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 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 Letter Applique Skirt Suit
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
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 ...
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...
1990s Moschino Vintage Women's Heart Skirt Suit, Size 6
By Moschino, Moschino Jeans
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...
Moschino Couture Suit, Humorous Pockets Poke Fun at Chanel Jackets and Skirts
By Moschino, Moschino Couture
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...
Moschino Color Block Skirt Suit
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous red light weight wool skirt suit from Moschino. The hip length jacket closes off center with 5 pearl buttons and 2 pockets on one side above one another with the words 'Le...
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...
Moschino Cheap & Chic 1990s Black Question Mark Jacket and Skirt Suit
By Moschino
Located in San Francisco, CA
Moschino Cheap and Chic vintage 1990s black suit with velvet accents. Jacket features velvet collar and pockets, while skirt features a question mark that wraps around the skirt. Vel...
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...
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...
Moschino Halter Tuxedo Jumpsuit
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black halter jumpsuit from Moschino. It is double breasted with 6 buttons matching the satin peak lapels and hip pocket flaps. Semi f...
Moschino 1980s Vintage Beije Wool Cashmere Women's Skirt Suit Italy
By Moschino
Located in Capri, IT
Moschino Couture Beije Wool Skirt Suit Moschuino couture beije wool and cachmere skirt suit totally made in italy in italian size range 46 Measurements: Skirt lenght 52 cm Jacket...
Moschino Y2K Cheap and Chic Wool Velvet Flowers Suit Ensemble
By Moschino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This adorable wool suit ensemble is from Moschino's Cheap and Chic line and embodies all the line's lovable quirkiness. The real centerpiece of this suit is the abstract geometric v...
Moschino Cheap and Chic 1990's Wool Suit Ensemble Floral Trim
By Moschino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Moschino 1990s Cheap and Chic Wool Suit Ensemble w/Petit-Point Floral Trim. This suit, crafted in Italy and influenced by Eastern-European petit-point trim strategically placed in a...
Moschino 1990s Rare Archival Nuts about you Cheap & Chic fantasy blazer & Pants
By Franco Moschino, Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Superb Archival 1990’s Moschino Cheap & Chic ‘Nut’s about you’ tailored Blazer & Pant suit designed by the master of Italian tailoring Franco Moschino. MADE IN ITALY ! Crafted from ...
Moschino 1990s Crop top and Skirt Set
By Moschino Jeans, Moschino
Located in Austin, TX
1990s Moschino silk striped cropped tie top and wrap skirt. Condition: Excellent Size 42/ US 8 / M 30" waist, 33" bust, 34" hips
MOSCHINO COUTURE Massive Buttons Needle Hem Stitches Jacket Skirt Ensemble Suit
By Moschino, Moschino Couture
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 Checkered Dress and Jacket Set - '10s
By Moschino
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Look effortlessly chic in this Moschino Checkered Dress and Jacket Set. Made from a cotton blend with silk trim, the brown blazer features elegant ruffled trims and a removable flora...
2000's MOSCHINO Giant iridescent Sequin Sparkly Tank Top & Skirt Set
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Sheffield, GB
An early 2000's MOSCHINO Cheap & Chic Set consisting of a crazy shimmering sequin covered Tank vest, complete with a mid rise, past the knee matching sequin skirt in shades of green, pearlescent white and iridescent lilac ! MADE IN ITALY. Measurements are provided in Inches. The Garment is stretchy. Top Sizing : Pit to Pit: 16" upto 18'' Nape to Hem: 21'' Skirt Sizing : Waist : 27" Length :24" Recommended Size: UK 6-8 Condition - 10/10 This is Set is Unworn Deadstock and comes with Original tags, Dustbag and both garments on original Moschino Hangers.
Moschino Cheap & Chic Vintage Plaid Peplum Jacket Skirt Suit
By Moschino
Located in Oakland, CA
Vintage Moschino plaid skirt and three-button jacket with tweed-esque peplum detail on both jacket and skirt. Side zipper skirt, fully lined. The fabric is 92% wool and 8% cashmere...
