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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1990s Moschino Cheap and Chic nature friendly 20th Century fashion blazer size42
By Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Capri, IT
1990s Moschino Cheap and Chic nature friendly 20th Century fashion blazer size42 Beige blazer by Moschino totally made in Italy with friendly garments and embellished with woods bottons
1990’s Moschino Cheap & Chic Rainbow Car Wash Fringe Jacket
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
Located in Concord, NC
Iconic show stopping 1990s Moschino Cheap and Chic rainbow striped car wash jacket. As seen on Fran Dresher in “The Nanny”. This jacket features vivid rainbow stripes that differ in ...
Moschino Photo Print Velvet Dress
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous velvet dress by Moschino in an elaborate print of words and photos in beige, brown, and black. The print is amazingly detailed with photo prints...
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 Two side...
Moschino Color Block Skirt Suit with Emoji Buttons
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
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...
Moschino Vintage Black Cut Out Bow Tie Mini Dress, 1990s
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
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...
Moschino Letter Applique Skirt Suit
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous skirt suit from Moschino in black and white. The blazer style jacket is semi fitted with rounded lapels and closing with 3 self covered ...
1990s Moschino Cheap and Chic yellow black red and white lucky rayon jacket 44
By Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Capri, IT
1990s Moschino Cheap and Chic yellow black red and white lucky rayon jacket 44 Shows signs of use and age marked size 44 italian sizing totally made in italy
Vintage Moschino 1990's Fun Yellow & Black Shadow Print Mini Pencil skirt
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Franco Moschino
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...
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...
Rare & Iconic 1990's Moschino Cheap & Chic Label Blazer - Vintage Mens Jacket
By Franco Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Truly Rare & Iconic, Original 1990's Moschino Cheap & Chic 'Label' Blazer by Franco Moschino, The Jacket is crafted from hundreds of individual labels patchworked together....
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
$369Sale Price|47% Off
Moschino 'Anni Di Kaos' Iconic Print Velvet Dress, c. 1997
By Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in LAGNY-SUR-MARNE, FR
Moschino Fashion History 'Anni Di Kaos' Iconic Print Velvet Shift Dress, c. 1997 Rare vintage 1990s Moschino Cheap&Chic dress. In a black velvet with an amazing print of fashion his...
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...
1990s Iconic Moschino Cheap & Chic pop art dress in size 44
By Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Capri, IT
Iconic vintage Moschino dress with a vibrant pop art design which features numbers, polka dots, stripes, a heart, black cats and horseshoe design. Details: Fully Lined Back Zip Clo...
$340Sale Price|74% Off
Vintage Moschino Cheap and Chic 1990s Women's Cotton Dress with Quotes
By Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in LAGNY-SUR-MARNE, FR
Rare vintage 1990s Moschino Cheap&Chic dress. In a white cotton with an amazing print of inspirational quotes and poetry. Sizes: IT 42 FR 38 US 8 UK 10 Marked FR 38 but runs t...
1990’s Moschino Cheap & Chic Tartan Plaid High Waisted Shorts - Hot Pants
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Franco Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Fun 1990’s Cheap & Chic by Franco Moschino tartan high waisted, tailored shorts. Crafted from a 100% Pure Wool plaid fabric and fully lined in black Ra...
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...
1992 Ab Fab Franco Moschino Vintage Colourful Satin Jigsaw Puzzle Bomber Jacket
By Franco Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Sheffield, GB
Iconic, Vintage 'Cheap & Chic' 1992 Moschino Puzzle Jacket in Vibrant shades and Colours designed by Franco Moschino. Famously worn by Jennifer Saunders...
1990s Moschino Cheap and Chic linen friendly garments dress size 44
By Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Capri, IT
Moschino Cheap and Chic linen dress size 44 Totally made in Italy embellished with Gold tone bottons
Vintage Moschino Cheap & Chic 2000s Size 6 Silk Chiffon Watercolor Print Blouse
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
Located in San Diego, CA
Pretty early 2000s MOSCHINO Cheap & Chic silk chiffon semi sheer wrap blouse and matching silk cami. Vibrant colors of purple, fuchsia, burgundy, green and blue. Attached tie at cent...
$143Sale Price|25% Off
2000s Moschino Cheap and Chic Beads and Heart Print Silk Scarf
By Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in London, GB
Moschino printed silk scarf, divided into two equal triangles, black with cream hearts pattern and on other one string beads, rolled edge, Made In Italy Perfect for a fashionable loo...
Padded jacket with hood /collar and leopard print MOSCHINO Cheap & Chic
By Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Padded jacket with hood and leopard print. Outside fabric composition and lining: 85% polyester, 15% nylon. Padding composition: 100% polyester. Raglan sleeve. Drawstring around the...
1992-1993 Moschino Cheap & Chic iconic blazer
By Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Capri, IT
This piece is one of a kind as it is part of the iconic fall/winter 1992/1993 collection. Seen on the ICONIC Fran fine on the hit sitcom The Nanny. The jacket is a truly spectacular...
MOSCHINO Cheap & Chic Antique Newspaper print 1990s Off white velvet shift dress
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Franco Moschino
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 ...
Las Vegas MOSCHINO Cheap & Chic Roulette Darts Print 1990s Mini shift Dress
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Franco Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Las Vegas MOSCHINO Cheap & Chic Roulette Darts Print 1990s Mini shift Dress A Loud franco Moschino ‘Cheap & Chic’ roulette print mini dress in off white, yellow and red tones. MADE ...
Rare Vintage Franco Moschino Supermarket Discount Colourful Denim Jeans
By Franco Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Sheffield, GB
Rare Vintage Franco Moschino Supermarket Discount Colourful Denim Jeans Circa 1990 / Zip button closure / Classic four pocket design Size; Recommended 30’’ Waist Measurements are ...
