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
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Zigzag Blue Rhinestone Choker Necklace
By Moschino
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Zigzag Blue Rhinestone Choker Necklace Features: - 100% Authentic YVES SAINT LAURENT. - Rigid zigzag choker with blue rhinestones embellishment. - Sil...
Vintage MOSCHINO Multi Tassel Gold Tone Pendant Necklace
By Moschino
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage MOSCHINO Multi Tassel Gold Tone Pendant Necklace Features: - 100% Authentic MOSCHINO. - Multi tassel metal resin pendant necklace. - Gold tone hardware. - Lobster spring clo...
Vintage MOSCHINO Pearl Clip Back Earrings Link Novelty Necklace
By Moschino
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage MOSCHINO Pearl Clip Back Earrings Link Novelty Necklace Features: - 100% Authentic MOSCHINO. - Clip back earrings link pendant necklace embellished with pearl cabochons. - G...
Vintage MOSCHINO Jewelled Clip Back Earrings Pendant Link Novelty Necklace
By Moschino
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage MOSCHINO Jewelled Clip Back Earrings Pendant Link Novelty Necklace Features: - 100% Authentic MOSCHINO. - Clip back earrings link pendant necklace embellished with black cab...
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
Vintage MOSCHINO "GOOD LUCK" Horseshoe Link Novelty Necklace
By Moschino
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage MOSCHINO "GOOD LUCK" Horseshoe Link Novelty Necklace Features: - 100% Authentic MOSCHINO. - Links of horseshoe charms "GOOD LUCK". - Signed MOSCHINO. - Gold tone hardware. -...
$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 Pearl Heart Link Novelty Necklace
By Moschino
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage MOSCHINO Pearl Heart Link Novelty Necklace Features: - 100% Authentic MOSCHINO. - Pearls with red heart enamel link necklace. - Gold tone hardware. - Lobster spring closure....
$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 MOSCHINO CHEAP and CHIC Cluster Coin Novelty Necklace
By Moschino
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage MOSCHINO CHEAP and CHIC Cluster Coin Novelty Necklace Features: - 100% Authentic MOSCHINO. - Clustered coin charms centre piece with embossed Moschino. - Gold tone hardware....
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...
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...
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
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 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 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
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
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 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...
Zodiac Diamond Necklace 14K Yellow Gold 1/5 CT TDW Gifts for Her, Libra
Located in Great neck, NY
Express your mystical soul by wearing your Zodiac sign! These beautiful Zodiac Necklaces are crafted of 14K Yellow Gold and features approximately 0.21 carats (depends on zodiac) of ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Eighteen-Karat Gold & Silver Pendant "Poseidon's Trident" by Zolotas
By Zolotas
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pendant was realized by the illustrious Greek jewelry atelier Zolotas and handmade in France, circa 1970. It consists of 18k yellow gold...
Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Issac Nussbaum GIA Certified 2.27 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Pendant Necklace
By Issac Nussbaum
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite round cut diamond pendant necklace. This dazzling diamond weighing 2.27 carat is graded by the GIA E in color I1 clarity. This diamond Is special and unique for being perfectly cut with an exceptional flow of translucency throughout the stone giving it an astonishing brilliance from every angle. Set in our very own handmade platinum mounting in a “floating” setting...
Diamond, Platinum
1950s Christian Dior Mitchel Maer Turquoise Blue Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
1950s necklace by Mitchel Maer for Christian Dior and fully signed to the reverse in an oval cartouche. This is one of the more well known designs and essential for any collectors o...
Base Metal
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Lapis Lazuli Alhambra Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Vintage, limited edition rareVan Cleef & Arpels Vintage "Alhambra" diamond and lapis lazuli 20 clover motif necklace . ( with Van Cleef & Arpels Certificate of Authenticity) This nec...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Erich Zimmermann Gold Cocoon Necklace
By Erich Zimmermann
Located in Darnestown, MD
German artist Erich Zimmerman has named this stunning gold choker necklace his Cocoon design. It consists of 8 slightly overlapping elongated tubes with a soft matte finish. Each tu...
18k Gold
14 Karat White Gold White Opal and Single Cut Diamond Pendant and Pearl Enhancer
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage 14kt White Gold White Opal and Single Cut Diamond Pendant and Pearl Enhancer. Excellent Condition. This pendant is 29 mm in diameter accented with bead set single cut diamond...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
19th Century 18 Carat Gold Link Chain
Located in London, GB
A 19th Century 18ct gold link chain, with textured figure of eight links, all in yellow gold, circa 1880, length 114cm, width 0.6cm, gross weight ...
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian 14 Karat Gold Heart Shape Locket Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This exquisite 14-karat gold heart-shaped locket pendant from the 19th century is a stunning example of antique Victorian craftsmanship. The pendant is beautifully shaped into a deli...
Gold, 14k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Tiger Eye Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33302012 Comes With Full Set (Pouch, Card, Invoice) Date 2018 RRP £2,970 Incl. Taxes / €3,500 Incl. Taxes / $3,350 Excl. Taxes Model VCARD38600 Serial Number JA4609** Metal 18k Y...
Tiger's Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$481 / item
H 0.5 in W 0.82 in L 18 in
0.26 Carat Natural Diamond Hope Necklace Pendant 14 Karat White Gold G SI
Located in New York, NY
0.26 Carat Natural Diamond Hope Necklace Pendant 14K White Gold G SI 18 inches 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Necklace...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Zodiac Diamond Necklace 14K Yellow Gold 1/5 CT TDW Gifts for Her, Gemini
Located in Great neck, NY
Express your mystical soul by wearing your Zodiac sign! These beautiful Zodiac Necklaces are crafted of 14K Yellow Gold and features approximately 0.21 carats (depends on zodiac) of ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow 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...