Moschino Color Block Tuxedo Dress 1990s
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Water Mill, NY
A whimsical dress from Moschino in black red and off white. The bodice appears as a black double breast jacket with peak lapels and long sleeves with...
Moschino Color Block Pantsuit with Applique Eyes Collar
By Moschino
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous bright blue wool pant and jacket suit from Moschino with detailed embroidered appliques of eyes and eyebrows on the back collar. The jacket has a lapel collar, breast po...
Moschino 1990s Vintage Denim Floral Skirt Suit Size 44 for Women
By Moschino
Located in Capri, IT
1990s Moschino denim flowers skirt suit size 44
Loud Archival 1990's MOSCHINO Barcode Striped Denim Jacket & Skirt Set
By Franco Moschino, Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Loud Archival MOSCHINO Barcode Striped Jacket & Pencil Skirt Set A Flamboyantly chic 1990's example of Franco Moschino. Comprising a denim jacket with matching high-waisted mini skir...
Vintage Moschino Camouflage 1990s Belted 90s Rare Safari Cargo Jumpsuit Romper
By Moschino
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare vintage MOSCHINO Pret-a-Porter camouflage army green cropped jumpsuit! Features army green, brown, tan, and black camo print throughout. Gold buttons up the bodice, with a zippe...
MOSCHINO 90's Iconic and rare Cheap and Chic fringed suit
By Moschino
Located in Milano, MILANO
90's iconic and rare Cheap and Chic fringed suit by Moschino Matt and shiny fringes Golden ball buttons Fully lined Pencil skirt 79% acetate 21% rayon No tag size, fits like a M J...
Moschino Sky Blue Skirt Suit
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in London, GB
A pretty skirt suit by Moschino . In a pretty powder blue wool with silver trim , the jacket has a three button fastening and button cuffs. The short skirt is unlined. Size UK 8 Mea...
SS23 MOSCHINO Couture Jeremy Scott 60s Halter Chains Print Slim Fit Jumpsuit
By Moschino, Jeremy Scott
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Super rare! Moschino Couture 60s Halter Chains Print Slim Fit Jumpsuit SS23 collection by Jeremy Scott 100% Authentic!!! MSRP: $655 Condition: New with tags Color: Allover c...
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 Couture Fall 1988 Patch Jacket and Question Mark Skirt Ensemble
By Moschino, Moschino Couture
Located in Paris, FR
Fall 1988 Patch Jacket in Black and Fall 1989 Question Mark in black with embellishments. Both Moschino Couture line Size of the jacket is IT46 - Large and size of the skirt is IT40 ...
Moschino Cheap and Chic Wool Skirt Suit with Lady Bug Floral Motif Size 4
By Moschino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a Moschino design.This skirt features two pieces. The blazer is adorned with a floral motif and bug accents (one lady bug and a beetle), and spider "Webbed" buttons. The wond...
Moschino Rare Roy Lichtenstein Jacket and Pants Suit S/S 1991
By Moschino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Franco Moschino, Cheap & Chic suit, 1992. Features Lichtenstein cartoon-like dot design, printed words in Italian say Domani E’ Un Altro Giorno - "Tomorrow is Another Day". Designe...
Vintage MOSCHINO Quirky Christmas Velvet Skirt Jacket Suit
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage MOSCHINO Quirky Christmas Velvet Skirt Jacket Suit JACKET: Shoulder: 16 4/8 inches Sleeves: 23 4/8 inches Bust: 19 inches Length: 20 inches SKIRT Size: Waist: 13 inches (wi...
Moschino Cheap and Chic Silhouette Printed Two Pieces Ensemble
By Moschino
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 90's Moschino Cheap and Chic silhouette print cropped jacket with red stripe 3/4 sleeves and print skirt. The prints are interesting and unique. - Featuring eight cheap ...
MOSCHINO Off White Embroidered Stretch Skirt Suit Size 12
By Moschino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Moschino skirt suit is composed of an off white stretch knit blend with embroidery and top-stitch details. The jacket features center front button closures and the classic penc...
