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 Gold Tone Peace Dangling Earrings
By Moschino
Located in Nice, FR
MOSCHINO vintage antiqued gold tone breaded metal dangling earrings (clip-on) featuring a large 3-dimensional peace sign topped by a faux pearl. Embossed MOSCHINO. Indicative measu...
Gilt Metal
Vintage Moschino Gold Heart Earrings 1980s
By Moschino
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A pair of striking vintage Moschino Heart Earrings. Featuring a lustrous gold heart motif framed in black and gold for the ultimate impact. Fou...
MOSCHINO Vintage Papier-Mâché Heart Dangling Earrings
By Moschino
Located in Nice, FR
MOSCHINO vintage dangling earrings (clip-on) featuring a distressed red papier-mâché heart. Embossed MOSCHINO (only on one earring). Indicative measurements : max. height approx. 1...
MOSCHINO Vintage Iconic Question Mark Dangling Earrings
By Moschino
Located in Nice, FR
MOSCHINO vintage iconic gold tone question mark dangling earrings (clip-on) embellished with a large resin faux pearl. Embossed MOSCHINO. Indicative measurements : max. height appr...
Gilt Metal
MOSCHINO Vintage Gold Tone Heart & Pearl Dangle Earrings
By Moschino
Located in Nice, FR
MOSCHINO vintage gold tone heart dangle earrings (clip-on with screw system) embellished with two faux pearls. Embossed MOSCHINO (only on one earring). Indicative measurements : he...
Gilt Metal
$89Sale Price|40% Off
SS20 Moschino Couture Picasso Red Black Flower Clip-on Earrings by Jeremy Scott
By Moschino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
SS20 Moschino Couture Jeremy Scott Picasso Red Black Flower Clip On Earrings Additional Information: Material: Metal Color: Red Pattern: Oversized Dots cr...
$79Sale Price|20% Off
SS20 Moschino Couture Picasso Oversized Dot Clip-on Earrings by Jeremy Scott
By Moschino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
SS20 Moschino Couture Jeremy Scott Picasso Oversized Dot Blue Clip On Earrings Additional Information: Material: Metal Color: Blue Pattern: Over...
Vintage MOSCHINO Mondrian Heart Novelty Dangling Earrings
By Moschino
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage MOSCHINO Mondrian Heart Novelty Dangling Earrings Features: - 100% Authentic MOSCHINO. - Mondrian heart dangling novelty earrings. - Clip back earrings. - Signed MOSCHINO. -...
MOSCHINO Vintage Heart Dangling Earrings
By Moschino
Located in Nice, FR
MOSCHINO vintage antiqued and textured gold tone dangling earrings (clip-on) featuring hearts, embellished with red/green glass cabochons and acrylic faux pearls. Embossed MOSCHINO....
Gilt Metal
Moschino Vintage Gold Toned Lipstick Dangling Earrings
By Moschino
Located in Nice, FR
MOSCHINO vintage antiqued gold toned dangling earrings (clip-on) featuring a lipstick tube. Embossed MOSCHINO. Indicative measurements : height approx....
Moschino Vintage Gold Toned Peace Dangling Earrings
By Moschino
Located in Nice, FR
MOSCHINO vintage antiqued gold toned dangling earrings (clip-on) featuring a large peace sign drop. Embossed MOSCHINO MILANO on the coin top. Indicat...
Vintage MOSCHINO Good Luck Horseshoe Dangling Earrings
By Moschino
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage MOSCHINO Good Luck Horseshoe Dangling Earrings Measurements: Height: 3.54 inches (9 cm) Width: 1.26 inches (3.2 cm) Weight per Earring: 23 grams Features: - 100% Authentic ...
$126Sale Price / item|35% Off
SS20 Moschino Couture Jeremy Scott Witch Hat Matte Black Clip on Earrings Trick
By Moschino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
SS20 Moschino Couture Jeremy Scott Witch Hat Matte Black Clip on Earrings Trick Additional Information: Material: Metal Color: Black Matte Patt...
SS20 Moschino Couture Picasso Oversized Yellow Clip-on Earrings by Jeremy Scott
By Moschino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
SS20 Moschino Couture Jeremy Scott Picasso Oversized Dot Yellow ClipOn Earrings Additional Information: Material: Metal Color: Yellow Pattern: Oversized Dots Style: Clip Dimensions:...
Vintage MOSCHINO Zipper Leather Disc Novelty Earrings
By Moschino
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage MOSCHINO Zipper Leather Disc Novelty Earrings Measurements: Height: 1.89 inches (4.8 cm) Width: 1.26 inches (3.2 cm) Weight per Earring: 16 g...
Vintage MOSCHINO Blue Glass Flower Earrings
By Moschino
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage MOSCHINO Blue Glass Flower Earrings Measurements: Height: 2.08 inches (5.3 cm) Width: 2.16 inches (5.5 cm) Weight per Earring: 27 grams ...
Vintage MOSCHINO "I Am What I Am" Peace Sign Novelty Dangling Earrings
By Moschino
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage MOSCHINO "I Am What I Am" Peace Sign Novelty Dangling Earrings Measurements: Height: 3.74 inches (9.5 cm) Width: 1.77 inches (4.5 cm) Weight per Earring: 32 grams Features:...
