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...
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 Two side...
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 Cheap & Chic Vintage Fruit Polka Dot Jacket as seen on The Nanny
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
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...
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...
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 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 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...
Spring Summer 1994 Moschino Couture Runway Question Mark Boucle Tailleur Jacket
By Moschino, Franco 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...
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 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...
Rare Archival 90s Rave Moschino World Flags Pattern Hooded satin Jacket
By Franco Moschino, Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Superb, Vintage Archival Moschino 'World Flags' patterned jacket, a Piece synonymous with the UK Garage Rave scene in the 1990's, the jacket is crafted from a printed satin fabric wi...
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...
$204Sale 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 Vintage Quilted Denim Biker Jacket with Bottle Cap Appliques
By Moschino
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage quilted denim biker jacket by Moschino jeans with bottle cap appliques. Details: Fully Lined Front Pockets Shoulder Pads Sewn Into Lining Front Metal Zip Closure Marked Si...
2000's Moschino Off Key Blue and Yellow Logo Denim y2k Biker Jacket
By Moschino, Franco Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Incredible early 2000's Vintage Moschino 'Off Key' pattern jacket. This rare Moschino archival Jacket is synonymous with the UK Garage music scene an...
$695Sale 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
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...
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
1990's MOSCHINO Torero Fringed Show Girl Jersey Zip Up Cowgirl Jacket - Sweater
By Moschino, Franco Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Fabulous early 1990's Vintage Moschino Showgirl 'Torero' Jacket in Black & Gold, designed by Franco Moschino. MADE IN ITALY. This Wonderful, unique Vintage Jacket is made from ...
$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 Leopard Print Fully Lined Jacket
By Moschino
Located in New York, NY
Moschino for Bergdorf Goodman wonderfully wicked leopard print button jacket is fully lined. The front has five buttons as well as two set-in pockets and flaps for a more poli...
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 ...
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...
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...
SS22 MOSCHINO Couture Jeremy Scott Child's Fantasy Purple Animal Puffer Coat
By Moschino, Jeremy Scott
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Super rare! Moschino Couture Child's Fantasy Purple Animal Puffer Coat SS22 collection by Jeremy Scott 100% Authentic!!! MSRP: $3,770 Condition: New with tags Color: Gray, O...
$315Sale Price|25% Off
MOSCHINO CHEAP CHIC Vintage yellow red trim 4-pocket blazer jacket IT44 L
By Jeremy Scott, Moschino
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...
MOSCHINO CHEAP CHIC Vintage grey wool tweed red piping moto jacket IT38 XS
By Moschino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MOSCHINO CHEAP CHIC Vintage grey wool tweed red piping moto jacket IT38 XS Reference: CNLE/A00370 Brand: Moschino Collection: Cheap & Chic Material: Tweed Color: Red, Grey Pattern: ...
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...
Moschino Black "Numerology" Deconstructed Blazer with Two Set-In Pockets
By Moschino
Located in New York, NY
Moschino wonderfully detailed black "Numerology" deconstructed blazer with two set-in pockets is accented with "Numerology" numbers along t...
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 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 witty and intellectual approach to fash...
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...
$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 ...
Moschino Cheap & Chic Houndstooth Question Mark Jacket
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
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 "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 ...
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...
Vintage 1990's Moschino Floral Peony flower pattern Peach Denim Jacket
By Moschino, Franco Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Vintage 1990s Moschino Denim jacket in a Beautiful Peach shade colour depicting a floral Peony flowers design. MADE IN ITALY Features: Long sl...
Vintage MOSCHINO "WHICH WITCH" Black Velvet Blazer Jacket
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
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....
Moschino Cheap and Chic Midnight Blue Directions Jacket 1990s
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
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...
Vintage MOSCHINO Cheap and Chic Franco Moschino Profile Button Cropped Jacket
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage MOSCHINO Cheap and Chic Big Franco Moschino Profile Button Cropped Blazer Jacket Features: - 100% Authentic MOSCHINO COUTURE from 1989. - Black boxy, cropped and openwork ja...
