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 Iconic Question Mark Multi Strand Pearl Bracelet
By Moschino
Located in Nice, FR
MOSCHINO vintage iconic multi strand faux pearl cuff bracelet featuring a massive jewelled iconic question mark at the center. Silver tone metal hardware. From a British MOSCHINO jewelry...
Vintage MOSCHINO Runway Statement Letter Cuff 1980s
By Moschino
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A rare Vintage MOSCHINO Letter Cuff. A large and impressive logo lovers find; this cuff leaves no doubt as to its origin. The ultimate in runway edge this one will prove the logo lov...
Vintage MOSCHINO Faucet "F" Novelty Wide Cuff Bracelet
By Moschino
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage MOSCHINO Faucet "F" Novelty Wide Cuff Bracelet Features: - 100% Authentic MOSCHINO. - Faucet novelty "F" (Froid/ Cold) wide cuff bracelet. - Gold tone hardware. - Signed MOS...
Vintage MOSCHINO Hot and Cold Faucet Link Bracelet
By Moschino
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage MOSCHINO Hot and Cold Faucet Link Bracelet Features: - 100% Authentic MOSCHINO. - Faucet novelty links with engraved "F" (Froid/ Cold) and "C" (Chaud/ Hot). - Gold tone hard...
Vintage MOSCHINO Knotted Gold Tone Rigid Cuff Bracelet
By Moschino
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage MOSCHINO Knotted Gold Tone Rigid Cuff Bracelet Features: - 100% Authentic MOSCHINO. - Rigid knotted wide cuff bracelet. - Gold tone hardware. - Signed MOSCHINO. - Excellent ...
Vintage MOSCHINO Strass Are A Girls Best Friend Rhinestone Novelty Bracelet
By Moschino
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage MOSCHINO Spike Studded Cuff Bracelet Measurements: Height: 1.06 inches (2.7 cm) Wearable Length: 6.29 inches until 7.87 inches (16 cm until 20...
Vintage MOSCHINO Gilt Square Shirt Button Cuff Novelty Bracelet
By Moschino
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage MOSCHINO Gilt Square Shirt Button Cuff Novelty Bracelet Measurements: Height: 2.60 inches (6.6 cm) Wearable Length: 8.27 inches (21 cm) Features: - 100% Authentic MOSCHIN...
AW24 MOSCHINO Couture Gold-tone Chain Bracelet Circular Charms & Black Hearts
By Moschino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
MOSCHINO COUTURE Gold-tone Chain Bracelet Circular Charms & Black Hearts AW24 collection MSRP $570+tax! SUPER CUTE! 100% Authentic!!! Condition: Brand new with tags,...
Yellow Gold
Vintage MOSCHINO 480'000 Rhinestone Studded Novelty Cuff Bracelet
By Moschino
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage MOSCHINO 480'000 Rhinestone Studded Novelty Cuff Bracelet Measurements: Height: 2.28 inches (5.8 cm) Wearable Length: 7.91 inches (20.1 cm) includes opening Features: - 10...
MOSCHINO Black Pink Jewelled Foil Polka Dot Papier-Mâché Bangle Bracelet
By Moschino
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
MOSCHINO Black Pink Jewelled Foil Polka Dot Papier-Mâché Bangle Bracelet Measurements: Height: 0.90 inch (2.3 cm) Inner Circumference: 8.07 inches (20.5 cm) Features: - 100% Authe...
MOSCHINO Purple Black Jewelled Foil Polka Dot Papier-Mâché Cuff Bracelet
By Moschino
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
MOSCHINO Purple Black Jewelled Foil Polka Dot Papier-Mâché Cuff Bracelet Measurements: Height: 1.81 inches (4.6 cm) Inner Circumference: 7.28 inches (18.5 cm) Features: - 100% Aut...
MOSCHINO Vintage Multi-Strand Gold Tone Chain & Pearl Cuff Bracelet
By Moschino
Located in Nice, FR
MOSCHINO vintage multi-strand gold tone chain and faux pearl cuff bracelet Hook clasp closure. Embossed MOSCHINO. Indicative measurement : length approx. 19 cm (7.48 inches) / wid...
