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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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...
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 ...
Moschino New In Box Size 9 / 39 Jewel Purple Silk Peep Toe Slinback Heels Shoes
By Moschino, Jeremy Scott
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous brand new in box MOSCHINO peep toe sling back high heels! Features a regal purple color on luxurious silk satin. Hidden platform adds extra comfort. Leather sole, with side ...
AW15 Moschino Couture Jeremy Scott Looney Tunes Tweety Flat Ballet Shoes
By Jeremy Scott, Moschino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
AW15 Moschino Couture Jeremy Scott Looney Tunes Tweety Flat Ballet Shoes Additional Information: Material: Leather Color: Multi-Color/Brown Pattern: Looney Tunes Style: Ballet Flats...
Moschino Leather sandals size 36
By Moschino
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Boutique Moschino Leatheer Black color Metal studs Ankle buckle Heel height cm 11 (4.33 inches) Plateau height cm 3 (1.18 inches)
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
SS16 Moschino Couture Jeremy Scott Super Mario Banana Bunch Espadrilles US 8
By Moschino, Jeremy Scott
Located in Los Angeles, CA
SS16 Moschino Couture Jeremy Scott Super Mario Banana Bunch Espadrilles US 8 Additional Information: Material: Canvas Color: Brown/Yellow Pattern: Super Mario Banana Style: Espadrilles Size: 8 US 100% Authentic!!! Condition: Brand new in the original box These yellow and multi-coloured Moschino 'Banana Bunch' canvas espadrilles are a tongue-in-cheek interpretation of a timeless summer classic...
$191Sale Price|35% Off
SS15 Moschino Couture Jeremy Scott Barbie Black Pink Logo Flat Ballet Shoes 38.5
By Moschino, Jeremy Scott
Located in Los Angeles, CA
SS15 Moschino Couture Jeremy Scott Barbie Black Pink Logo Flat Ballet Shoes 38.5 Additional Information: Material: Leather Color: Black/Baby Pink/White Pattern: All Over Barbie Moschino Logo Style: Ballet Flats Size: 38.5 EU / US 3.8 100% Authentic!!! Condition: Brand new in the original box Black, Pink and white leather Moschino round-toe barbie flats with logo print throughout and block heels. Includes box and dust bag. Crafted with calfskin leather in black, pink and white. All over logo Moschino print in the barbie font :) Heel aprox. 0.0625 Please note that the soles might have minor signs on them or price tag sticky notes...
$195Sale Price|20% Off
Moschino Vintage Women's Glitter Loafer Shoes, Italy, 21st Century
By Moschino
Located in Capri, IT
Moschino Glitter Loafer Shoes
SS15 Moschino Couture Jeremy Scott Barbie Black Pink Logo Flat Ballet Shoes 37.5
By Moschino, Jeremy Scott
Located in Los Angeles, CA
SS15 Moschino Couture Jeremy Scott Barbie Black Pink Logo Flat Ballet Shoes 37.5 Additional Information: Material: Leather Color: Black/Baby Pink/White Pattern: All Over Barbie Moschino Logo Style: Ballet Flats Size: 37.5 EU / US 7.5 100% Authentic!!! Condition: Brand new in the original box Black, Pink and white leather Moschino round-toe barbie flats with logo print throughout and block heels. Includes box and dust bag. Crafted with calfskin leather in black, pink and white. All over logo Moschino print in the barbie font :) Heel aprox. 0.0625 Please note that the soles might have minor signs on them or price tag sticky notes...
SS15 Moschino Couture Jeremy Scott Barbie Black Pink Logo Flat Ballet Shoes 35
By Moschino, Jeremy Scott
Located in Los Angeles, CA
SS15 Moschino Couture Jeremy Scott Barbie Black Pink Logo Flat Ballet Shoes 35 Additional Information: Material: Leather Color: Black/Baby Pink/White Pattern: All Over Barbie Moschino Logo Style: Ballet Flats Size: 35 EU / US 5 100% Authentic!!! Condition: Brand new in the original box Black, Pink and white leather Moschino round-toe barbie flats with logo print throughout and block heels. Includes box and dust bag. Crafted with calfskin leather in black, pink and white. All over logo Moschino print in the barbie font :) Heel aprox. 0.0625 Please note that the soles might have minor signs on them or price tag sticky notes...
SS16 Moschino Couture x Jeremy Scott Super Mario Mushroom Canvas Espadrilles
By Moschino, Jeremy Scott
Located in Los Angeles, CA
SS16 Moschino Couture x Jeremy Scott Super Mario Mushroom Canvas Espadrilles Additional Information: Material: Canvas Color: Brown/Red/Black/White Patter...
