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 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...
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 Massive MOSCHINO Heart Dome Pearl Novelty Dangling Earrings
By Moschino
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage Massive MOSCHINO Heart Dome Pearl Novelty Dangling Earrings Features: - 100% Authentic MOSCHINO. - Massive dangling earrings with dome top part, heart looping details and pe...
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...
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 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 Pearl Torsade Round Cross Novelty Earrings
By Moschino
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage Massive MOSCHINO Pearl Torsade Round Cross Novelty Earrings Features: - 100% Authentic MOSCHINO. - Pearl earrings with dangling round torsade and cross at the centre. - Clip...
Vintage Massive MOSCHINO Clover and Resin Claw Novelty Dangling Earrings
By Moschino
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage Massive MOSCHINO Clover and Resin Claw Novelty Dangling Earrings Features: - 100% Authentic MOSCHINO. - Gilt clover earrings with dangling resin claw novelty earrings. - Cl...
Vintage MOSCHINO "Lucky 13" Novelty Dangling Earrings
By Moschino
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage MOSCHINO "Lucky 13" Novelty Dangling Earrings Features: - 100% Authentic MOSCHINO. - Iconic Moschino "Lucky 13" dangling novelty earrings. - Clip back earrings. - Signed MOS...
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...
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...
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. -...
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 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 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 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...
Stunning 12ct Round Briolette Cut Blue Topaz Drop Earrings
By Bijoux Num
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bijoux Num 12ct Round Briolette Cut Blue Topaz Drop Vermeil Earrings These stunning pair of earrings features top quality round briolette-cut genuine sky blue topaz (6ct each, 12ct ...
Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Filigree Faux Emerald Green Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estates, IL
The handmade filigree faux emerald green earrings is ornate and lovely, it is further enhanced by sparkling CZ stones. Earrings ha...
Crystal, Zircon, Base Metal, Brass
Oval Cabochon Rainbow Moonstone Vermeil Drop Earrings
By Bijoux Num
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bijoux Num Oval Cabochon Rainbow Moonstone Vermeil Drop Earrings The earrings feature a pair of large cabochon-cut oval rainbow moonstone with unique iridescent rainbow blue hue, ha...
Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
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
Leaf Filigree Cubic Zircon Pearl Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estates, IL
Gold Leaf enhanced by dozens of twinkling CZ stones and pearl drop earrings. These earrings hit all the trends in an elegantly beautiful way. Earrings have a post closure for pierced...
Zircon, Pearl, Gold Plate, Brass
Red Resin Hand Carved Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estates, IL
Artfully crafted, these gorgeous hand carved earrings are destined to become your favorite. Enhanced with red resin triangle and sparkling cubic zircon. Dr...
Zircon, Base Metal
$500
H 2.65 in W 0.82 in L 0.82 in
Antique Chinese Floral Gilt Sterling Filigree Lantern Dangle Drop Earrings
Located in Miami Beach, FL
These early 20th century gilt sterling silver earrings are in the form of Chinese lanterns. They feature 2 levels of dangling drops which sway with every movement. The top layer ar...
Jade, Tourmaline, Silver
Amethyst Carved Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estates, IL
Make your own statement with these handmade faux amethyst carved earrings. Artfully crafted, these gorgeous carved earrings is destined to become your favorite! Also available in fa...
Crystal, Zircon
Diva Hoop Crystal Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estates, IL
This gorgeous gold and CZ Diva hoop earrings are the ultimate in exotic glamor. With twisted gold wire forming the outline, the field of generously scattered CZ stones delivers unmat...
Zircon, Crystal, 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 Square Filigree & Hoop Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estates, IL
The handmade square filigree hoop earrings is ornate and lovely, it is further enhanced by sparkling oxidized CZ stones. Wear them as the opulen...
Zircon, Gold Plate, Brass
Chanel Pearl Dripping Chains CC Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
These authentic Chanel Pearl Dripping Chains CC Earrings are in pristine condition. A faux round pearl and silver chains dangle from a silver interlocking CC. Smaller silver inter...
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 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 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: ...
Fall 2016 Moschino "It's Lit" Cigarette Clip Earrings
By Moschino
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Keep your accessory game hot with these novelty Moschino cigarette earrings! Circa 2016 from Moschino's Fall ready-to-wear runway collection, these detailed cigarette motif drop earr...
Moschino NEW Gold Ball Black Heart Dangle Drop Evening Earrings in Box
By Moschino
Located in Charlotte, NC
CURATOR'S NOTES Metal Gold tone Clip on closure Includes original Moschino box