Gilt Metal
MOSCHINO Jewelled Foil Polka Dot Papier-Mâché Bangle Bracelet
By Moschino
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
MOSCHINO Jewelled Foil Polka Dot Papier-Mâché Bangle Bracelet Measurements: Height: 0.63 inch (1.6 cm) Inner Circumference: 8.46 inches (21.5 cm) Features: - 100% Authentic MOSCHI...
Yves Saint Laurent Jeweled Cuff Bracelet
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent ornately jeweled cuff bracelet. Of vari cut fuschia and faux amythest glass stones with center focal oval cabochon of faux lapis pate de verre. Set in black japane...
Crystal, Bronze, Other
$8,460 / item
W 0.4 in L 7 in
Alternating Link Diamond Oval and Rope Circles 14K Yellow & White Gold TB2498
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This bracelet is the perfect additional to any fine jewelry collection! The design has pave diamond links alternating with twist rope gold links, giving the bracelet a versatile and ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Mixed Metal
Split Cuff in Bronze by Allison Bryan
By Allison Bryan
Located in London, GB
Crafted in solid, glowing bronze, the Split Cuff is a subtle statement piece for every day. The unique texture and split detail add interest to this classic...
Bronze
Paul Morelli Diamond Amethyst Bracelet Citrine Peridot 18K Gold
By Paul Morelli
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Authentic Morelli bracelet. It is crafted in solid 18K gold and set with genuine Earth mined gemstones: Peridot, Amethyst, and Citrine. Each colored gemstone measures 5mm. They are s...
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Kingman Waterweb Turquoise Sterling Silver Cuff by Rick Martinez
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Sterling silver cuff with overlay bead and rope patterns surrounding a 7/8” x 1-7/8” Kingman Waterweb turquoise. The five wire cuff is 5 1/4” with a 1 1/8” gap. Width: 2” Gap: 1-1/8...
$15,850
H 1.25 in W 2.5 in Dm 2 in
Vintage Italian 18 Karat Gold Sculptural Cuff Bracelet 1970's Design
Located in North Miami, FL
This thick and stunning vintage Italian sculptural bracelet is stamped 18K Gold. It has great weight and presence. it has 3 rows of 18 K yellow gold that is recessed and 3 rows that is frontal giving it it's sculptural entity. It has an in and out pattern of gold as in a weave pattern. It is beautiful, timeless, classic and will work day or evening. It is hallmarked 18K. There is a florentine like pattern on the gold and it is extremely well made. This is a very very fine Italian 18K gold cuff bracelet. The weight is 51.7 DWT. There are two safety hooks and clasps. This will fit a wrist of 6 inches in diameter which is a small wrist to a medium small wrist. The small wrist will have some wiggle room. It will fit a slightly larger wrist which would be a small to medium that will have a tighter fit like 6.5". The inside diameter of this gorgeous bracelet is 2". This has good weight to it and is a very special elegant Italian 18K gold bracelet...
18k Gold, Gold
Wide Diamond Bracelet
By Diamond Scene
Located in New York, NY
Classic Wreathe Style Wide Diamond Bracelet 20.03 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds set in an exquisite timeless design. Set in 18k white...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Elegant Alternating Yellow Gold and Cocobolo Wood Curved Link Bracelet
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
Elegant 18kt Yellow Gold and Cocobolo Wood curved link bracelet with self-link closure. The fabulous bracelet measure 7 1/2 inches but can be made to any measurement. The gold and Mu...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sacchi bracelet "Bouquet" collection with 18K yellow gold diamonds
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
Wire bracelet in satin yellow gold embellished with diamonds, from the BOUQUET collection by Sacchi, handmade with the lost wax casting technique. Lost wax casting, one of the oldes...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$12,008
W 0.79 in L 7.88 in
Bracciale in Oro Giallo e Legno Marrone -M - collezione NATURAL GROUMETTE*
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Questo bracciale della Collezione Natural Groumette nasce dall’incontro armonioso tra la preziosità dell’oro giallo 18kt e il fascino autentico del legno marrone, dalle tonalità cald...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Flexible Cuff Bracelet in Three-Color Gold - Micheletto
By Olivo Micheletto
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Description: This stunning cuff bracelet is crafted from 18 karat gold, featuring a flexible design with straws of gold in three colors: yellow, white, and rose. The straws are joined by simple yellow gold bounding sticks, allowing them to move freely inside the structure for flexibility and comfort. Specifications: Material: 18 Karat Gold (Yellow, White, and Rose) Design: Flexible cuff...