Vintage MOSCHINO Compass Pearl Novelty Dangling Earrings
By Moschino
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage MOSCHINO Compass Pearl Novelty Dangling Earrings Measurements: Height: 2.75 inches (7 cm) Width: 1.10 inches (2.8 cm) Weight per Earring: 22 grams Features: - 100% Authenti...
Vintage MOSCHINO Blue Glass Heart Dangling Earrings
By Moschino
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage MOSCHINO Blue Glass Heart Dangling Earrings Measurements: Height: 3.46 inches (8.8 cm) Width: 1.89 inches (4.8 cm) Weight per Earring: 29 grams Features: - 100% Authentic ...
Vintage MOSCHINO Button Safety Pin Novelty Dangling Earrings
By Moschino
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage MOSCHINO Button Safety Pin Novelty Dangling Earrings Measurements: Height: 2.95 inches (7.5 cm) Width: 0.71 inch (1.8 cm) Weight per Earring: ...
Vintage MOSCHINO Yellow Spiral Dizzy Disc Novelty Earrings
By Moschino
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage MOSCHINO Yellow Spiral Dizzy Disc Novelty Earrings Measurements: Height: 1.30 inch (3.3 cm) Width: 1.30 inch (3.3 cm) Weight per Earring: 11 grams Features: - 100% Authent...
Vintage MOSCHINO Colourful Beaded Long Dangling Earrings
By Moschino
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage MOSCHINO Colourful Beaded Long Dangling Earrings Measurements: Height: 5.11 inches (13 cm) Width: 1.50 inches (3.8 cm) Weight per Earring...
Vintage MOSCHINO Coin Resin Disc Novelty Earrings
By Moschino
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage MOSCHINO Coin Resin Disc Novelty Earrings Measurements: Height: 1 inch (2.5 cm) Width: 1 inch (2.5 cm) Weight per Earring: 7 grams Features: - ...
Vintage MOSCHINO Pearl Fleur de Lys Torsade Novelty Dangling Earrings
By Moschino
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage MOSCHINO Pearl Fleur de Lys Torsade Novelty Dangling Earrings Measurements: Height: 2.95 inches (7.5 cm) Width: 1.41 inches (3.6 cm) Weight per...
Vintage MOSCHINO Rhinestone Pearl Disc Earrings
By Moschino
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage MOSCHINO Rhinestone Pearl Disc Earrings Measurements: Height: 1.26 inches (3.2 cm) Width: 1.26 inches (3.2 cm) Weight per Earring: 16 grams Features: - 100% Authentic MOSCH...
Vintage Massive MOSCHINO Millefiore Disc Dangling Earrings
By Moschino
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage Massive MOSCHINO Millefiore Disc Dangling Earrings Measurements: Height: 2.75 inches (7 cm) Width: 1.77 inches (4.5 cm) Weight per Earring: 31 grams Features: - 100% Authen...
Vintage MOSCHINO Good Luck Horseshoe Earrings
By Moschino
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage MOSCHINO Good Luck Horseshoe Earrings Measurements: Height: 1.57 inches (4 cm) Width: 1.22 inches (3.1 cm) Weight per Earring: 14 grams Fea...
Interchangeable Earrings in Sterling with Blue Topaz Baguettes
By Martha Seely
Located in Carlisle, MA
The Interchangeable Earring Ensembles are the foundation of the Lyra Collection. Lightweight and playful, this ensemble consists of the huggie ...
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Sterling Silver
Retro Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Darnestown, MD
Retro earrings of two circular discs. The top one measures half an inch in diameter; the bottom one is 1 5/16". Clip backs can be converted to posts. The earrings have been professi...
14k Gold
Cartier Gold and Diamond Ear Clips
By Cartier
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A pair of 18 carat gold and platinum earrings; with at the top a marquise shaped element of gold wire set with brilliant-cut diamonds, from which hangs – connected by a baguette-cut ...
White Diamond, 18k Gold
$1,148Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.6 in D 0.52 in L 0.71 in
Art Nouveau 0.12 Carat Ruby Mabe Pearl Yellow Gold Clip-On Dangle Snake Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
JAR Gilt-Metal Pendant Ear Clips
By JAR
Located in New York, NY
These JAR ear clips feature gilt metal elongated pendants in a hammered finish with ear clips. 4 5/8 inch length. Signed JAR Paris. French assay and wor...
Gilt Metal
Egyptian 18 Carat Yellow Gold Goddess Isis Wing Earrings
Located in London, GB
These wings are inspired by the Goddess Isis who was worshiped in Ancient Egypt for being the ideal mother and wife alongside being the patroness of natur...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald and 22 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings
By Pamela Farland
Located in New York, NY
Emerald has been a source of fascination and reverence in many cultures for over six thousand years, sold in the markets of Babylon as early as 4,000 B.C. They have soothed and exite...
Emerald, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pair of Art Deco Style White Gold Earrings with Diamonds and Turquoise
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
A Pair of Art Deco White Gold Earrings with Diamonds and Turquoise Stunning turquoise Art Deco Style drop earrings. Great for an evening ...
Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold
Elizabeth Gage Textured 18K Gold Earclips, 1985
By Elizabeth Gage
Located in New York, NY
These exquisite 18 karat yellow gold ear clips were handmade by Elizabeth Gage in the United Kingdom, showcasing the designer’s signature craftsmanship and attention to detail. Desig...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Crazy Lace Agate Earrings Labradorite Pink Tourmaline Blue Sapphire 22k 18k Fine
By Jennifer Kalled
Located in Wolfeboro, NH
Striking crazy lace agate earrings featuring labradorite, pink tourmaline, and blue sapphire set in luxurious 22k and 18k gold. Each pair showcases nature's artistry with bold patter...
14k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Silver
$957Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.87 in L 0.87 in
Art Nouveau Style Diamond Emerald Mother of Pearl Yellow Gold "Flowers" Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,397Sale Price / set|29% Off
H 0.79 in
1.15 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Prong Chain Earring in 14k Gold
Located in Rutherford, NJ
Gold- 1.97 gms Diamond- 1.15 carats Diamond Colour: G-H Diamond Clarity: SI Earring Weight: 2.20 gms *In stock items will be shipped in 2 business days, or please allow 4-5 weeks for...
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage MOSCHINO Green Glass Heart Dangling Earrings
By Moschino
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage MOSCHINO Green Glass Heart Dangling Earrings Measurements: Height: 3.27 inches (8.3 cm) Width: 1.77 inches (4.5 cm) Weight per Earring: 27 grams Features: - 100% Authentic...
Vintage MOSCHINO Clothes Peg Novelty Earrings
By Moschino
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage MOSCHINO Clothes Peg Novelty Earrings Measurements: Height: 1.38 inches (3.5 cm) Width: 1.38 inches (3.5 cm) Weight per Earring: 21 grams Fe...
MOSCHINO Vintage Oversized Cross Dangling Earrings
By Moschino
Located in Nice, FR
MOSCHINO vintage oversized gold tone cross dangling earrings (clip-on) topped by a domed blue glass cabochon. Embossed MOSCHINO. Indicative measurements : height approx. 10.5 cm (4...
Gilt Metal
Moschino Vintage Dangle Earrings with Red and Green Ornaments
By Moschino
Located in Atlanta, GA
Moschino, Italy, designed these exquisite dangling clip-on earrings. The pieces feature an oversized stylized Maltese cross design in gilded metal framing, ornate with resin cabochon...
Gilt Metal
Moschino Rhinestones with Drop Red Heart Shaped Clip On Earrings
By Moschino
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 90s Moschino rhinestones with drop red heart shaped clip on earrings. - Franco Moschino loved to use love , smiley face and peace symbols in his collections. - Made in...
MOSCHINO Vintage Massive Jewelled Coin Charm Dangling Earrings
By Moschino
Located in Nice, FR
MOSCHINO vintage massive antiqued gold tone dangling earrings (clip-on) featuring coins. Embossed MOSCHINO. Indicative measurements : max. height approx. 10.7 cm (4.21 inches) / ma...
Gilt Metal
MOSCHINO Vintage Massive Jewelled Anarchy Symbol Dangling Earrings
By Moschino
Located in Nice, FR
MOSCHINO vintage massive antiqued gold tone dangling earrings (clip-on) featuring two anarchy symbols embellished with clear crystals. Embossed MOSCHINO. Indicative measurements : ...
Gilt Metal
SS20 Moschino Couture Picasso Blue Cross Clip-on Earrings by Jeremy Scott
By Moschino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
SS20 Moschino Couture Jeremy Scott Picasso Blue Cross Clip On Earrings Additional Information: Material: Metal Color: Blue Pattern: Cross Style: Clip Dimensions: 2.5" by 2" Conditio...
AW18 Moschino Couture Yellow Peace Sign Earrings with Red Polka Dots
By Moschino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
AW18 Moschino Couture Jeremy Scott Yellow Peace Sign earrings with Red PolkaDots Additional Information: Material: 100% PL Color: Yellow, Red Size: OS Style: Dangle/Drop Pattern: Po...
SS20 Moschino Couture Picasso Yellow Cross Clip-on Drop Earrings by Jeremy Scott
By Moschino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
SS20 Moschino Couture Jeremy Scott Picasso Yellow Cross Clip On Drop Earrings Additional Information: Material: Metal Color: Yellow Pattern: Cross Style: Clip Dimensions: 2.5" H x 2...
SS20 Moschino Couture Picasso Oversized Dot Red Clip-on Earrings by Jeremy Scott
By Moschino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
SS20 Moschino Couture Jeremy Scott Picasso Oversized Dot Red Clip On Earrings Additional Information: Material: Metal Color: Red Pattern: Oversiz...
SS20 Moschino Couture Smiley Gold Tone Clip-on Drop Earrings by Jeremy Scott
By Moschino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
SS20 Moschino Couture Jeremy Scott Smiley ® Gold-tone Clip on Drop Earrings Additional Information: Material: Metal Color: Gold Pattern: Smiley Style: Clip Dimensions: 1.25" Dia. Co...
Gold