MISSONI Pink & Brown Cowl Neck Halter Top - Small
View Similar Items
MISSONI Pink & Brown Cowl Neck Halter Top - Small
About the Item
- Designer:
- Brand:
- Dimensions:Marked Size: S (US)Bust: 38 in (96.52 cm)
- Place of Origin:Italy
- Period:
- Condition:
- Seller Location:San Francisco, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: 609411stDibs: LU16222346753
Missoni
In 1953, Ottavio “Tai” (1921–2013) and Rosita (b. 1931) Missoni opened a small knitwear shop in Gallarate, Italy, paving the way for what would become an iconic style of colorful chevron knit.
Missoni began with a tracksuit, which featured zippers down the legs because, as Rosita recalls it, “Tai was too lazy to take off his shoes when putting them on.” The couple’s fashion really took off, though, once they discovered the Raschel knitting machine on a trip to a shawl factory. The machine enabled the Missonis to knit multiple colors in a zigzag pattern, a motif that would go on to become synonymous with the Missoni brand across everything from its alluring vintage day dresses and sweaters to its purses, seating and rugs.
Missoni held its first fashion show in Florence in 1967 and caused a bit of a sensation when the models’ Lurex dresses proved translucent under the lights at the Pitti Palace. Scandal aside, the show went down in history as a hit, and the Missonis soon made their debut in the United States with the help of legendary fashion editor Diana Vreeland, who gave the variegated Missoni stripe the Vogue seal of approval, saying, “Who says a rainbow has seven colors? It has many shades.” (It was also Vreeland who reportedly introduced the Missonis to Neiman Marcus president Stanley Marcus, effectively shepherding the brand to the American market.)
Missoni’s many-shaded rainbow would soon become an emblem of the 1970s fashion scene, earning the brand a permanent place in the fashion canon. In 1973, the New York Times proclaimed: “Missoni’s weaved garments have ended up universal materialistic trifles, as Vuitton sacks and Gucci shoes.”
The brand branched into the home market in 1983, with Rosita overseeing this new venture, which included furniture, textiles and accessories. Daughter Angela succeeded her mother at the helm of the brand, where she still serves as president and creative director today; her brother Luca is CEO, while her daughter Margherita is creative director of offshoot M Missoni.
Find vintage Missoni clothing and accessories today on 1stDibs.
- GUCCI Size 4 Olive Green & Brown Silk Print Bow BlouseBy GucciLocated in San Francisco, CAVINTAGE GUCCI 1980s long sleeve blouse comes in green and brown abstract silk print fabric with shoulder buttons and neck tie. Made in Italy.Excellent Pre-Owned Condition. Marked: ...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Blouses
- JOHN RICHMOND Size 6 Black Polyester High Collar BlouseBy JOHN RICHMONDLocated in San Francisco, CAJOHN RICHMOND blouse comes in a black polyester featuring a high collar and a silver tone snap button closure. Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. Marked: 42 Measurements: Should...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Blouses
- MARNI Size 0 Blue & White Cotton Floral Sleeveless BlouseBy MarniLocated in San Francisco, CAMARNI blouse comes in a blue and white floral cotton poplin featuring a ruffled sleeve, and ruffled detail at neck. Made in Portugal.Excellent Pre-Owned Condition. Marked: 36 M...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Blouses
- CHRISTIAN DIOR Size XS White & Forest Green Striped Floral Lace Fringe BlouseBy Christian DiorLocated in San Francisco, CACHRISTIAN DIOR blouse from the RESORT 2016 Palm Springs collection comes in white and forest green striped fringe lace with floral accents, and beige stretch tulle liner. Minor wear ...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Blouses
- MARNI Size 8 Black Wool & Nylon Sleeveless BlouseBy MarniLocated in San Francisco, CAMARNI sleeveless v-neck blouse comes in a black wool and nylon featuring frontal pockets and ruffled detail at collar. Made in Italy.Excellent Pre-Owned Condition. Marked: 44 M...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Blouses
- DRIES VAN NOTEN Size 10 Dust Pink Ruffled Wrap Around BlouseBy Dries van NotenLocated in San Francisco, CADRIES VAN NOTEN long sleeves blouse comes in a dust pink fabric featuring v-neck, ruffled detail at the collar and wrap up style. Made in Belgium.Excellent Pre-Owned Condition. Fabri...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Blouses
- Lina Lee Vintage pink and black bead acrylic Vest, 1980sLocated in Beverly Hills, CAVintage 80s Lina Lee Pink and black acrylic beads vest top. SIZE: XS/0/2/ XS B:30" / W:24" **MISSING 2 BEADSCategory
1980s American Blouses
- Dolce & Gabbana tan suede patchwork mini shirt dress, ss 2001By Dolce & GabbanaLocated in London, GBDolce & Gabbana tan suede patchwork mini shirt dress with tassel buttons Spring-Summer 2001Category
Early 2000s Italian Day Dresses
- Junya Watanabe blue fringe knit topBy Junya WatanabeLocated in Beverly Hills, CA2014 Junya Watanabe blue tassle knit top. ( see runway picture) Size: Small, fit size : 2/4/6 small to mediumCategory
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Blouses
- A Blouse dress in navy silk printed with swallows by Nina Ricci Circa 2000By Nina RicciLocated in Toulon, FRCirca 2000 France Elegant and discreet blouse dress in navy silk twill printed with swallows by Nina Ricci. Fluid dress with a belt at the waist and long three-quarter length sleeves with a little puff. Closed in the front by twelve pearly buttons with the Nina Ricci logo. Two pleats at the chest and hips. This swallow print...Category
Early 2000s French Blouses
- Gucci Green Cotton Leaf Print Long Sleeve BlouseBy Gucci, Tom Ford for GucciLocated in Beverly Hills, CAGucci by Tom Ford Green , brown and white Leaf print cotton long sleeve blouse with adjustable neckline. Size: Large Bust: 38 inches/ Waist: 38 inches/ Hip: 44 inches/ Blouse length...Category
Early 2000s Italian Blouses
- Vintage Emilio Pucci Multi Color Vibrant Mod Print Silk Mini Tunic DressBy Emilio PucciLocated in Beverly Hills, CAVintage 1970s Emilio Pucci Silk Long Sleeve Mini Tunic Dress in Vibrant fuschia, purple , black and grey print. This Silk Tunic can be worn as Long Shirt or perfect for beach cover u...Category
1970s Italian Day Dresses
$920 Sale Price20% Off