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 Antiqued Gold Tone Cherub Necklace
By Moschino
Located in Nice, FR
MOSCHINO vintage antiqued gold tone cherub link necklace. Spring clasp closure. Embossed MOSCHINO. Indicative measurements : length approx. 75 cm (29.53 inches) / cherub approx. 4...
Gilt Metal
MOSCHINO by JEREMY SCOTT Peace Sign Pendant Necklace, Autumn/Winter 2014
By Moschino
Located in Nice, FR
MOSCHINO by JEREMY SCOTT gold tone chain necklace featuring a peace sign symbol pendant. Autumn/Winter 2014 Collection. Lobster clasp closur...
Gilt Metal
MOSCHINO Iconic Vintage Gold Tone Charm Necklace
By Moschino
Located in Nice, FR
MOSCHINO iconic vintage gold tone chain necklace featuring various charms : keys, clothespins, cutlery set, screws, heart, peace sign, faux pearls... Toggle clasp. Embossed MOSCHIN...
Gilt Metal
MOSCHINO Vintage Multi-Strand Gold Tone Chain & Pearl Necklace
By Moschino
Located in Nice, FR
MOSCHINO vintage multi-strand gold tone chain and faux pearl necklace. Hook clasp closure. Embossed MOSCHINO. Indicative measurement : length approx. 76 cm (29.92 inches). Materi...
Gilt Metal
MOSCHINO Vintage Multi Buckle Novelty Necklace
By Moschino
Located in Nice, FR
MOSCHINO vintage necklace featuring buckle links. Silver tone and gold tone hardware. Antiqued patina. The antiqued/black patina is from original manufacturing. T-bar and toggle c...
Gold Plate, Silver Plate
$188Sale Price|35% Off
MOSCHINO gold tone logo heart motif clasp short chain necklace
By Moschino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MOSCHINO gold tone logo heart motif clasp short chain necklace Reference: TGAS/C01676 Brand: Moschino Color: Gold Pattern: Solid Closure: Clasp CONDITION: Condition: Very good, this...
Vintage MOSCHINO Comedy Tragedy Mask Pendant Chain Necklace
By Moschino
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage MOSCHINO Comedy Tragedy Mask Pendant Chain Necklace Features: - 100% Authentic MOSCHINO. - Comedy and tragedy masks pendant chain necklace. - Gold tone hardware. - Spring lo...
$592Sale Price|45% Off
Moschino Pearl Heart Shape Pendant Gold Toned Hardware Cable Chain Necklace
By Moschino
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 90s rare Moschino faux pearls with heart shape pendant necklace. - Featuring gold toned hardware cable chain with five faux pearls and two hearts on each, a plastic heart...
MOSCHINO Vintage Gold Tone Franco Moschino Profile Coin Charm Necklace
By Moschino
Located in Nice, FR
MOSCHINO vintage gold tone chain necklace featuring FRANCO MOSCHINO coin charms. Spring clasp closure. Embossed MOSCHINO. Indicative measurement : length approx. 45.5 cm (17.91 in...
Gilt Metal
Vintage Massive MOSCHINO Jewelled Question Mark Heart Pendant Necklace
By Moschino
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage Massive MOSCHINO Jewelled Question Mark Heart Pendant Necklace Features: - 100% Authentic MOSCHINO. - Massive question mark heart pendant in diamond form. - Red, green and p...
MOSCHINO Vintage Jewelled Peace Sign Necklace
By Moschino
Located in Nice, FR
MOSCHINO antiqued gold tone necklace featuring jewelled peace sign links and a peace sign pendant. This MOSCHINO necklace, adorned with crystal‑set peace symbols, embodies the brand...
Vintage MOSCHINO "Farfalle Pasta" Silver Tone Link Novelty Necklace
By Moschino
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage MOSCHINO "Farfalle Pasta" Silver Tone Link Novelty Necklace Features: - 100% Authentic MOSCHINO. - Links of "FARFALLE Pasta" bowtie charms. - Signed MOSCHINO. - Silver tone ...
MOSCHINO Vintage Multi-Strand Gold Tone Safety Pin & Pearl Necklace
By Moschino
Located in Nice, FR
MOSCHINO vintage rare gold tone necklace featuring 3 strands of safety pin links alternating with resin faux pearls. Box clasp. Embossed MOSCHINO. Indicative measurement : length ...
