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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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 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:...
1990s Moschino jeans cotton skirt size 40
By Moschino
Located in Capri, IT
1990s Moschino jeans cotton skirt size 40 totally made in italy waist 64 cm lenght 46 cm
Moschino Photo Print Velvet Dress
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
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...
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 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 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...
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 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...
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 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 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...
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...
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....
$419Sale 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...
SS22 Moschino Couture, Child's Fantasy, Whimsical, Blue, Animals, Button Dress
By Moschino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
SS22 Moschino Couture, Child's Fantasy, Whimsical, Blue, Animals, Button Dress DESIGNER: Moschino CIRCA: 2010s STYLE: SS22 Moschino Couture, Child's Fantasy, ORIGIN: Italy MATERIA...
$145Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Moschino 1990s Black Cotton Sequin Panda T-Shirt, Size 42
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
$75Sale Price|50% Off
Moschino X H&M Gold Chain Baroque Printed One Piece Swimsuit 34
By Moschino
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Introducing the stunning Moschino X H&M One Piece swimsuit, a collaboration that seamlessly blends high-end luxury with accessible fashion. This eye-catching swimsuit is the epitome ...
$315Sale 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...
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...
MOSCHINO COUTURE! 2022 Runway Calico Animals blue strapless dress IT38 XS
By Jeremy Scott, Moschino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MOSCHINO COUTURE! 2022 Runway Calico Animals baby blue cartoon print strapless dress IT38 XS Reference: TGAS/F01023 Brand: Moschino Designer: Jeremy Scott Collection: Couture! Spring...
Vintage Moschino Cheap & Chic 2000s Size 6 Silk Chiffon Watercolor Print Blouse
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
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 Vintage Flare Leg Novelty Print Size 26 Trousers Jeans, 1990s
By Moschino
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible vintage 90s MOSCHINO boot cut novelty print pants! Features a variety of prints of people and cowgirls throughout. Pockets at each side of the waist. Button at waistband. Features slight stretch (98% Cotton 2% Elastane). Classic mid rise fit. Made in Italy The pictured Stella McCartney chiffon blouse, vintage Karl Lagerfeld blazer, and vintage Missoni cardigan...
1990s Moschino "No to Racism" collection cotton pants size 40
By Moschino
Located in Capri, IT
totally made in italy in size 40 embellished with images from all the main collections
Vintage Moschino Couture Tree Bark + Hearts 1990s Novelty Flared Hem Trousers
By Moschino, Moschino Couture
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful vintage 90s MOSCHINO COUTURE brown and black 'tree bark and hearts' printed flared leg pants! Awesome novelty print, with an equally impressive fit! Mid-rise crotch, with f...
MOSCHINO COUTURE Massive Buttons Needle Hem Stitches Jacket Skirt Ensemble Suit
By Moschino Couture, Moschino
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage MOSCHINO COUTURE Massive Buttons Needle Hem Stitches Jacket Skirt Ensemble Suit Features: - 100% Authentic MOSCHINO COUTURE. - Black wool jacket and skirt ensemble suit acce...
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...
Moschino Silk Color Block Maxi Skirt
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
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 Vintage 90s Black Blazer Jacket with Novelty "Thimble" Buttons
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
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...
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 ...
$148Sale Price|20% Off
1990s Moschino Women's Yellow Cow Print Beachwear Swimwear Size M
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
NWT Moschino Size Large / XL Blue Striped Nautical Monkini One Piece Swimsuit
By Moschino, Jeremy Scott
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy brand new with tags MOSCHINO, by JEREMY SCOTT blue and white cut-out monkini! Features a gold ring at center bust, and the MOSCHINO logo in gold on the left shoulder strap (the ...
S/S 2022 Moschino Couture Colourful Cartoon Print Bathing - Swimming Costume
By Jeremy Scott, Moschino
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...
$326Sale Price|20% Off
1990s Moschino Vintage Women's Heart Skirt Suit, Size 6
By Moschino Jeans, Moschino
Located in LAGNY-SUR-MARNE, FR
1990's Vintage heart skirt suit by Moschino jeans, jacket and skirt are in perfect condition. Stretch fabric 35% Nylon 5% Elastan 60%Viscose. Sizes I 40 Fr 36 US 6 UK 10 Meas...
$533Sale Price|20% Off
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...
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 1980s Cheap & Chic Black Velour Not Just A Pretty Dress with Gold Studs
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
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 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...
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 lin...
Iconic Archival 1990's Vintage Moschino Newspaper Print Gazette Jeans
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 f...
1990's Moschino 'Rose' Patterned Sequin Mesh Blazer Jacket in Pink floral
By Franco Moschino, Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Early 1990's Vintage 'Cheap & Chic' label, Moschino 'Rose' patterned button down Blazer, with shimmery sequins encased between a pink floral material with a black mesh over-layer. ...
