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 1990s Red + Black Color Block Jacket
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
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 Jacket with Elaborate Applique
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
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...
1990’s Moschino Cheap & Chic Rainbow Car Wash Fringe Jacket
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
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 Cheap & Chic Vintage Vegetable Jacket as seen on the Nanny
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
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 ...
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...
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 90s Cheap & Chic Vintage Jigsaw Puzzle Colourful Cropped Boucle Jacket
By Moschino, Franco 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...
1990's Moschino 'Rose' Patterned Sequin Mesh Blazer Jacket in Pink floral
By Moschino, Franco 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's Moschino Vintage Checkerboard Piece 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 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...
1990's Moschino 'Rose' Patterned Sequin Mesh Blazer Jacket in White & Red 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 White floral material with a black mesh over-laye...
1990's Loud Moschino Cassette Tape Music print Cropped Satin Jacket
By Franco Moschino, Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
1990s Moschino Casette Tape Music print Cropped Satin Jacket Made in the 1990's under Japanese liscensing. Archival Piece. Pit to Pit; 18” Pit to Cuff; 15” Waist; 29” Recommended Si...
Moschino Couture Cash Cow Appliqued Cashmere Sweater
By Moschino Couture, Moschino
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 ...
Vintage MOSCHINO "Never Accept Sweets from Strangers!" Candy Embellished Top
By Moschino, Moschino Jeans
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage MOSCHINO "Never Accept Sweets from Strangers!" Candy Embellished White High Neck Top Features: - 100% Authentic MOSCHINO JEANS. - White high neck, sleeveless top, embellishe...
$206Sale Price|68% Off
1980s Moschino Vintage Women's White Cotton Jacket with Hair Clips
By Moschino
Located in Capri, IT
Moschino Jeans White cotton Jacket Embellished with hair clips all over with different designs Totally made in italy in size 46 Composition cotton
Moschino Couture Vintage Yellow Checker “Let’s Keep Fashion Tidy” Blazer
By Moschino Couture, Moschino
Located in Concord, NC
Moschino Couture vintage blazer from the 1990’s. Bright yellow blazer featuring a checkerboard sleeve and whimsical buttons that say “Let’s keep fashion tidy” Size: 10 Condition: E...
$702Sale Price|50% Off
Moschino Vintage 1980s Women's Candies Jacket Made in Italy, Size 40
By Moschino
Located in Capri, IT
Moschino Jeans Candies Jacket Candies all over Totally made in italy in italian size range 40
Spring Summer 1994 Moschino Couture Runway Question Mark Boucle Tailleur Jacket
By Franco Moschino, Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Spring / Summer 1994 MOSCHINO Couture Question mark jacket. (LOOK 19) This Superb example of a vintage Moschino Couture 'Question Mark' boucle jacket comes in chocolate brown with a...
Moschino Cheap & Chic 1990s Smile and Frown Face Vest Green with Stripe Back
By Moschino
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Moschino Cheap & Chic 1990s green vest featuring a happy face on one side and a sad face on the other. (Moschino was way ahead on emoji style!) Red tr...
Moschino "Mickey Mouse" leather crop jacket
By Moschino
Located in New York, NY
Moschino's wonderful whimsical and wicked "Mickey Mouse Hands" crop leather jacket is so fun to wear! A show stopper wherever one goes.Whether with a body-hugging dress or eve...
1990's Vintage MOSCHINO leopard print Animal pattern blazer - Suit jacket
By Moschino, Franco Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
1990’s Soft felted texture Leopard print Blazer designed by Franco Moschino ! MADE IN ITALY. Fully lined Hip pockets Size; Best fits U.K. 10-12 (Label states U.K. 16 however the gar...
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...
Moschino Plaid with fringe jacket
By Moschino
Located in New York, NY
Moschino red, black and yellow plaid jacket has fringed detailing along the lapels and also on the jacket's hemline. There are two patch pockets in front with detail metal hardware b...
MOSCHINO "You Can't Judge a Girl By Her Clothes" Chart and Graft Novelty Jacket
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage MOSCHINO "You Can't Judge a Girl By Her Clothes" Chart and Graft Novelty Cropped Blazer Jacket Features: - 100% Authentic MOSCHINO CHEAP and CHIC. - "You Can't Judge a Girl ...
Archival Vintage Moschino 1990s 'Jigsaw Puzzle' Blazer in Colorful Virgin Wool
By Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Rare Vintage 1990's Moschino 'Jigsaw Puzzle' wool blazer from the 'Cheap & Chic' collection, featuring immaculately cut, colourful jigsaw-puzzle shaped panelling in Various bol...
A/W 1990-91 MOSCHINO COUTURE Red Needle Motif Huge Buttons Jacket & Skirt Suit
By Moschino, Moschino Couture
Located in Munich, DE
Early Moschino pieces designed by Franco Moschino himself – often referred to as Italian fashion's "enfant terrible" – within the short period when he launched the House of Moschino ...
