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 Mohair Sequin Dress, c. Early 2000s
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
Located in Marlborough, GB
Moschino vintage mohair sequin dress, early 2000s Mint green embellished with sequins all over which are beautiful in the light 59% mohair 29% polyamide 18% acrylic Very good condit...
Fun 90's Vintage MOSCHINO I love Vegetables Print T Shirt
By Moschino, Franco Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Fun 1990's Vintage MOSCHINO Printed T Shirt in a soft Black cotton with Slogan 'I Love - Vegetables - Love Me'. MADE IN ITALY. Recommended Size; Large Measurements are provided in...
Moschino Cheap & Chic Vintage Vegetable Jacket as seen on the Nanny
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
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...
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 ...
2000's Moschino Cheap & Chic Jacket Skirt Red White Polka dot Matching Set
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Sheffield, GB
A playful 2000's Moschino Cheap & Chic Jacket and Skirt Set in a Red & White polka dot printed pattern, featuring a 3/4 Sleeve button down blazer and matching high waisted Skirt with...
90's Vintage Moschino Italian Slogan Large Shoulder Shopper Tote Bag
By Moschino, Franco Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Fun 1990's Vintage Moschino bag with Italian Slogans reading 'It's better to want to dress as you want rather than as you should' and 'Good taste does not exist' ! The bag is made fr...
1990's Moschino Floral Print High Waisted Colourful Pattern Trousers - Pants
By Franco Moschino, Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
A vibrant pair of 1990’s Vintage Franco Moschino Jeans, featuring a colourful, floral pattern, high waisted fit and classic four pocket design. Made from a stretchy figure hugging fa...
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 and Chic Wool Suit Ensemble Floral Trim New/Old, 1990s
By Moschino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Moschino 1990s Cheap and Chic Wool Suit Ensemble w/Petit-Point Floral Trim. This suit, crafted in Italy and influenced by Eastern-European petit-point trim strategically placed in a...
$240Sale Price|50% Off
Moschino x H&M TV Cropped Black Leather Jacket Size 34
By Jeremy Scott, Moschino
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Make a bold statement with this Moschino x H&M TV Cropped Leather Jacket, a standout piece from the highly sought-after collaboration. Crafted from premium black leather, this ed...
Moschino Couture Dress with Sequin Peace Sign Back
By Moschino, Moschino Couture
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk halter dress from Moschino Couture. It is a wrap style dress which ties at the waist and has a band of gold sequins around the neck through to the back forming ...
2000's Moschino Football Soccer Pattern High waisted Pencil Skirt
By Moschino Jeans, Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
2000's Vintage Moschino 'Football' Soccer Patterned Pencil Skirt featuring a high waisted silhouette, concealed zip up fasten closure and knee length hem. MADE IN ITALY Recommended S...
Moschino Black Openwork Crochet Dress with Multicolor Ribbon Lacing
By Moschino
Located in Atlanta, GA
A bold and playful Moschino statement dress crafted in black openwork crochet, designed to contour the body while revealing glimpses of skin beneath. The fitted silhouette is overlai...
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 ...
Moschino Cheap & Chic Leopard Print Dress with Embroidered Florals
By Moschino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This lovely number is something to ROAR about! Bring out your inner feline and put on this luxuriously printed leopard dress. We love the fitted curvature of this dress. Seduce your ...
Moschino Vintage 1990s 90s Minimalist Olive Green Maxi Dress
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Sparks, NV
Olive green maxi dress with a high waist and sleeveless sleeves by Moschino. Details: Fully Lined Side Pockets Back Zip Closure Estimated Siz...
$432Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Moschino 1990s Women's Rayon Jeans Suit with Inscriptions
By Moschino
Located in LAGNY-SUR-MARNE, FR
Beautiful 1990s vintage Moschino JEANS suit with ALL OVER inscriptions. In perfect vintage condition, no signs of fading or pulling appart, with pockets. Seen on the ICONIC Fran fin...
Moschino Leather Jacket with Mirror Trim 1990s
By Moschino
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black leather jacket from Moschino. It is open in front with the pocket flaps, cuffs and jacket edges outlined in 3 rows of small square mirrors. It is fully lined and ha...
S/S 2022 Moschino Couture Colourful Cartoon Print Bathing - Swimming Costume
By Moschino, Jeremy Scott
Located in Sheffield, GB
A fun Moschino Couture bathing suit from the Spring / Summer 2022 Runway Collection. With cartoon animal design print in a playful colour palette and scooped back reverse. MADE IN I...
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 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...
