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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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 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 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...
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...
$1,250
H 1.5 in W 3.5 in
1960's Vintage Sirokoro Scandinavian Sterling Silver Sculptural Cuff Bracelet
Located in North Miami, FL
This hallmarked unusual RARE vintage Scandinavian modern sculptural thick sterling silver signed cuff bracelet has the markings of Sorokoro MJH 925 Made in Fin. It is fabulous! Very ...
Sterling Silver
$450
H 3 in W 2.85 in Dm 2.85 in
French Tortoise Resin and Rhinestone Wide Cuff Bracelet Deco Style 80's
Located in North Miami, FL
This French wide cuff bracelet has inverted V's with gold applied and rhinestones adorning the v patterns. It is amber colored tortoise resin. It has an Art Deco look but from the 80's. The interior of the cuff is 2.5 Inches. This is perfect for all wardrobes...
Peridot, 10k Gold
$2,220
W 1.5 in D 0.5 in L 7.2 in
Large articulated soft lilac enamel bracelet, Jacques Gautier, France, 1960s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A stunning enamelled bracelet , handmade by Jacques Gautier, in a most striking and unusual colour, set in silver plated bronze, from the 1960s. With softly domed panels in a mirrored lilac enamel, with deep purple specks within the enamel, giving it a richness and depth. A true collector's piece, and very wearable, as are all Gautier's pieces, such a timeless look. A matching pendant has also been listed this week. This bracelet comes with its original box. Jacques Gautier was a true artist of artisan jewellery. The discovery of Renaissance ceramics...
Silver Plate, Bronze
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
Gucci Tricolor Gold Herringbone Links Bracelet
By Gucci
Located in Darnestown, MD
Herringbone links bracelet by Gucci in 18 karat yellow; pink and white gold. The links are slightly convex. It has a finely done clasp making the closure totally invisible when worn....
18k Gold
Large Detailed Three-Band Sterling Silver Cuff with Micro Twist-Rope Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Wonderfully detailed three-band sterling silver cuff has a micro "twist-rope" along the center of each of the three bands. The exterior circumference measures 8 1/2 inches. The inter...
Barry Kieselstein Cord 2004 Sterling Silver & 14k Gold Frog Flower Cuff Bracelet
Located in Honolulu, HI
Barry Kieselstein Cord Cuff Bracelet in sterling silver and14k yellow gold. The bracelet features a 3-D frog in between 2 3-D flowers with 14k yellow gold petals. Hallmarked "Barry Kieselstein Cord" and stamped "2004," "925," "14K," "Thailand," on the inside. This cuff bangle measures 29 mm wide, 58 mm long and weighs 78.5 grams. This is a pre-owned Barry Kieselstein Cord bracelet...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Frederich Cherub Cuff Bracelet.
Located in New York, NY
Frederich Putti decorated bombe hinged cuff bracelet of antiqued silvered metal etched with a scrolling floral motif. The finely detailed cherubs draped in ribbon garlands and bows. ...
Silver Plate, Gilt Metal
$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
Judith Hendler Vintage !980's Clear and White Lucite Cuff Bracelet
By Judith Hendler
Located in North Miami, FL
The bands of clear, white and then clear again make this very chic chunky vintage lucite cuff bracelet from the 80's so wearable and fun! It is designed by a famous Californian artis...
$960Sale Price|20% Off
Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet With Opal, Garnet, Amethyst 1980's
Located in North Miami, FL
This stunning cuff bracelet all hand wrought is a beautiful combinations of gorgeous set semi precious stones in different shapes and colors. They are set against sterling silver fil...
Amethyst, Carnelian, Garnet, Opal, Sterling Silver
Vintage Sterling Silver, Amethyst and Agate Stone Bracelet Hallmarked 1950's
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely vintage Mexican stamped 925 sterling silver bracelet is set with prongs that resemble hands to hold the agates and amethyst stones. It woul...
Agate, Amethyst, Sterling Silver
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 All That Glitters is not Gold Bracelet
By Moschino
Located in Capri, IT
Moschino All That Glitters is not Gold Bracelet