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 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...
Vintage 1995 Moschino Red Polka Dot Strapless Bustier Dress ASO The Nanny
By Moschino, Moschino Couture
Located in Concord, NC
An iconic vintage 1995 Moschino strapless mini dress, as seen on The Nanny. Featuring a fitted black silhouette with a sweetheart neckline and contrasting vibrant red fabric adorned ...
2000’s Moschino Purple Velvet Faux Fur Leopard Print animal Jeans
By Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
2000’s Vintage Moschino jeans, crafted in a purple velvet leopard print, featuring a classic Zip and Four Pocket design, mid-rise silhouette and a soft textured finish. MADE IN ITAL...
Red high heel sandal MOSCHINO
By Moschino
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red high heel sandal . Heel's hight : 11,5cm SHOE SIZE 40
$373Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Moschino Lingerie Leopard Print Bra Top New With Tags Y2K
By Moschino
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
Very rare original early 2000s Moschino Lingerie bra, new with original tag still attached, made in the iconic leopard print that made the Italian fashion house's provocative and iro...
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 silhouet...
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...
Y2K Moschino Couture! Vintage Cream Blazer or Suit Jacket
By Moschino, Moschino Couture
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...
Moschino Dress with Sheer Side Panels 1990s
By Moschino Jeans, Moschino
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible black dress from Moschino. It is lingerie inspired with an adjustable straps boned bra style top plus front and back panels of stretch bandage fabric. There are semi s...
Archival 1990's Moschino 'Cheap & Chic' Linen Sailor Collar mini Dress
By Moschino, Franco Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Superb, early 1990's Moschino linen sailor dress, featuring a novelty sailor collar with blue ribbon trim and large red 'Cheap & Chic' embroidery on the reverse. MADE IN ITALY !...
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 Spring 2006 Floral Raffia Wiggle Party Dress
By Moschino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Your perfect summer cocktail dress has arrived! Moschino does it again with its creative takes on classics from their Spring 2006 collection. Here we have a 1950’s inspired wiggle dr...
Moschino Black Rhinestone Numbers Dress Connect The Dots Coordinates Numerology
By Moschino
Located in San Francisco, CA
1990s Moschino Cheap & Chic black sleeveless dress with flared skirt. Pieced together with seams connect rhinestone numbers at various points throughout. Two cloth covered buttons at...
Moschino Vintage 1990s 90s Black Lace Up Grommet Sheath Dress
By Moschino
Located in Sparks, NV
Simple and chic black sheath dress by Moschino. Oversized grommet detail with a lace up front. Details: Unlined Side Zip Closure Marked Size: I 46/ US 12/ F 42/ D 42/ GB 16 Color:...
MOSCHINO Italy Avant-garde Fashion Spiral Binder Book c 2001
By Moschino
Located in University City, MO
Moschino vintage fashion archive spiral binder book spanning from the late 1980s to 2001. Showcases their quirky fashions & retail campaigns, window displays & retail boutiq...
Y2k Vintage Moschino Black Alphabet letter fitted Pattern black 3/4 sleeve Shirt
By Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Extremely iconic Vintage 2000's Moschino 'Alphabet' pattern shirt in the black and white colour way with ABC print all over. MADE IN ITALY ! Features: Central line button fasten / F...
Vintage Moschino Couture Green Military Skirt Suit as seen on Princess Diana
By Moschino, Moschino Couture
Located in Concord, NC
90’s Vintage Moschino Couture emerald green skirt suit, famously worn by Princess Diana on 13 different occasions. Featuring a sharply tailored jacket with contrasting black lapels, ...
1990s Moschino Jeans Vintage Graphic Print "M.O.S. CHI? NO!" Long Sleeve Dress
By Moschino, Moschino Jeans
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage Moschino Jeans jersey knit shirt dress with a "M.O.S. CHI? NO!" graphic across the front. Long sleeves and pockets. Unlined with back and front pockets. No closure/ pulls on ...
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...
Moschino Cheap & Chic 1990s Black Question Mark Jacket and Skirt Suit
By Moschino
Located in San Francisco, CA
Moschino Cheap and Chic vintage 1990s black suit with velvet accents. Jacket features velvet collar and pockets, while skirt features a question mark that wraps around the skirt. Vel...
S/S 2006 Moschino Cheap & Chic Pasta Printed Silk Dress
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
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...
Vintage Moschino Jeans Red Large Patent Leather Circle Bag
By Moschino Jeans, Moschino
Located in Concord, NC
Vintage Moschino Jeans patent leather oversized bag featuring a bold abstract circle silhouette in vibrant red. Its exaggerated proportions and retro design give the bag a playful lo...
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...
90's Vintage Moschino Italian Slogan Large Shoulder Shopper Tote Bag
By Franco Moschino, 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...
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...
Pink fabric top handle bag with "trompe l'oeil" print and rhinestone Moschino
By Moschino
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pink fabric top handle bag with "trompe l'oeil" print and rhinestone. Top zip closure. No fabric composition tag but probably rayon or polyester. Brown cotton lining. 4 inside pocket...
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...
2000’s Moschino Cheap & Chic Cheeky G-String Thong Black & Orange Maxi Skirt
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
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 ...
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...
Moschino Couture Vintage Halter Dress with Sequin Peace Sign Back
By Moschino Couture, Moschino
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 ...
MOSCHINO Cheap & Chic Vintage striped cotton blend cropped blazer IT38 XS
By Moschino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MOSCHINO Cheap & Chic Vintage striped cotton blend cropped blazer IT38 XS Reference: TGAS/G00362 Brand: Moschino Collection: Cheap & Chic Material: Cotton, Blend Color: Multi...