Moschino Vintage 1990s Red + Black Color Block Jacket
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
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 COUTURE! 2022 Runway Calico Animals bow front fitted jacket IT40 S
By Moschino, Jeremy Scott
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MOSCHINO COUTURE! 2022 Runway Calico Animals purple pink bow front fitted jacket IT40 S Reference: TGAS/F01019 Brand: Moschino Designer: Jeremy Scott Collection: Couture! Spring/Summ...
$450Sale Price|25% Off
MOSCHINO Couture! TROLLS 2019 Runway Game Show faux fur jacket IT38 S
By Moschino, Jeremy Scott
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...
1990's Moschino Vintage Football Print Kitsch Red Blazer Jacket
By Moschino, Franco Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Fantastic Vintage 1990's Moschino 'Cheap & Chic' Label Blazer, this Jacket is beautifully cut and crafted in a fun, red 'Football' Pattern fabric. MADE IN ITALY ! Features: Central...
MOSCHINO COUTURE! 2022 Runway Calico Animals bow front fitted jacket IT44 L
By Moschino, Jeremy Scott
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MOSCHINO COUTURE! 2022 Runway Calico Animals purple pink bow front fitted jacket IT44 L Reference: TGAS/F01020 Brand: Moschino Designer: Jeremy Scott Collection: Couture! Spring/Summ...
$267Sale Price|61% Off
1990's Vintage Black Moschino Couture jacket
By Moschino Couture, Moschino
Located in LAGNY-SUR-MARNE, FR
1990's Vintage Moschino Couture Black blazer jacket. in perfect condition. Sizes I 42 Fr 38 US 8 UK 10 Measurements : JACKET : Shoulders : 39 cm Waist : 35 cm Sleeves :...
A jacket by Franco Moschino for Cheap and Chic - Italy Circa 1990
By Moschino, Franco 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-...
Vintage MOSCHINO CHEAP and CHIC Brown Velvet Bows Plaid Jacket
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage MOSCHINO CHEAP and CHIC Brown Velvet Bows Plaid Jacket Features: - 100% Authentic MOSCHINO Cheap and Chic. - Brown plaid jacket/ blazer with velvet collar and big bow accent...
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...
Moschino Couture Cash Cow Appliqued Cashmere Sweater
By Moschino, Moschino Couture
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 ...
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...
1990's Rare Moschino For Your Eyes Only Satin Varsity Colourful Bomber Jacket
By Franco Moschino, Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Superb, Colourful Vintage 1990's Moschino 'Cheap & Chic' Varsity jacket, featuring a purple satin body with orange sleeves and 'for your eyes only' embroidered detailing spelled out ...
1990’s MOSCHINO trompe l’œil Gold tweed Weave print Satin Blazer suit Jacket
By Franco Moschino, Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Unique 1990’s Trompe l’œil Tweed printed Satin blazer by Franco Moschino. MADE IN ITALY. Pit to Pit; 17” Nape to Hem; 29” Waist; Upto 29” Size; (label U.K. 10) we would suggest to...
Vintage 1990's Moschino Native American Print Cropped Yellow Denim Jacket
By Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Vintage early 1990's MOSCHINO Jeans cropped denim jacket, in Vibrant Yellow Colours with a beautiful Native American pattern print throughout. ...
1990's Vintage MOSCHINO Native American Pattern Multi coloured Cropped Jacket
By Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Vintage early 1990's MOSCHINO cropped denim jacket, in a Black colour way with a colourful archive Native American pattern throughout. MADE IN ITALY. Features: Chest pockets / Cen...
Rare Vintage Moschino 1980's Archival Camouflage Bomber Jacket
By Franco Moschino, Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Rare Vintage 1980's Moschino Milano long sleeved, loosely oversized fit camouflage bomber jacket with a brushed leather collar and gently elasticated waist band. MADE IN ITALY ! Fe...