SS16 Moschino Couture Jeremy Scott Super Mario Banana Bunch Espadrilles US 7
By Jeremy Scott, Moschino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
SS16 Moschino Couture Jeremy Scott Super Mario Banana Bunch Espadrilles US 7 Additional Information: Material: Canvas Color: Brown/Yellow Pattern: Super M...
$236Sale Price|20% Off
SS16 Moschino Couture Jeremy Scott Super Mario Banana Bunch Espadrilles US 10
By Jeremy Scott, Moschino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
SS16 Moschino Couture Jeremy Scott Super Mario Banana Bunch Espadrilles US 10 Additional Information: Material: Canvas Color: Brown/Yellow Pattern: Super Mario Banana Style: Espadri...
NEW F/W 1997 Gucci by Tom Ford Ad Runway Black Patent Leather Heel Boots 37C
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a pair of iconic black patent leather Gucci heeled boots designed by Tom Ford. From the Fall/Winter 1997 collection, these boots debuted ...
$1,545Sale Price|48% Off
Size: 6
New Tom Ford For Gucci Mink Python Velvet Satin Final Collection Heels Sz 6
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Tom Ford for Gucci Mink Python Heels Brand New U.S. Size: 6 * Mink, Satin, Python and Velvet heels * Tom Ford's "Farewell" Collection for Gucci Impossible to Find New * 4.75" Heel * ...
Miu Miu Multi Colored Patterned Brocade Open Toe Slingback - 40.5 - SHW
By Miu Miu
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Miu Miu Multi Colored Patterned Brocade Open Toe Slingback - 40.5 - SHW. These fun shoes have a chunky heel and multiple colors such as blue, yellow, and coral done in a metallic bro...
Prada SS1998 Brown Satin and Pink Transparent Lucite Wedges (36.5)
By Prada
Located in Brooklyn, NY
VALHALLA VINTAGE Prada Spring Summer 1998 brown satin peep toe slingback sandals with pink transparent lucite wedge. As seen on Amber Valletta. Size: 36.5 Insole length, measured ...
New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels Final Collection 2004 Sz 37
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Heels Brand New * Tom Ford Era Lotus Slides * This was his last collection for Yves Saint Laurent. He was inspired by the Chinese Collection of 1977 His Final Coll...
$2,999
Size: US 7.5 EU 37.5
ICONIC Gucci by Tom Ford Cognac Brown Studded OTK Bondage Boots FW2003 7.5 37.5
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
COLLECTOR'S ITEM GUCCI COLLECTION FALL / WINTER 2003 MOST FEATURED ITEM - SOLD OUT IMMEDIATELY A GUCCI classic signature piece that will last you f...
$350
Size: 10 AAAA; true to size
Black Souliers Christian Dior Block Heel Pumps with High Vamp – US 10, 1960s
By Christian Dior
Located in Tucson, AZ
Vintage Dior reveals how much quality has suffered with the passage of time. As sturdy as tanks, these beauties will take you from board room to dining room and remain as comfortable as slippers thanks to their full support, solid heel and wide toe box. Leather pump with wide, square toe and chunky block heel; 1” elastic gusset at center vamp. Fully lined in persimmon leather; leather sole and upper. Heels recently re-tapped. material: leather noteworthy: clean and polish with leather conditioner repairs: none condition: very good with enough wear to insole to almost completely remove brand stamp, and sole wear consistent with 5-10 wearings. Original owner placed heel pads beneath insole and heel lining is beginning to lift. Light “pricks” on both vamps consistent with the use of decorative shoe clips and extremely gentle scuffs on toe box of right shoe. measurements: length: 10 ½” from toe to heel, measured along insole width: 3 1/16” measured across widest part of sole vamp height: 3 ¾” heel: 2 1/8” label: Souliers Christian Dior...
Leather Mughal Moorish Shoes with Gold Embroidered
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Exquisite Pair of Hand-Embroidered Late 20th Century Indian Leather Slippers in the Mughal Style A magnificent pair of hand-stitched and hand-tooled leather slippers, lavishly adorne...
Christian Dior Spectadior Buckle Brogue Maryjane Cap Toe Pointed Toe Pumps 37.5
By Christian Dior
Located in Mechanicsville, VA
Dior Buckle Maryjane Spectadior Pumps 37.5 Color Red Black Size 37.5EU Heel Height 3.25in Leather upper Leather sole Pointed toe with angled tip Buckle and brogue detail at vamp Me...