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...
Iconic 1990's Vintage Moschino Colourful Monopoly Novelty Print Denim Jacket
By Franco Moschino, Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Early 1990's Vintage Moschino Jacket in a delightful, vibrantly coloured 'Moschinopoloy' Monopoly themed patterned denim jacket with a slightly cropped, boxy fit. MADE IN ITALY ! Fea...
Moschino Cheap and Chic Midnight Blue Directions Jacket 1990s
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This vintage Moschino Cheap & Chic jacket is a unique piece, featuring a striking navigation pattern reminiscent of a compass rose. The Midnight blue fabric is accented with green s...
Moschino Embroidered Cotton Green Jacket
By Moschino
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Moschino jacket from the collection Cheap & Chic with purple, lime green and blue stones embroidered. color jacket green/blue and the lining is lime green with press buttons clos...
$330Sale Price|27% Off
Moschino Vintage Women's Wool Jacket Circa 1980s Made in Italy Size 48
By Moschino
Located in Capri, IT
Moschino Cheap & Chic Blu wool Jacket totally made in italy in size 48 Composition: Wool Lining Rayon
Moschino Cheap & Chic Houndstooth Question Mark Jacket
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Concord, NC
Moschino Cheap & Chic black and white wool houndstooth jacket with a whimsical black velvet question mark detail. Size: US size 10 Condition: In excellent condition. Wear consisten...
Moschino Vintage 90s Black Blazer Jacket with Novelty "Thimble" Buttons
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
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...
1990s Moschino couture Newspaper pink Gazzetta blazer jacket size 42
By Moschino
Located in Capri, IT
Moschino Couture Newspaper Print Jacket With Smiley Face Buttons, Circa 1983 Fabric: 100% Wool; Lining 60% Acetate, 40% Rayon size 42
Franco Moschino Vintage 1990s Peach Denim Jacket with Floral Design
By Franco Moschino, Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Vintage 1990's Franco Moschino Denim jacket in a Peach /Apricot shade colour with a floral Peony flowers print design. MADE IN ITALY. Features...
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
Moschino Rare Sequin Teddy Bomber Jacket in Pink
By Moschino
Located in Iba, PH
First debuted in 1988 by founder Franco Moschino, the iconic teddy bear is used season after season. This limited edition sequin teddy bomber jacket from ...
Pastel sequin iridescent cardigan Moschino Cheap & Chic
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pastel iridescent sequin cardigan
MOSCHINO Vintage Embroidered Metrics "You Can't Judge a Girl By Her Suit" Blazer
By Moschino
Located in Nice, FR
MOSCHINO vintage embroidered metrics "You Can't Judge a Girl By Her Suit" black blazer. This vintage Moschino blazer encapsulates the brand’s ...
Vintage MOSCHINO JEANS "Love Me, Love Me not" Daisy Collar Denim Jacket
By Moschino Jeans, Moschino
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage MOSCHINO JEANS "Love Me, Love Me not" Daisy Collar Denim Jacket Measurements taken laid flat, please double bust and waist: Shoulder: 1...
Moschino Couture pink newsprint jacket with faux pearls smiley face buttons
By Moschino, Moschino Couture
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage Moschino couture pink wool printed with humorous "articles" from an Italian newspaper smiley face newsprint jacket. - Featuring four gold faux pearl "smiley face" buttons...
Vintage MOSCHINO CHEAP and CHIC Bicycle Buttons Novelty Cropped Jacket
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage MOSCHINO CHEAP and CHIC Bicycle Buttons Novelty Cropped Jacket Measurements taken laid flat, please double bust and waist: Sho...
S/S 1992 Moschino Cheap & Chic Butter soft Black Leather Biker Jacket
By Franco Moschino, Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Incredible, Vintage 1990's Moschino 'Cheap & Chic' lambskin leather, cropped Biker jacket. Featuring large, decorated gold tone zip 'C+C' charms. Dated Spring / Summer 1992. Features...
A jacket by Franco Moschino for Cheap and Chic - Italy Circa 1990
By Franco Moschino, Moschino
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1990-1992 Italy Iconic Cheap and Chic by Moschino jacket from the most creative period of Franco Moschino, who died in 1994. Slim-fit jacket in black acetate crepe with folded-...
1990’s Moschino Cheap & Chic Vintage Pop Art Warhol Blazer
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Concord, NC
1990’s Moschino Cheap and Chic vintage blazer. This novelty printed blazer features a Andy Warhol inspired colorful pop art design. Gold buttons. Size: No size tag, refer to measu...
Mens 1997 Runway Moschino Scissor Pattern Blue & Gold Velvet Suit Jacket Blazer
By Franco Moschino, Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Rare 1997 Runway, Vintage Moschino 'Cheap & Chic' Archival velvet scissor print suit jacket, in a Sky Blue and Gold Colour way. MADE IN ITALY ! Features: Central line button fa...
