featuring a sweetheart collar line, fitted waist and knee length hem. The dressed close...
MOSCHINO Cheap & Chic Antique Newspaper print 1990s Off white velvet shift dress
By Franco Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Sheffield, GB
Beautiful Antique Newspaper print shift dress by Moschino Cheap & Chic, Circa Mid 1990's. Concealed zip up back. Fully lined. Classic Shift Dress shape. Pit to Pit; 18.5” Nape ...
Black wool blazer with black velvet buttons and flap pocket Moschino Cheap&Chic
By Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black wool blazer with black velvet buttons and flap pocket. No fabric tag for lining but probably rayon. Shoulder-pads, cut-work, pockets, Split middle back ( length= 19 cm) SIZE 36...
Moschino Cheap & Chic Vintage Vegetable Jacket as seen on the Nanny
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
Located in Concord, NC
Moschino Cheap & Chic plaid wool vegetable blazer as seen on Fran Dresher on the sitcom "The Nanny". Features embroidered appliqués of a snow pea, tomato, eggplant, & carrot ...
Moschino Cheap & Chic Spring 1993 Carwash Hem Size 6 / 8 Black Vintage 90s Dress
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Franco Moschino
Located in San Diego, CA
Moschino Cheap and Chic Spring 1993 black sleeveless carwash hem dress ! Panels of soft black fabric are composed of Rayon (21%) and Acetate (79%). Hidden zipper up the back with hoo...
Moschino Jacket with Elaborate Applique
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous navy wool jacket from Moschino with red grosgrain applique in abstract patterns front, back and along the sleeves. It has a navy velvet rounded lapel collar plus heart an...
1990’s Moschino Cheap & Chic Black Velvet Bow Embellished Crop Jacket
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Franco Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
1990’s Moschino Cheap & Chic Black Velvet Bow Embellished Crop Jacket A Moschino Cheap & Chic jacket, Circa 1990. In all black, featuring hundreds of intricately sewn black bows, lon...
Moschino Vintage 90s Black Blazer Jacket with Novelty "Thimble" Buttons
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
Located in Sparks, NV
Double breasted blazer jacket with unique novelty buttons shaped like sewing thimbles. By Moschino. Details: Fully Lined Front Pockets Shoulder Pads Sewn Into Lining Front B...
1980's Moschino Black Leather Pencil Skirt with Gold Thimble decoration Tassels
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Franco Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
A 1980's MOSCHINO Cheap & Chic Black Leather Pencil Skirt with Gold Thimble decoration Tassels around the hem and 2 zip pockets at the waist. The skirt has an additional spare thimbl...
Moschino Color Block Skirt Suit
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous red light weight wool skirt suit from Moschino. The hip length jacket closes off center with 5 pearl buttons and 2 pockets on one side above one another with the words 'Le...
MOSCHINO cheap & chic Pastel Pink & Black Coquette Bustier - Corset Top
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Sheffield, GB
MOSCHINO cheap & chic Pastel Pink & Black Coquette Bustier - Corset Top Features - Black ruffled mesh frill detailing, Bow at the front, squared collar line, concealed zip up back an...
Met Museum Moschino Cheap and Chic 1990s Vintage Women's Art Is Love Mini Dress
By Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Capri, IT
Met Museum wrote this about this amazing unique dress: Self-described “fashion philosopher” and “half tailor and half artist,” Franco Moschino eschewed the traditional labels associa...
Moschino 1990's Black Crepe Life Preserver Midi Dress
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A playful and fabulous 1990's Moschino piece from the Cheap and Chic label. The life preserver element echos the iconic 1989 "Cruise Me Baby" collection. The inner tube still inflate...
Moschino Cheap and Chic Beaded Sequined Floral Slip On Heeled Mules Sandals 38
By Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Mechanicsville, VA
Moschino Cheap and Chic Beaded Sequined Floral Slip On Heeled Mules Sandals 38 Color Multi Size 38EU Heel Height 3in Suede upper Leather sole Kitten heel Floral embellishment with ...
Moschino 1990s Vintage Peace Front, Stop War Back Color Block Dress, XS/S
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Water Mill, NY
This is one of the more poignant of Moschino's dresses in blue emblazoned on the front with the word "PEACE" in large red letters on a white background divided horizontally into gradated segments alternating with blue and dove adorned segments. The back is contrasted in shades of grey, black and white, clouds of destruction, the spoils of war...
1980s Moschino Cheap and Chic Red black bows dress size 42
By Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Capri, IT
1980s Moschino Cheap and Chic Red black bows dress size 42 Totally made in Italy in size 42
Vintage Moschino Cheap and Chic Colorblock Suede Floral Knee-High Boots, 1990s
By Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in San Jose, CA
Rare vintage Moschino Cheap and Chic embroidered suede boots in colorblock rust orange and olive green. Made in Italy from luxe suede with a bold side floral appliqué and sharply poi...
