Missoni Multicolour Skirt Suits
View Similar Items
Missoni Multicolour Skirt Suits
About the Item
- Designer:
- Brand:
- Dimensions:Marked Size: M (EU)
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Condition:
- Seller Location:Capri, IT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU18622187593
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.
- Marella blouse and pants suitLocated in Capri, ITMarella blouse and pants suit Blue sequins blouse with black belt and dark blue pants suit made in italt in size 42Category
1990s Italian Trouser Pant Suits
$422 Sale Price20% Off - 1970s Vintage Black and Grey Gilet Pants JumpsuitLocated in Capri, IT1970s Vintage Black and Grey Gilet Pants Jumpsuit Totally made in italy in size 42Category
1980s Italian Jumpsuits
$247 Sale Price20% Off - Gucci grey cotton skirt suitBy GucciLocated in Capri, ITGucci grey cotton skirt suit totally made in italy in size 44Category
1990s Italian Skirt Suits
- Paco Rabanne anthracite skirt suitBy Paco RabanneLocated in Capri, ITPaco Rabanne anthracite skirt suit top and skirt by Paco Rabanne totally made in france in size SmallCategory
1990s French Skirt Suits
- Cristallo italian tailored green TailleurLocated in Capri, ITCristallo italian tailored green Tailleur totally made in italy in italian size range 44 skirt measurement lenght 55 cm waist 68 cm jacket measurement lenght 59 bust 57 ...Category
1980s Italian Suits, Outfits and Ensembles
$92 Sale Price65% Off - 1990s Gai Mattiolo Couture Blu Sequins SuitBy Gai MattioloLocated in Capri, IT1990s Gai Mattiolo Couture Blu Sequins Suit Tailleur Embellished bottons Totally made in italy in italian size range 44 Composition: 100% cotton...Category
1990s Italian Suits, Outfits and Ensembles
$219 Sale Price44% Off
- Gianni Versace black crinkled safety pin skirt suit, ss 1994By Gianni VersaceLocated in London, GBGianni Versace black crinkled skirt suit. Blazer jacket with slashed cut outs and gold and silver safety pins. High Waisted mini skirt with leg slip ...Category
1990s Italian Skirt Suits
- Vivienne Westwood red checked tweed and black velvet skirt suit, fw 1991By Vivienne WestwoodLocated in London, GB▪ Vivienne Westwood red checked tweed skirt suit ▪ 100% Wool ▪ Large orb etched buttons ▪ Large turn-over cuffs ▪ Black cotton velvet 'kick-out' skirt with tulle petticoat ▪ FR 38...Category
1990s British Suits, Outfits and Ensembles
- 1970's Bus Stop by Lee Bender Navy Crepe Floral SetBy Bus Stop by Lee BenderLocated in Toronto, OntarioRare British Biba era crepe 2 piece skirt set. Lee Bender for Bus Stop designed a line that was fashionable and perfect for London girls trying to impress i...Category
1970s British Skirt Suits
- Rare Late 90s Tom Ford for Gucci Size 42 / 8 / 10 Black Silk Jumpsuit RacerbackBy Gucci, Tom FordLocated in San Diego, CASuper rare vintage 1990s brand new with tags FW 1997 Gucci, by Tom Ford black silk jumpsuit! So much style to this amazing piece, that has never been worn! Chic style, with a slouchy...Category
1990s Italian Jumpsuits
- Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 1993 Runway Vintage Zipper JumpsuitBy Tom Ford for GucciLocated in Naples, FLTom Ford for Gucci S/S 1993 Runway Vintage Zipper Jumpsuit IT 38 Excellent Condition! Like New!Category
1990s Suits, Outfits and Ensembles
- Gianni Versace Couture S/S 2000 Runway Embellished Sheer Top & Pants 2 Piece SetBy Gianni Versace CoutureLocated in Naples, FLGianni Versace Couture S/S 2000 Runway Embellished Sheer Black Top and Pants 2 Piece Set Gianni Versace sheer mock neck top featuring crystal embellishments on neck and waist and b...Category
Early 2000s Suits, Outfits and Ensembles