$600Sale Price|20% Off
1990s Moschino Cheap & Chic Happy / Sad Hunter Green Carved Wood Waistcoat Vest
By Moschino
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare 90s vintage MOSCHINO Cheap and Chic ' Happy / Sad ' carved wooden button cropped vest! Forest green wool, with black and white striped silk ...
$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 Kid Red Flower Cape
By Moschino
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Moschino cape from the collection kid, can be worn on a xs/s person We offer more exclusive vintage items, view our frontstore Details: Color red with white/black flowers 2 armpits...
Vintage MOSCHINO Comedy Tragedy Mask Wool Jacket as seen on Lady Gaga
By Moschino Couture, Moschino
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage MOSCHINO Comedy Tragedy Mask Wool Jacket as seen on Lady Gaga Features: - 100% Authentic MOSCHINO Couture. - Green jacket blazer with tragedy and comedy novelty buttons in g...
1990’s MOSCHINO trompe l’œil Gold tweed Weave print Satin Blazer - fitted Jacket
By Franco Moschino, Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Unique 1990’s Trompe l’œil Tweed printed Satin blazer by Franco Moschino in golden shiny checked fabric, featuring a fitted silhouette and button close down the centre. MADE IN IT...
Pale gold cotton and lurex single breasted tailor jacket for men Moschino
By Moschino
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pale gold cotton and lurex single breasted tailor jacket for men. Rayon lining. Branded button.Shoulder-pad. 3 outside pockets et 2 inside pockets. SIZE 56
1990’s Moschino Cheap & Chic Cloud Sky Printed Blazer
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
Located in Concord, NC
1990's Moschino Cheap & Chic vintage cloud sky printed blazer. Wooden angel cherub buttons. Made in Italy. 100% wool. Size: US size 6 Condition: In excellent condition throughout ...
Vintage MOSCHINO "WHICH WITCH" Black Velvet Blazer Jacket
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage MOSCHINO "WHICH WITCH" Black Velvet Blazer Jacket Features: - 100% Authentic MOSCHINO Cheap and Chic. - Black velvet blazer/ jacket with pointed asymmetrical cut at the hem....
1990's MOSCHINO Baby Blue Cloud Print Cropped Logo print Bomber Jacket
By Franco Moschino, Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Vintage 1990's Moschino cotton bomber jacket, with large 'Moschino' cloud print on both the front and reverse, elasticated wrist cuffs / waistband and pockets at the hips. The jack...
Vintage Moschino Junior Label 1990's Tapestry Stitch Artisan Logo Denim Jacket
By Franco Moschino, Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Early 1990's Vintage MOSCHINO Logo patterned jacket, made from navy blue & off-white woven artisanal tapestry fabric. MADE IN ITALY ! Features: Classic x4 front pocket design / ...
$262Sale Price|20% Off
1990s Moschino Pink Striped Baroque Print Cropped Blazer Jacket
By Moschino
Located in London, GB
1990s Moschino Pink Striped Baroque Print Cropped Blazer, featuring a luxurious baroque print. With a cotton pink lining and front button closure adorned with pink buttons, this blaz...
MOSCHINO CHEAP CHIC Vintage yellow red trim 4-pocket blazer jacket IT44 L
By Moschino, Jeremy Scott
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MOSCHINO CHEAP CHIC Vintage yellow red trim 4-pocket blazer jacket IT44 L Reference: BMPA/A00196 Brand: Moschino Designer: Jeremy Scott Material: Acetate, Rayon Color: Yellow, Red Pa...
rare MOSCHINO 1994 Runway Pop Art Self Portrait rainbow button blazer IT38 XS
By Moschino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare MOSCHINO 1994 Runway Pop Art Self Portrait rainbow button blazer IT38 XS Reference: TGAS/F00267 Brand: Moschino Collection: 1994 - Runway Material: ...
$298Sale Price|22% Off
Moschino 1980s Vintage Multitone Women's Jacket Made in Italy Size 44
By Moschino
Located in Capri, IT
Moschino Multitone Jacket Totally made in italy in italian size range 44
A/W 1991 MOSCHINO Black Wool & Satin Lapel Faucet Handle Tuxedo Jacket
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
Located in Munich, DE
Early Moschino pieces designed by Franco Moschino himself – often referred to as Italian fashion's "enfant terrible" – within the short period when he launched the House of Moschino in 1983 until he passed away in 1994 are very sought after. This treasure, like several others – some already available on my storefront, some will be listed gradually –, comes direct from a German socialite and fashion collector so has not been on the market prior to this. The iconic Autumn/Winter 1991 Moschino Cheap and Chic black tuxedo-style evening jacket and its eye-catching golden faucet handles...