18k Gold
$1,785
H 1.25 in W 2.5 in D 2 in Dm 2.5 in
Vintage Hallmarked Sterling Silver Sculptural Cuff Bracelet, 1970's
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful substantial sculptural hallmarked sterling silver cuff bracelet is hallmarked 925 sterling Mexico. It has a safety chain in addition to the inserted clasp. Each bar is...
Sterling Silver
Vintage MOSCHINO "Don't Be Too Late" Multi-Face Watch
By Moschino
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage MOSCHINO "Don't Be Too Late" Multi-Face Watch Features: - 100% Authentic MOSCHINO "Don't Be Too Late" Watch. - Stainless steel multi-face watch (5 faces) - black and white. ...
Moschino Cheap and Chic “Marry Me” Gold Circle Bracelet
By Moschino
Located in Amman, JO
Moschino Cheap and Chic “Marry Me” Gold Circle Bracelet Bold, playful, and unmistakably Moschino — this vintage “Marry Me” bracelet from the Cheap and Chic collection is a statement...
Moschino Logo Cuff Bracelet - '10s
By Moschino
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Upgrade your accessory game with the Moschino Logo Cuff Bracelet. Made with luxurious brown leather and adorned with gold tone brand name letters, this bracelet is the perfect statem...
MOSCHINO Orange Green Jewelled Foil Polka Dot Papier-Mâché Bangle Bracelet
By Moschino
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
MOSCHINO Orange Jewelled Foil Polka Dot Papier-Mâché Bangle Bracelet Measurements: Height: 0.63 inch (1.6 cm) Inner Circumference: 8.46 inches (21.5 cm) Features: - 100% Authentic...
Moschino Couture Black and Silver with 3D Diamond Shaped Metal Studs
By Moschino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Moschino Couture Jeremy Scott Black and Silver w/ 3D Diamond Shaped Metal Studs Additional Information: Material: 100% LG Color: Black, Silver Size: Small Style: Cuff Pattern: Solid...
Silver
Vintage MOSCHINO Spike Studded Cuff Bracelet
By Moschino
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage MOSCHINO Spike Studded Cuff Bracelet Measurements: Height: 1.77 inches (4.5 cm) Wearable Length: 7 inches (17.8 cm) Features: - 100% Authent...
Moschino Vintage Iconic Question Mark Multi Strand Pearl Bracelet
By Moschino
Located in Nice, FR
From a British MOSCHINO rare jewelry collection, a MOSCHINO vintage rare multi strand faux pearl cuff bracelet featuring a massive jewelled iconic question mark at the center. Embos...
Moschino All That Glitters is not Gold Bracelet
By Moschino
Located in Capri, IT
Moschino All That Glitters is not Gold Bracelet
Moschino "Don't Be Late" Multi Watches Bracelet
By Moschino
Located in New York, NY
Moschino wonderfully wicked stainless steel "Don't Be Late" bracelet has multi watches of five together forming this bracelet. Each "watch" measures 1 1/2&...
Moschino by Ugo Correani Vintage Rare Heart Bracelet
By Moschino
Located in Nice, FR
MOSCHINO vintage rare bracelet by UGO CORREANI featuring 5 black and red lucite heart medallions. Embossed MOSCHINO. JEWELRY CONDITION CHART - New or never worn : item is in pristi...