Moschino Silk Color Block Maxi Skirt
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous patchwork silk skirt in greens, pinks, red and brown from Moschino. It is work intensive with dozens of 1 1/2 X 1 1/2" squares joined together forming the front of the sk...
Moschino Cheap and Chic black jacket with vintage laces from the 1990s
By Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Genova, IT
Moschino Cheap and Chic vintage jacket from the '90s ABOUT Black women's jacket by Cheap and Chic by Moschino, a vintage piece from the 1990s. A structured, buttonless jacket featu...
Moschino Vintage 1990s Red Wool Dress with Petal Skirt, Size 10
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous light weight red wool dress from Moschino. It has a V neckline, scoop back and an A line skirt completely adorned in rows of overlapping individual fabric petals. It is f...
Grey wool skirt suit MOSCHINO Cheap & Chic
By Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Grey wool skirt suit. Rayon lining. Branded button and buttonhole closure on the middle front , on the pocket and on the cuffs. Half-belt on the middle back + button. SIZE 42 (It) 8...
Moschino Cheap & Chic Houndstooth Question Mark Jacket
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Concord, NC
Moschino Cheap & Chic black and white wool houndstooth jacket with a whimsical black velvet question mark detail. Size: US size 10 Condition: In excellent condition. Wear consisten...
1990s Moschino Cheap and Chic Iconic U.S.A flag rayon jacket size 40
By Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Capri, IT
1990s Moschino Cheap and Chic Iconic U.S.A flag rayon jacket size 40 Usa flag embellished with buttons totally made in italy
Moschino Color Block Dress
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Water Mill, NY
A great black and off white dress from Moschino. The sleeveless semi fitted dress has an off white peter pan collar and large front patch pockets wit...
Moschino Vintage 1990s 90s Velour "Cheap & Chic" Scribble Print Pants
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage soft velour pants with a "Cheap & Chic" scribble print. Details: Unlined Side Zip and Hook Closure Marked Size: I 42/ US 8/ GB 10/ F 38/ D 38 Color: Black/ Light...
Moschino Cheap and Chic Navy & Grey Vintage Pinstripe Short Suit Circa 1990s
By Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This vintage Moschino Cheap and Chic short suit set from the mid to late 1990s, showcases Franco Moschino’s signature subversion of traditional menswear and corporate power dressing. The classic formal charcoal grey pinstripe fabric is playfully contrasted with matching shorts, finished with sleek leather trim at the hemline. The coordinated blazer and shorts create a distinctive, fashion-forward look that can be worn as a set or styled separately. Style the suit with a white silk Prada blouse, black Miu Miu loafers, and a structured Gucci top-handle bag for a polished, playful take on power dressing. For a sharper evening look, wear the blazer over a black Dolce & Gabbana camisole with pointed Saint Laurent heels and a slim Bottega Veneta clutch. For a more relaxed contrast, pair the shorts with a Comme des Garçons striped shirt, sheer black tights, and Prada Mary Jane shoes...
MOSCHINO 90's Iconic and rare Cheap and Chic harlequin vest
By Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Milano, MILANO
90's iconic and rare Cheap and Chic harlequin vest by Moschino Tassels at hem Golden ball button 79% acetate 21% rayon
"Eiffel Tower " dress with short sleeve MOSCHINO CHEAP & CHIC
By Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
"Eiffel Tower " dress with short sleeve . Main fabric composition: 79% acetate, 21% rayon. Lining composition: acetate or rayon. Zip closure on the middle back. SIZE 42 (It) 38 (Fr) M
Moschino pink jacket with daisy lining 1990s
By Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Genova, IT
Moschino pink jacket with daisy lining 1990s ABOUT Iconic and bon-ton this 1990s Moschino Cheap and Chic jacket tells the story of fashion according to Franco Moschino. The jacket ...
Vintage Moschino Cheap & Chic Red ' Olive Oyl ' " Ciao " 1990s Blazer Jacket
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare 90s MOSCHINO 'Cheap and Chic' lipstick red blazer! Features an embroidered silhouette of Olive Oyl (Popeye's wife) on the front, and the word "Ciao," on the back. Buttons up the...
NWT 1990s Moschino Cheap and Chic Size 8 Coral Pink Silk Vintage 90s Dress New
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful brand new (with tags) MOSCHINO Cheap & Chic 1990s Grecian silk dress! Flattering drapery on both the bodice and skirt. Ruched detail at waist. Flattering draped neck. Hidde...