Moschino Cheap & Chic Vintage Fruit Polka Dot Jacket as seen on The Nanny
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Concord, NC
Highly collectable and iconic 1990's Moschino Cheap & Chic polka dot fruit appliqué jacket as seen on Fran Dresher in The Nanny. This jacket features a whimsical design with whit...
Moschino 1990s Cheap & Chic Vintage Polka Dot Blazer Jacket
By Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Capri, IT
From the 1990s Moschino collection. This jacket is designed out of rayon fabric with polka dot prints throughout and has a yellow silk lining. It features red, yellow, blue, and gree...
Moschino Pearl Collar Dress
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
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 ...
Moschino 1980s Cheap & Chic Black Velour Not Just A Pretty Dress with Gold Studs
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage late 80s Moschino Cheap & Chic black long sleeved velour dress with round gold flat studs reading Not Just a Pretty Dress in large print at front....
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
Vintage 1990s Moschino Black and White Crop Velcro Closure Blazer Jacket
By Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Oakland, CA
This is a vintage Moschino "Cheap and Chic" black crop blazer jacket with adjustable velcro closures at the shoulders and waist, 5-button front. The jacket is composed of rayon (52%...
1980's Moschino Black Leather Pencil Skirt with Gold Thimble decoration Tassels
By Franco Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
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...
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...
1990's Moschino Cheap and Chic Color Block Puzzle Jacket The Nanny
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
Located in Concord, NC
Unique 1990's Moschino Cheap and Chic vintage puzzle jacket featuring a color-block design in vibrant shades of yellow, orange, green and pink. As see...
Moschino New Dress with Petal Skirt
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
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...
Moschino Color Block Skirt Suit
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
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 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 Jacket with Elaborate Applique
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
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 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...
1990's MOSCHINO Cheap & Chic Plain Red Heart Double Breasted Blazer - Jacket
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Franco Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Fabulous 1990's MOSCHINO 'Cheap & Chic' Plain Red Double Breasted Blazer - Jacket Features; Heart detailed buttons on the front, pockets at the hips, 3/4 bracelet length sleeves,...
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...
1990’s Moschino Cheap & Chic Cloud Sky Printed Blazer
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Concord, NC
1990's Moschino Cheap & Chic vintage cloud sky printed blazer. Wooden angel cherub buttons. Made in Italy. 100% wool. Size: US size 6 Condition: In excellent condition throughout ...
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 & 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...
$331Sale Price|20% Off
1990s Vintage Moschino Cheap & chic red blazer jacket
By Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in LAGNY-SUR-MARNE, FR
1990s Vintage Moschino Cheap & chic red blazer jacket, in a bright red with black velvet buttons collar and pockets. Condition : Excellent Vintage Condition - Fully lined - Made i...
Vintage Moschino Multi Colour Runway Crepe Dress
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in London, GB
A vintage runway collection dress by Moschino , Cheap and Chic. The dress has a v neckline, front and back , with a side zip and is fully lined. The pleated skirt is in green, oran...
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...
1990s Moschino Cheap and Chic multicoloured jacket
By Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Capri, IT
1990s Moschino Cheap and Chic multicoloured jacket totally made in italy in size 46 it
Moschino Cheap & Chic Peace Sign Studded Belted Black Leather Jacket
By Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Moschino Cheap & Chic Peace Sign Studded Black Leather Jacket is a bold, statement-making piece that combines edgy fashion with playful symbolism. Crafted from high-quality black...
2000’s Moschino Cheap & Chic Long Black Maxi Dress with waist Cut out
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
An early 2000’s Moschino ‘Cheap & Chic’ Label maxi dress. In full black, featuring a simple silhouette, rounded collar line with cut-out details at the collar and waist, that can...
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
Vintage Moschino Cheap & Chic Size 6 Ivory Polka Dot 1990s 90s A - Line Skirt
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
Located in San Diego, CA
Adorable vintage 1990s MOSCHINO 'CHEAP & CHIC' ivory multi colored A-Line skirt! Soft ivory cotton with stretch. Pastel purple, pink, blue, and green tie dye polka dots throughout. H...
MOSCHINO "All This And Glamour Too" Embroidered Heart Black Velvet Jumpsuit
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage MOSCHINO Cheap and Chic "All This And Glamour Too" Embroidered Heart Black Velvet Jumpsuit Features: - 100% Authentic MOSCHINO CHEAP and CHIC. - Embroidered "All This And Gl...
1980s Moschino Cheap & Chic Bullseye Black and White Size 8 Vintage Tunic Dress
By Franco Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare 80s MOSCHINO Cheap & Chic black and white / ivory novelty bulls eye print Size 8 Rayon slouchy shirt tunic / mini dress ! Features fabric covered but...
1990s Moschino vintage Cheap and Chic Carwash Rainbow Fringe Tank Top size S
By Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Capri, IT
1990s Moschino vintage Cheap and Chic Carwash Rainbow Fringe Tank Top size S totally made in italy collection seen on The Nanny, 1 season episode 20
1990s Moschino Cheap & Chic dart board rayon blazer jacket size S
By Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Capri, IT
1990s Moschino Cheap & Chic dart board rayon blazer jacket size S Moschino multicoloured jacket totally made in italy It was exhibit at the Mint Museum in December 2015 Viva Moschin...
Moschino Blue Colorblock Dress with Peace & Stop War Lettering & Photo Images
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
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...
1990's MOSCHINO Cheap and Chic black wool military coat
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
Located in San Fransisco, CA
1990’s Moschino Cheap and Chic black light to medium weight wool military-style coat with a long, slightly A-line shape and oversized brass-tone buttons down the front and at back. C...