Vintage Moschino Black Leather Skirt Suit with Gold Chain Tassels 1989
By Moschino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Moschino by Franco Moschino black leather motorcycle jacket and skirt. Both pieces feature gold thimbles with gold chains. Like new...
Moschino Denim Romper Vintage
By Moschino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is delighted to offer a vintage Moschino denim romper that features red piping, adjustable straps with metal buckles, five pockets, signature on back pocket, and...
Moschino Leopard Print Suit
By Moschino
Located in Eivissa, ES
Step out in bold style with this Moschino Leopard Print Suit, a statement piece that exudes fun and high-fashion. Featuring the iconic leopard print, this suit captures the essence o...
Shirt and swim short ensemble with compass print Moschino Mare Men
By Moschino
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Shirt and swim short ensemble with compass print. Shirt composition: 100% rayon. Branded mother-of-shell buttons. One flat pocket on chest. Short fabric co...
Incredible Moschino Tapestry Woven matching Waistcoat & High Waisted Pants set
By Moschino, Franco Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Matching Waistcoat & High waisted pants by Franco Moschino circa 1990, crafted from a thick woven tapestry material with Gold buttons and hardware. MADE IN ITALY. Pit to Pit; 18” Na...
1990s Moschino "repetita juvant" red skirt suit size IT42
By Moschino
Located in Capri, IT
1990s Moschino "repetita juvant" red skirt suit size IT42
AW21 Moschino Couture Half Blazer Half Leopard Asymmetrical Dress
By Moschino, Jeremy Scott
Located in Los Angeles, CA
AW21 Moschino Couture Jeremy Scott Half Blazer Half Leopard Asymmetrical Dress Additional Information: Material: - 100% VI 2 - 68% VI 28% VW 5% EA Color: Black, Leopard Size: IT 40 / US 6 Pattern: Leopard Print, Solid Style: Mini Condition: Brand new with Moschino tags attached Dual mini-dress with a blazer-like silhouette and ruched cheetah print from Moschino, featuring: Gold-tone Picasso painting frame...
Banana crepe skirt suit by Moschino Cheap and Chic - Italy Circa 1992
By Moschino
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1990-1994 Italy Iconic cocktail skirt suit by Moschino for Cheap and Chic dating from the period of Monsieur Franco Moschino, who passed away in 1994. Fitted jacket in bana...
1990's Moschino Brown Wool and Velvet Skirt Suit
By Moschino
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1990's chocolate brown boucle wool Moschino skirt suit with ruched brown velvet trim. Four flap pockets on the front of the jacket give this a classic appeal. The extravagantly ruche...
Vintage MOSCHINO CHEAP & CHIC Coin Belted Red Pant Suit Ensemble
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage MOSCHINO CHEAP & CHIC Coin Belted Red Pant Suit Ensemble Measurements taken laid flat, please double bust, waist and hips: TOP: Shoulder: 15.5 inches Sleeves: 8.5 inches Bust: 17.5 inches Waist: 14.5 inches Length: 20.5 inches PANTS/ TROUSER: Waist: 13 inches Hips: 22 inches Rise: 13.5 inches (front), 16.5 inches (back) Top: - Red suit, 100% Rayon. - Notched lapel collar. - Short sleeves. - 2 front pockets with gold coin button details. - Gold coin button closures at the center front. - Gold coin belt...
Moschino Black Skirt Suit with Silk Bow Detailing Size 12
By Moschino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Moschino skirt suit ensemble is composed of a black fabric with silk bows. The jacket has a center front zipper closure. The skirt is a classic A-line style with zipper closure ...
Moschino Couture patchwork wool blazer jacket and pants suit, ss 1994
By Moschino Couture, Moschino
Located in London, GB
▪ Moschino Couture wool pantsuit ▪ Made from a patchwork of various fabrics including a Burberry Nova check inspired wool ▪ Singled breasted blazer jack...