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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Massive MOSCHINO Maltese Cross Red Orange Cabochon Novelty Dangling Earrings
By Moschino
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage Massive MOSCHINO Maltese Cross Red Orange Cabochon Novelty Dangling Earrings Features: - 100% Authentic MOSCHINO. - Massive Maltese cross dangling novelty earrings. - Red or...
Vintage MOSCHINO Lucite Heart Peace Sign Novelty Dangling Earrings
By Moschino
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage MOSCHINO Lucite Heart Peace Sign Novelty Dangling Earrings Features: - 100% Authentic MOSCHINO. - Lucite heart with peace sign dangling novelty earrings. - Clip back earring...
Vintage Massive MOSCHINO Lucky Four Leaf Clover and Shamrock Dangling Earrings
By Moschino
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage Massive MOSCHINO Lucky Four Leaf Clover and Shamrock Dangling Earrings Features: - 100% Authentic MOSCHINO. - Massive four leaf clover earrings with dangling shamrock. - Cl...
Vintage Massive MOSCHINO Peace Sign Rhinestone Novelty Dangling Earrings
By Moschino
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage Massive MOSCHINO Peace Sign Rhinestone Novelty Dangling Earrings Features: - 100% Authentic MOSCHINO. - Iconic PEACE rhinestone sign dangling earrings. - Clip back earrings....
Vintage Massive MOSCHINO Dollar Sign Heart Pearl Novelty Dangling Earrings
By Moschino
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage Massive MOSCHINO Dollar Sign Heart Pearl Novelty Dangling Earrings Features: - 100% Authentic MOSCHINO. - Massive dollar sign, pearl with...
Massive MOSCHINO Lucky Four Leaf Clover and Resin Horn Novelty Dangling Earrings
By Moschino
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage Massive MOSCHINO Lucky Four Leaf Clover and Resin Horn Novelty Dangling Earrings Features: - 100% Authentic MOSCHINO. - Lucky four leaf clover earrings with dangling resin h...
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...
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...
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 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 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 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 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
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....
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...
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 ...
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 "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 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 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 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...
Yves Saint Laurent Chinese Collection Ear Clips
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent Chinese Collection long pendant ear clips with asymetrical brown resin pebble ear tops suspending round infinity motifs of carved a...
Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold White Freshwater Pearl Drops - 10.5mm
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Classic, timeless, and simply chic, Faye Kim's White Freshwater Pearl Drops are finished with 18k gold ear wires. These earrings, with their subtle luster, never go out of style and ...
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
Orlando Orlandini Circles Drop Earrings with Diamonds
By Orlando Orlandini
Located in Darnestown, MD
Fresh and airy interlocking circles drop earrings by Orlando Orlandini. Each is topped with a gold circle 5/8" in diameter centered with a diamond...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Georgian Diamond and Pearl Dangle Earrings
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Antique Georgian Diamond and Pearl Dangle Earrings. Rare and ravishing Georgian era pair of earrings. Hand fabricated in silver over gold da...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver
6.7 Carat Opal Sapphire Diamond Drop Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Handcrafted from 18-karat gold and sterling silver, these exquisite drop earrings are set with 6.7 carats Opal doublets, 7.0 carats blue sapphire and 5.21 carats of glimmering diamon...
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Fire Opal Tanzanite Diamond 14 Karat Gold Linear Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These beautiful linear drop earring are handcrafted in 14-karat gold. It is set with 7.71 carats fire opal, 8.32 carats peridot, tanzanite and .24 carats of glimmering diamonds. Thi...
Diamond, Opal, Peridot, Tanzanite, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Faux Emerald Green Carved Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estates, IL
Make your own statement with these handmade faux emerald green carved earrings. Artfully crafted, these gorgeous carved earrings is destined to become you...
Zircon, Base Metal
Parineta Faux Rose Quartz Cubic Zircon Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estates, IL
This gold-tone drop earrings is handcrafted with striking faux pear cut rose quartz and deep magenta crystal encased in sparkling cubic zircons. Measures 2.0"L. FOLLOW MEGHNA J...
Crystal, Zircon, Base Metal
Meghna Jewels 14K Gold Multi Gemstone Diamond Drop Earrings, 4.78ct
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These multi gemstone earrings are true stunners. Handcrafted of 14K gold, set with 4.78 carats Peridot, 1.59 carat Amethyst, .35 carat Citrine and ....
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 14k Gold
6.20Ct Natural Emerald and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
6.20Ct Natural Emerald and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Earrings Total Natural Oval Emeralds Weight: Approx. 5.90 Carats Emerald Measures: Approx. 6 x 4 - 8 x 6 mm Total Natura...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Era Platinum & Diamond 'Wings' Dangle Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Deco era Diamond 'Wings' Dangle Earrings composed of platinum. Set with 86 diamonds, a combination of Old European Cut and Old Single Cut diamonds weighing approximately 2.50 car...
Diamond, Platinum
Alex Jona Coral Pompon 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dangle Pendant Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold dangle pompon coral pendant earrings. Dimension : L 2.34 in x Diameter 0.60 in - L 5.9 cm x Diameter 15.37 m...
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 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
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...
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...
Vintage MOSCHINO Nautical Anchor Wheel Novelty Earrings
By Moschino
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage MOSCHINO Nautical Anchor Wheel Novelty Earrings Measurements: Height: 3.93 inches (10 cm) Width: 1.25 inches (3.2 cm) Weight per Earring: 21 ...
Vintage Iconic MOSCHINO Jeweled Question Mark Novelty Earrings
By Moschino
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage Iconic MOSCHINO Jeweled Question Mark Novelty Earrings Measurements: Height: 2.71 inches (6.9 cm) Width: 1 inch (2.6 cm) Weight per Earring: ...
Moschino Vintage Resin Heart Peace Sign Dangling Earrings
By Moschino
Located in Nice, FR
MOSCHINO vintage gold toned dangling earrings (clip-on) featuring a resin heart with a peace sign insert. Embossed MOSCHINO. Indicative measurements : he...
Moschino Vintage Oversized Cross Dangling Earrings
By Moschino
Located in Nice, FR
MOSCHINO vintage oversized gold tone cross dangling earrings (clip-on). Marked MOSCHINO BIJOUX. Embossed MOSCHINO on the reverse. Indicative measurem...
Moschino Candy Cane Drop Clip On Earrings
By Moschino
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 90s Moschino gold tone candy cane drop clip-on earrings with "Moschino Milano" written on it. Very pop art with fun and funky Mosc...
Moschino "Pearl" and Glass Ear Clips
By Moschino
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A colorful and fun pair of glass pearl and dangling strié glass bead ear clips by Moschino. Marked on the back with the Moschino name.
Gilt Metal