$75Sale Price|40% Off
Moschino Couture Jeremy Scott, Cigarette Case Packet, Fashion Kills, iPhone 6/6S
By Jeremy Scott, Moschino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Moschino Couture Jeremy Scott Cigarette Case Packet 'Fashion Kills' iPhone 6/6S Additional Information: Material: 100% Polyacrylic Color: Multi-Color Pattern: Cigarette-Pack-Ins...
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 Multi Bow Motif Dress
By Moschino
Located in New York, NY
Moschino Cotton Bow Motif Dress with simple flared cut and back zip entry. Bows of different fabrics and textures are appliqued onto the body of the dress. 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...
1990s Moschino "No to Racism" collection cotton pants size 42
By Moschino
Located in Capri, IT
totally made in italy in size 42 embellished with images from all the main collections
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 ...
Vintage Moschino Cheap & Chic 1990s Orange + White Gingham Bodycon 90s Dress
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
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 Vintage Wool Jacket Half Plaid Half Striped Size 8
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
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 Polka Dress -'90s
By Moschino
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Moschino Polka Dress, a red dress with polka dot print and floral detail on the front, a unique piece that combines personality and distinctive style. The polka dot pattern, reimagin...
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 Color Block Dress
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
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 Size L Pink Black Nylon Blend Mesh Bralette Lingerie
By Moschino
Located in San Francisco, CA
MOSCHINO lingerie in a pink and black nylon blend featuring a mesh overlap, underwire, heart detail, and a hook closure. Made in Italy. Excellent Pre-Owned Condition. Marked: I 3 D...
1990s Moschino Cheap & Chic Size 4 Khaki Beige Flower Print Vintage 90s Dress
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
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...
Moschino Beaded V-Neck Dress - '00s
By Moschino
Located in Milano, Lombardia
This elegant Moschino Beaded V-Neck Dress has a classic silhouette that is modernized by subtle details. Crafted from luxurious silk in a pastel sage green color, featuring strategi...
MOSCHINO Couture! TROLLS 2019 Runway Game Show faux fur jacket IT38 S
By Jeremy Scott, Moschino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MOSCHINO Couture! TROLLS 2019 Runway Game Show faux fur jacket IT38 S Reference: TGAS/B02121 Brand: Moschino Designer: Jeremy Scott Collection: 2019 - Runway Material: Polyester Colo...
Moschino Life Saver Cocktail Dress
By Moschino
Located in New York, NY
Although designed for safety aboard ship, this collectible Moschino dress can come in handy at your next cocktail event. Locator, whistle, inflator and resuscitator all at your finge...
Moschino Mint Green Jersey Knit Button Up Shirt Dress
By Moschino
Located in Sparks, NV
Mint green jersey knit shirt dress by Moschino. Button up front and matching sash. Details Unlined Front button closure Front pockets ...
Moschino 1990's Vintage Blue Bandana Print Wrap around Mini Skirt
By Moschino, Franco Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Vintage 1990's Moschino wrap around Mini skirt, in a classic blue & cream traditional Bandana print pattern, with adjustable tie fasten at the waist. MADE IN ITALY Features: Adju...
1990's Vintage Moschino Backpack - Gold Letter Rucksack Bag
By Moschino, Franco Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Vintage 1990's Moschino black Vinyl Backpack bag, with large 'MOSCHINO' lettering. An Iconic nineties Vintage Piece ! MADE IN ITALY ! Features: Large 'MOSCHINO' spell out l...
1990's Archival MOSCHINO COUTURE Runway Teddy Bear Knit Vintage Novelty Sweater
By Moschino, Franco Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Rare Archival 1990's Teddy Bear sweater designer by Franco Moschino for Moschino's 'Couture' line. Beautiful Soft Cream roll neck sweater with a variety of Fluffy hand sewn ornate te...
Rare 2000's Sunset Rave MOSCHINO Sunset Print - Pattern Denim Jacket
By Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Early 2000's UK Garage Era 'MOSCHINO' Sun-set Print Cotton Jacket, crafted from a Printed Cloth in Blue and Orange ombré shades. We also have the Matching shirt & Pants available t...
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 ...
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...
Iconic Archival 1990's Vintage Moschino Newspaper Print Gazette Jeans 26"
By Moschino, Franco Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Superb, iconic Vintage 1990's Moschino 'Newspaper' printed high waisted jeans, depicting Franco Moschino amongst other newspaper & gazette articles. MADE IN ITALY ! Features: Zip...
Iconic Archival 1990's Vintage Moschino Newspaper Print Gazette Pattern Jacket
By Franco Moschino, Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Incredible, Archival Vintage 1990's Moschino 'Newspaper' print jacket, depicting Franco Moschino amongst other newspaper and Gazette articles. MADE IN ITALY ! Features: Central line ...
Rare 90s Moschino Nuts about you Cheap & Chic Grey Suit - blazer Jacket & Pants
By Franco Moschino, Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Superb Archival 1990’s Nutcracker Moschino Cheap & Chic ‘Nut’s about you’ tailored Blazer & Pant suit designed by the master of Italian tailoring Franco Moschino. MADE IN ITALY ! Cr...
Moschino Navy Blue Mini Skirt, Circa 1990s
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
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...
Moschino Cheap and Chic 1990's Wool Suit Ensemble Floral Trim
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...
Fabulous Vintage Red Leather Moschino Gold Letter Pointed Stiletto ankle Boots
By Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Fabulous Vintage Red Leather Moschino Boots circa 2000. Featuring the iconic Gold Lettering zip details, pointed Toe and stiletto heels. Size UK: 5 / EU: 38 MADE IN ITALY. Condition ...