Moschino Cheap & Chic 1990s Floral Ribbon Trim Short Skirt Charcoal Grey Black
By Moschino
Located in San Francisco, CA
Moschino Cheap & Chic dark grey (nearly black) pencil skirt in a slightly felted sort of fabric. Ribbon trim in a floral pattern reminiscent of needlework criss-crosses throughout. ...
1990s Moschino Cheap & Chic Animal Print Vintage 90s Silk Short Sleeve Top
By Moschino
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage MOSCHINO Cheap & Chic silk animal print blouse! Features leopard, zebra, cheetah, and tiger prints throughout. Warm colors of brown, ivory, trimmed with black lace....
New 1990s Moschino Cheap & Chic Size 38.5 / 8.5 Brown Suede 90s Knee High Boots
By Moschino
Located in San Diego, CA
Never worn vintage 1990s MOSCHINO CHEAP and CHIC chocolate brown suede leather knee high flat boots! Effortlessly chic, with a sleek toe, and an exposed gold zipper down the back. Su...
$451Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 1990s Moschino by Redwall Striped PVC Sheepskin Bowling Bag
By Moschino, Redwall
Located in LAGNY-SUR-MARNE, FR
Beautiful and rare Vintage 1990s Moschino by redwall bowling bag. This piece was previously owned and gently worn you can see little signs of use or show signs of fading barely notic...
$326Sale Price|54% Off
Vintage 1990s black and white wool suit Moschino Cheap & Chic
By Moschino
Located in LAGNY-SUR-MARNE, FR
Vintage 1990s black and white suit (jacket and skirt) by Moschino Cheap & Chic. The black and red version of this suit can be seen on the ICONIC Fran fine on the hit sitcom the Nanny...
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...
Moschino multicoloured vintage shirt
By Moschino
Located in Capri, IT
Moschino vintage multicoloured shirt totally made in Italy in size S
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....
1990's Moschino Couture Vintage Red Smiley Face Skirt Suit
By Moschino Couture, Moschino
Located in Concord, NC
This vintage Moschino Couture red skirt suit is the perfect mix of professional and playful. The jacket features contrasting black piping and a whimsical smiley face on the back. S...
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...
Y2K Moschino Pink Leopard Print Low Rise 2000's Patterned Jeans - Flares
By Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
2000’s vintage Moschino leopard printed jeans, in a vibrant pink colour way, featuring a low rise fit, pockets at the front and a slightly flared leg. The jeans are deadstock with or...
Moschino vintage beachwear
By Moschino
Located in Capri, IT
Moschino beachwear vintage collection Yellow swimwear with and italian proud cow on the front totally made in italy in size M
$575Sale Price|25% Off
Moschino Couture Color Block Jacket
By Moschino Couture, Moschino
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous jacket from Moschino Couture. It is a blazer style jacket with 2 front flap pockets, a breast pocket, a lapel collar and slight shoulder...
Moschino Couture Cash Cow Appliqued Cashmere Sweater
By Moschino, Moschino Couture
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous whimsical off white and black cashmere sweater from Moschino Couture. It has long sleeves, a crew neckline and CASH COW emblazoned in gold capital ...
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 ...
Moschino Wrap Car Wash Hem Maxi Dress
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Water Mill, NY
A black dress in a fine silky knit from Moschino. It is maxi length with a wrapped bodice, ruched band at the hips and fabulous skirt with a car wash hem comprised of 6 panels open to above the knees. It is unlined and has a side zipper. Fit sizes Extra Small...
Archival 1990s Moschino Cloud Print Jersey Colourful Baby Blue micro mini dress
By Moschino, Franco Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
1990s Archival Moschino Cloud pattern mini dress featuring short sleeves, draw tie collar line and micro mini hem. The print is So fun ! Recommended Siz...
1990s Moschino Sequin Panda T Shirt
By Moschino, Moschino Jeans
Located in London, GB
Vintage MOSCHINO Sequin Panda T-shirt, Black cotton, Panda print with sequin details in Black and white Made in Italy Condition: vintage, Like New Size: 42(IT) - 10(UK) - 2/4 USA
Moschino Vintage 1990s Red + Black Color Block Jacket
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage two-tone color block jacket in red and black by Cheap and Chic by Moschino. Fully lined with front button closure. Velcro closure at collar and on sides. Fabric: 52% Rayon/ 4...
Moschino Vintage White Tank Top - Bold Graphic 'Born Under a Lucky Star' - Size
By Moschino
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
Rare vintage Moschino tank top in soft white cotton with the bold statement "I AM BORN UNDER A LUCKY STAR" printed along the neckline. With its minimalist cut and iconic lettering, t...