Gucci by Tom Ford 2002 Dark Brown Leather Bamboo Sandals (7.5)
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Brooklyn, NY
VALHALLA VINTAGE Gucci by Tom Ford 2002 dark brown leather kitten heel sandals with braided criss cross straps and bamboo heel. Size: 7.5, runs narrow Heel height: 1.75" Conditio...
$264
Size: UK 6 / EU 39
Embroidered Suede Flats - Black Suede + Silver Floral Embroidery inc Curved-Toe
Located in KENT, United Kingdom
Product Details: Embroidered Suede Flats / Ballet Flats - Black Suede + Silver Floral Embroidery - Pointed Curved-Toe Detailing Size: UK 6 / EU 39 Fabric Content: Black Suede / Silv...
Christian Dior By John Galliano Brown Leather Patchwork Boots
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a pair of vintage Christian Dior by John Galliano brown leather patchwork boots. Expertly crafted in rich, supple leather, these striking boo...
Moschino Runway Jeremy Scott Pink Inflatable Flamingo Shoes Size 40 NEW
By Moschino
Located in New York, NY
Moschino runway Jeremy Scott Pink Inflatable Flamingo Shoes Size 40 NEW in original box,dust bag and little booklet. FINAL SALE
SS16 Moschino Couture Jeremy Scott Super Mario Banana Bunch Espadrilles US 10
By Moschino, Jeremy Scott
Located in Los Angeles, CA
SS16 Moschino Couture Jeremy Scott Super Mario Banana Bunch Espadrilles US 10 Additional Information: Material: Canvas Color: Brown/Yellow Pattern: Super ...
Moschino black patent leather gold and silver tone hardware shoes NWOT
By Moschino
Located in Capri, IT
Moschino black patent leather gold and silver tone hardware shoes size 38
Moschino 1990s Green Kitten Heels
By Moschino
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Add some color to your look with these adorable Moschino heels! Circa 1990s from Moschinos Cheap & Chic line, these shoes are a great lime green color and feature a tapered orange kitten heel. Made in Italy, marked a size 37. Pair these with your favorite Versace silk shirt or Chanel mini skirt...
Reserved Sale Pending for Monique Moschino Italy Zebra Print Pony Hair Mules
By Moschino
Located in University City, MO
***RESERVED SALE PENDING FOR MONIQUE*** Moschino Italy Zebra print pony hair mules Size 37 or US Size 6.5 The stylish Italian shoes are designed with b...
Moschino NEW Black Leather Quilted Gold Chain Link High Heels Pumps in Box
By Moschino
Located in Charlotte, NC
CURATOR'S NOTES Moschino NEW Black Leather Quilted Gold Chain Link High Heels Pumps in Box Size IT 36 Leather Gold tone hardware Leather lining Made in Italy Heel height 4" ...
Moschino "Stars & Stripes" Studded Zippered Ankle Boots
By Moschino
Located in New York, NY
Moschino wonderfully wicked "Stars & Stripes" calfskin side zippered ankle boots are accented with gold hardware studded "stars" along the top circumference. The side zipper m...
Moschino Navy, Beige and Brown Sling-Back Low Heel Spectator
By Moschino
Located in New York, NY
This wonderfully detailed and well made multi-colors of navy, beige and brown s accented with tiny "heart" eyelets throughout as well as one large "hear...
Moschino Pony Hair Loafer
By Moschino
Located in Capri, IT
Moschino Pony Hair Loafer
Moschino Couture NEW and SOLD OUT Yellow Satin Candy High Heels Sandals in Box
By Moschino
Located in Charlotte, NC
CURATOR'S NOTES So good you could eat your feet! Fun and whimsical brand NEW and SOLD OUT Moschino Couture satin multi-color heels. Includes original Moschino Couture box. ...
Moschino NEW and SOLD OUT Black Leather Gold Logo High Heels Sandals in Box
By Moschino
Located in Charlotte, NC
CURATOR'S NOTES Let your feet do the talking with these brand NEW and SOLD OUT Moschino black leather sandals featuring gold plated "Moschino" hardware. Includes original Mosch...
Moschino Couture NEW Yellow Multi Satin Candy Bow High Heels Sandals in Box
By Moschino
Located in Charlotte, NC
CURATOR'S NOTES Size IT 38.5 (US 8.5) Satin PVC Buckle closure at ankle Heel height 4.25" Includes original Moschino dust bag and box