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...
MOSCHINO COUTURE! 2022 Runway Calico Animals sequinned quilted mini dress IT40 S
By Moschino, Jeremy Scott
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MOSCHINO COUTURE! 2022 Runway Calico Animals pink multicolor bear rabbit sequinned quilted mini dress IT40 S Reference: TGAS/F01013 Brand: Moschino Designer: Jeremy Scott Collection:...
$675Sale Price|30% Off
Moschino Couture Embroidered Words Top and Skirt
By Moschino, Moschino Couture
Located in Water Mill, NY
An extraordinary skirt and top set from Moschino Couture in grey with a touch of green jersey. They are simple pieces with intricate detailed at the front and back hemlines comprised...
Vintage 1990s Moschino Navy Blue Polka Dot High-Waisted Jeans - Pants Size 27"
By Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Pair of 1990's Vintage Moschino Polka Dot patterned jeans in a Navy blue & white spotted colour way. The pants are high waisted and figure hug...
Vintage Moschino 1990s Neon Green Flower Printed 90s Two Piece String Bikini
By Moschino
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy new vintage MOSCHINO bright neon green 90s swimsuit ! Features colorful flowers printed in pink, fuchsia, yellow, and purple. Ties at each side of th...
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 90s Cheap & Chic Vintage Jigsaw Puzzle Colourful Cropped Boucle Jacket
By Franco Moschino, Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Superbly tailored early 1990’s Cheap and Chic by Franco Moschino, Jigsaw puzzle patterned boucle Jacket crafted from colourful wool panels and featuring gold 'C+C' embossed buttons d...
SS 1994 Vintage Moschino Pinstriped Patchwork Run Way Blazer Jacket
By Franco Moschino, Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Spring / Summer 1994 MOSCHINO Runway, Hand-sewn Patchwork Blazer Jacket designed by Franco Moschino. Look 51 / Look 54 Catwalk Reference. MADE IN ITA...
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...
Rare 1990's Moschino Adult Ads style Fetish Newspaper Print Pattern Shirt
By Moschino, Franco Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Incredible Vintage 1990s Moschino 'Safe Sex / Adult Ads' patterned shirt in a black with white & red coloured print throughout. MADE IN ITALY ! Features: Central line button faste...
Moschino Jeans Vintage Cloud Knit Sweater
By Moschino Jeans, Moschino
Located in Concord, NC
Moschino Jeans vintage cloud crochet knit sweater. This whimsical sweater features an oversized fit with large white cloud appliqués that are slightly raised giving it a playful 3D e...
1990s Vintage MOSCHINO Colourful Polka Dot Rainbow Pattern High waist Jeans W28"
By Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Fun Pair of Colourful 1990's Vintage MOSCHINO Polka Dot patterned high waisted jeans in a vibrant pop art Spot print. MADE IN ITALY. Features: Zi...
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...
Oversized Moschino Casino 1990s Slot Machine Loud Colourful Red pattern shirt XL
By Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Moschino Casino 1990s Slot Machine Loud Colourful Red pattern shirt MADE IN ITALY 100% Rayon Gold buttons down the front / Loose fitting / Long sleeves / Archival Print Pit to Pit...
1990s Moschino Jeans Vintage Graphic Print "M.O.S. CHI? NO!" Long Sleeve Dress
By Moschino Jeans, Moschino
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 ...
Original 2000's Vintage Moschino Sunset Print long sleeve Patterned Shirt
By Moschino, Franco Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Original Early 2000's Moschino long sleeved sunset print shirt, in vibrant orange and purple coloured tones. Made in Italy ! This is the Original versio...
Moschino Printed Chiffon Fabric Swatch Skirt
By Moschino
Located in New York, NY
Moschino Cheap and Chic Printed Chiffon Fabric Swatch Skirt of vari color fabric sample swatches on a white ground. Bias cut for flow with silky white li...
Archival MOSCHINO white Roman Empire Sculpture Print Rayon Shirt circa 1990.
By Moschino, Franco Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Fun, Rare 1990’s Archival Moschino patterned shirt for the Collectors displaying an iconic Roman sculpture print. MADE IN ITALY. Features : Long sleeves, Buttons down the front a...
MOSCHINO COUTURE! 2022 Runway Calico Animals floral trim bolero jacket IT38 XS
By Jeremy Scott, Moschino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MOSCHINO COUTURE! 2022 Runway Calico Animals pink blue floral trim bolero jacket IT38 XS Reference: TGAS/F01016 Brand: Moschino Designer: Jeremy Scott Collection: Couture! Spring/Sum...