Gilt Metal
MOSCHINO Vintage Gold Tone Chain Necklace Olive Oyl Figures Hearts
By Moschino
Located in Nice, FR
MOSCHINO vintage gold tone chain necklace featuring hearts and OLIVE OYL figures. Spring clasp closure. Embossed Cheap and Chic by MOSCHINO....
Gilt Metal
MOSCHINO Gold Tone Chain Necklace
By Moschino
Located in Nice, FR
MOSCHINO gold tone chain necklace featuring eight round M O S C H I N O links. Lobster clasp closure. Embossed MOSCHINO Made in Italy. Indicative measurement : length approx. 60.5...
Gilt Metal
Vintage Jumbo MOSCHINO Cutout Logo Medallion Necklace
By Moschino
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage Jumbo MOSCHINO Cutout Logo Medallion Necklace Measurements: Medallion Height: 2.95 inches (7.5 cm) Medallion Width: 2.95 inches (7.5 cm) Wearable Length: 31.49 cm (80 cm) C...
Hubei Turquoise Bead Necklace with Diamond White Gold 14 Karat Clasp
Located in Milford, DE
An exquisite hubei turquoise bead necklace featuring a single strand of 20mm turquoise beads in gorgeous teal, green, and earth tones....
14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940-50's Large Angel Skin Coral Bead Necklace
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Fabulous strand of graduated natural coral—vintage angel skin coral beads with a silver and coral bead adorned clasp. The necklace is a chunky choker style of graduated bead...
Coral, Silver
22 Karat Gold Garnet Pendant
By Romae Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
22 Karat Yellow Gold Garnet Pendant by ROMAE Jewelry Based on an Ancient Design. Our distinctive "Pontus" pendant features a shape that is strikingly modern in design, and is based o...
Agate, Chalcedony, Onyx, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace Set with 2.21 Carat Garnet and Diamond
By Eva Soussana
Located in Paris, FR
Designed by Eva Soussana, artist and founder of Hera-Jewellery, this sensual, elegant and refined pendant necklace from the "Eva" Collection has been thought and designed for all wom...
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$940Sale Price|20% Off
L 36 in
36" Blue Lace Agate Necklace/Blue Chalcedony with Chrysoprase and Amethyst
By Sabrina Balsky Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Sabrina Balsky Jewelry One of a Kind Handmade 36" Necklace of Organic shaped Blue Lace Agate, Australian Chrysoprase, Freshwater Pearls, Tanzani...
Agate, Amethyst, Chrysophrase, Freshwater Pearl, Tanzanite, Rhodium, Sil...
22 Karat Yellow Gold Chain Necklace
By Pamela Farland
Located in New York, NY
22 karat gold chain with toggle clasp. The links are mini sailor's knot, a method that has was used in ancient Egypt. Entirely handcrafted in Ne...
22k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Cosmic Egg Ruby and White Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Cosmic Egg embodies creation and hope, symbolizing the emergence of transformative stages. Linked to the mystery of the mother's womb, it harbors the seed of new life and hope wi...
White Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
Craig Drake Diamond Yellow Gold Necklace
By Craig Drake
Located in Dallas, TX
Diamonds (5.75 ctw. H-VS) 18K yellow gold 204.5 Grams 16" Diamond weight is approximate
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 30cts Diamond Ceylon Sapphire Necklace in 18 Karat Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Dallas, TX
Van Cleef & Arpels dazzling collar necklace bursting with brilliance of approximately 19 carats of finest white diamonds which are complemented by 11 carats of vividly-colored blue and yellow Ceylon sapphires (GIA and AGL certified as Ceylon/Sri Lanka geographic origin), all meticulously set in 18 karat yellow gold. The necklace is designed as a seamless series of thirty-two gold panels, each with a gracefully scalloped outer edge and pavé-set with brilliant-cut round diamonds. Each of the seven center-front panels is embellished by a large pear-shaped sapphire of richly saturated hue, alternating between yellow and blue colored sapphires. The panels gently curve from their inner to outer edge, giving maximum exposure to impeccably set diamonds and resulting in exceptional overall necklace brilliance. The sapphires add just the right amount of gem opulence and intrigue to this elegant design. Van Cleef expertly uses each necklace element – its scalloped silhouette, curved panels, and sparkling pavéd diamond surface – to create an appearance of a luminous and dressy lace collar. True to its luxurious French heritage...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Go...
White Akoya Pearl Necklace with 2-Tone Interlocking Spiral
By Martha Seely
Located in Carlisle, MA
From the Orbit Collection - an 18 inch lustrous Akoya pearl necklace with an asymmetrically placed spiral, surrounded on either side by a 6mm heavy wall gold bead. The necklace is ma...
Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
Pink Opal Round Beaded Necklace with 18 Carat Rose Gold
Located in Kirschweiler, DE
This Natural Pink Opal Beaded Necklace with 18 Carat Rose Gold is totally handmade. Cutting as well as goldwork are made in German quality. The...
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Art Deco Style Pendant Necklace with Chrysophase, Diamonds and Onyx.
By Loffredo
Located in Rome, IT
Art deco style pendant necklace in Chrysophase, with brilliant cut diamonds and Onyx stone elements for decoration. The upper part of...
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Moschino Iconic Pen Necklace, Ugo Correani
By Moschino
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful and Rare Moschino Iconic Pen Necklace from the 1990's made by Ugo Correani who specialized in bakelite and resin jewels for the top fashion hous...
Gilt Metal
MOSCHINO Vintage Gold Tone "Oro Bijoux 100% Fake" Necklace
By Moschino
Located in Nice, FR
MOSCHINO vintage gold tone chain necklace featuring the slogan "ORO BIJOUX 100% FAKE ORO". Lobster clasp closure. Embossed MOSCHINO. Indicative measurements : length approx. 64.5 ...
Gilt Metal
MOSCHINO Vintage Gold Tone Comedy Tragedy Mask Pendant Necklace
By Moschino
Located in Nice, FR
MOSCHINO vintage chain necklace featuring an antiqued gold tone comedy tragedy mask pendant. Spring clasp closure. Embossed MOSCHINO. Indicativ...
Gilt Metal
MOSCHINO Vintage Gold Tone Comedy Tragedy Mask Necklace
By Moschino
Located in Nice, FR
MOSCHINO vintage chain necklace featuring an antiqued gold tone comedy tragedy mask pendant embellished with faux pearls and a heart charm. Spring clas...
Gilt Metal
MOSCHINO gold tone logo heart motif clasp short chain necklace
By Moschino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MOSCHINO gold tone logo heart motif clasp short chain necklace Reference: TGAS/C01676 Brand: Moschino Color: Gold Pattern: Solid Closure: Clasp CONDITION...
Gold
SS20 Moschino Couture Picasso Oversized Dots Yellow Necklace by Jeremy Scott
By Moschino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
SS20 Moschino Couture Jeremy Scott Picasso Oversizd Dots Yellow Necklace RUNWAY Additional Information: Material: Metal Color: Yellow Pattern: ...
SS20 Moschino Couture Picasso Oversized Dots Blue Necklace by Jeremy Scott
By Moschino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
SS20 Moschino Couture Jeremy Scott Picasso Oversized Dots Blue Necklace RUNWAY Additional Information: Material: Metal Color: Blue Pattern: Ove...
SS20 Moschino Couture Picasso Oversized Dots Red Necklace by Jeremy Scott
By Moschino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
SS20 Moschino Couture Jeremy Scott Picasso Oversized Dots Red Necklace RUNWAY Additional Information: Material: Metal Color: Red Pattern: Overs...
Vintage MOSCHINO Comedy Tragedy Mask Jewelled Novelty Belt Buckle
By Moschino
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage MOSCHINO Comedy Tragedy Mask Jewelled Novelty Belt Buckle Measurements: Height: 3.42 inches (8.7 cm) Width: 3.42 inches (8.7 cm) Featur...
MOSCHINO by JEREMY SCOTT Rectangular Logo Pendant Necklace, Autumn/Winter 2014
By Moschino
Located in Nice, FR
MOSCHINO by JEREMY SCOTT gold tone chain necklace featuring a rectangular MOSCHINO logo pendant. Autumn/Winter 2014 Collection. Lobster clas...
Gilt Metal
MOSCHINO by JEREMY SCOTT Chunky Packlock Pendant Necklace, Autumn/Winter 2014
By Moschino
Located in Nice, FR
MOSCHINO by JEREMY SCOTT chunky gold tone chain necklace featuring a padlock pendant with a MOSCHINO logo. Autumn/Winter 2014 Collection. Lo...
Gilt Metal
Vintage MOSCHINO Scissor Figural Charm Necklace
By Moschino
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage MOSCHINO Scissor Figural Charm Necklace Measurements: Height: 2.16 inches (5.5 cm) Wearable Length: 22.83 inches (58 cm) Features: - 100% Auth...