1990's Moschino Colourful IceCream Cartoon Pattern Short sleeve Polo Shirt
By Franco Moschino, Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
1990's Moschino Colourful Ice Cream Pattern Polo Shirt decorated with cartoons of various italian icecreams with printed 'Moschino' Slogans, featuring short sleeves and button closur...
Rare Moschino Iconic Collection "Moschinopoly" Print trousers
By Moschino
Located in Capri, IT
Rare Moschino Iconic Collection "Moschinopoly" Print trousers Rare collection inspired at Monopoly by Moschino totally made in italy in size 30 High waisted, iconic print that featu...
Vintage Moschino Cheap & Chic Black Lace Up Detail Maxi Skirt 1990s
By Moschino
Located in San Francisco, CA
Moschino Cheap & Chic 1990s vintage black maxi length skirt with lace-up/corsetry detail at front. Bronze colored grommets with black lacing. Slits at end of lacing make this breezy ...
1990’s Moschino Vintage Red Leather Heart Bag seen on The Nanny
By Moschino
Located in Concord, NC
Iconic rare Moschino Redwall vintage rare patent leather red heart shoulder bag from 1995 as seen on Fran Dresher from The Nanny. Made in Italy Features bright red leather with gold...
Moschino Silk Chiffon Aquatic Print Set
By Moschino
Located in New York, NY
Moschino Silk Chiffon Aquatic Print Set from the early 2000's. Silk chiffon top with side tied capelet with triple tiered skirt. Shown with top over skir...
$420Sale Price|30% Off
Moschino "it's raining cats and dogs" Handle bag
By Moschino
Located in Capri, IT
Moschino "it's raining cats and dogs" Handle bag
Moschino Cheap & Chic Vintage Fruit Polka Dot Jacket as seen on The Nanny
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
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 Burgundy Tuxedo, 1990s
By Moschino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic, cropped tuxedo suit by Moschino. Wool acetate blend in slightly iridescent deep burgundy with black lurex trim. Two button styling and fully lined. Close fitting jacket and cro...
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...
1990 Moschino Vintage Checkerboard Blazer
By Moschino
Located in Concord, NC
Moschino vintage black and white checkerboard blazer from 1990. This whimsical design features black and white checker piece buttons with a allover checkered pattern with a double br...
1988 Franco Moschino Runway Silk Woman with Cowboy Hat Scarf
By Franco Moschino, Moschino
Located in London, GB
1988 Iconic Extremely rare Franco Moschino Woman with Cowboy Hat Silk Scarf This is an authentic Franco Moschino from his 1988 fashion collection and show, 100% silk, Made In Italy ...
1990’s Moschino Queen of England Blue off Shoulder Top - T-shirt
By Franco Moschino, Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
1990’s Moschino off-shoulder tee. Featuring allover etching print depicting Queen Elizabeth of England amongst various female figures and historical characters. The top features a sc...
1988 Moschino "Kiss My Patch" Embroidered Strapless Polka Dot Dress
By Moschino
Located in Concord, NC
Super fun and whimsical rare 1988 Moschino red and off-white polka dot strapless silk dress embroidered with playful cartoon patches all over the entire dress. An iconic piece of Fra...
Moschino Couture! Vintage 1990s 90s Cream Blazer or Suit Jacket
By Moschino Couture, Moschino
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous cream jacket with unique buttons and front pockets. By Moschino Couture! Details: Fully Lined Front Pockets Shoulder Pads Sewn Into Lining Front Button Closure/ Bu...
1993 Moschino Cheap & Chic Mondrian “Art Is Love” Dress
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
Located in Concord, NC
Moschino Cheap and Chic “Art Is Love” dress from Spring Summer 1993. This dress features a color block design that honors the Yves Saint Laurent Mondrian...
1990's Moschino Cheap and Chic Color Block Puzzle Jacket The Nanny
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
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...
1990’s Moschino Cheap & Chic British Flag Cropped Jacket
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Concord, NC
Create a statement wearing this vintage Moschino Cheap and Chic British flag cropped jacket. This jacket was seen on Fran Dresher in The Nanny in a different color variation. Button ...
Moschino Couture Suit, Humorous Pockets Poke Fun at Chanel Jackets and Skirts
By Moschino Couture, Moschino
Located in New Hope, PA
Franco Moschino designed this navy blue wool suit with the idea that he would poke a little fun at the classic Chanel suit. He has used a similar shape and similar buttons. The humor comes from the pockets. In place of traditional jacket pockets he has designed miniature Chanel...