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Moschino Clothing

Italian

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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Designer: Moschino
90's Vintage Moschino Smile ! Yellow Toothbrush fitted Baby Tee T Shirt
By Moschino, Franco Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Vintage 1990's Moschino Slogan T-shirt in yellow, with a novelty 'SMILE!' and Toothbrush printed design. MADE IN ITALY ! Features: Square rounded neckline Short sleeves Fitted Sha...
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1990s Italian Moschino Clothing

Moschino Couture Jeremy Scott Barbie Yellow Quilted Cropped Biker Jacket IT 42
By Moschino, Jeremy Scott
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Moschino Couture Jeremy Scott Barbie Yellow Quilted Cropped Biker Jacket M Additional Information: Material: 100% Polyester, 100% Sheepskin Leather 52% Rayon Color: Yellow/...
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2010s Italian Moschino Clothing

Moschino Couture Yellow Shoes Dress
By Moschino, Moschino Couture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Moschino couture yellow shoes dress This racerback style sheath dress is super cute and has been featured in The Mindy Project TV Show. Tiny spot on fron...
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Moschino Couture Jeremy Scott Barbie Yellow Quilted Cropped Biker Jacket IT 40
By Moschino, Jeremy Scott
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Moschino Couture Jeremy Scott Barbie Yellow Quilted Cropped Biker Jacket S Additional Information: Material: 100% Polyester, 100% Sheepskin Leather 52% Rayon Color: Yellow/...
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2010s Italian Moschino Clothing

Moschino Couture Jeremy Scott Barbie Yellow Quilted Cropped Biker Jacket IT 38
By Moschino, Jeremy Scott
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Moschino Couture Jeremy Scott Barbie Yellow Quilted Cropped Biker Jacket XS Additional Information: Material: 100% Polyester, 100% Sheepskin Leather 52% Rayon Color: Yellow...
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2010s Italian Moschino Clothing

Moschino Yellow Silk Patchwork Vintage 1920s-Inspired Flapper Dress
By Moschino
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage 1920s-inspired flapper dress by Moschino jeans in patchwork 100% silk. Fully lined with halter neckline and waist tie. Side zip and hook closure. The marked size is I 36/ FR ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Moschino Clothing

MOSCHINO CHEAP CHIC Vintage yellow red trim 4-pocket blazer jacket IT44 L
By Moschino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MOSCHINO CHEAP CHIC Vintage yellow red trim 4-pocket blazer jacket IT44 L Brand: Moschino Designer: Jeremy Scott Material: Acetate Color: Yellow Pattern: Solid Extra Detail: Yellow w...
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2010s Italian Moschino Clothing

Moschino Vintage Printed Yellow Pages Jacket Museum Piece US Size 6
By Moschino
Located in Nice, FR
MOSCHINO vintage printed Yellow Pages jacket. This jacket features advertsing pages from the Milan telephone directory with logos of fashion houses such as HERMES (here CHARMES) and...
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20th Century Italian Moschino Clothing

Moschino Yellow Heart Peace Sign Summer Dress
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Moschino yellow heart peace sign summer dress Be retro cool this summer and beat the summer heat ! Vintage Moschino Cheap & Chic is a super fun way to dr...
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1990s Italian Moschino Clothing

Moschino Cheap Chip Yellow Peach Sign Dress
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Moschino cheap chip yellow peach sign dress Super cute summer dress in a retro cool print and design! Peach signs, smily face trees, and flowers are super cute all worked in together. Empire waist...
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1990s Italian Moschino Clothing

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Moschino clothing for sale on 1stDibs.

Find an extraordinary range of authentic Moschino clothing available on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing our collection of unique vintage and designer fashion to elevate your daily look or to introduce new colors to the dazzling formal wear in your wardrobe, this designer’s body of work includes elements of red, pink, blue and other tones. Most of the items here were designed during the 20th Century, but you can find examples that were created as recently as the 21st Century and Contemporary. Customers who are interested in this designer might also find the work of Valentino, Gianni Versace, and Moschino Cheap and Chic appealing. On 1stDibs, find haute couture, vintage and designer Moschino clothing from top boutiques around the world. Moschino clothing prices can differ depending upon time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $55 and tops out at $8,500, while the average work can sell for $501.
Questions About Moschino Clothing
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    Whether Moschino is true to size depends on the piece. The Italian luxury fashion house has its own sizing system, which is different from the ones used by other labels and can vary from piece to piece. As a result, Moschino recommends that you read the sizing information on the product sheet to determine which size is right for you. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Moschino apparel and accessories.

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