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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1990's Iconic Moschino Colourful Monopoly Pattern Print High waisted Trousers
By Franco Moschino, Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Loud and Iconic, early 1990's Vintage Moschino high waisted fitted satin trousers, featuring a fun 'Moschinopoly' print all over in a stretchy shiny material. MADE IN ITALY ! Feature...
1990s Moschino Vintage Colourful Wallpaper Pattern Floral Paisley Jeans Trousers
By Franco Moschino, Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Vintage 1990's Moschino wallpaper / floral patterned trousers. High wasited fit with Moschino embossed gold tone hardware. MADE IN ITALY. Features: Zip fasten / Classic x4 pocket des...
Iconic Archival 1990's Vintage Moschino Newspaper Print Gazette Jeans
By Franco Moschino, Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Superb, iconic Vintage 1990's Moschino 'Newspaper' printed high waisted jeans, depicting Franco Moschino amongst other newspaper & gazette articles. MADE IN ITALY ! Features: Zip f...
1990's Vintage Moschino Colourful Pinball Pattern High waisted Trousers Jeans
By Franco Moschino, Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Vintage Early 1990's Moschino 'Pinball' patterned, high waisted Las Vegas themed trousers in bold primary and vibrant colours. MADE IN ITALY ! Features: High waisted fit / Classic x...
Rare Vintage Franco Moschino Supermarket pop art print Colourful denim Jeans
By Moschino, Franco Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Rare Vintage Franco Moschino Supermarket pop art print Colourful denim Jeans Deadstock Condition ! Circa 1990. Classic 4 pocket design, Belt loops & Button down closure fasten. Size...
Moschino 1990's Vintage Baroque Frame Pattern Print High waisted Jeans
By Moschino, Franco Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Vintage 1990's Moschino high waisted jeans, decorated with Baroque frames and iconic Moschino imagery and well known art works. MADE IN ITALY ! Features: Gold tone metal hardware / ...
Rare 1990's Moschino Adult Ads Fetish Theme Patterned Vintage Trousers Jeans
By Moschino, Franco Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Superb Vintage 1990's Moschino 'Safe Sex / Adult Ads' patterned trousers / Jeans in black with white & red coloured print throughout. MADE IN ITALY ! Features: Button fasten High...
1990's Moschino Floral Print High Waisted Colourful Pattern Trousers - Pants
By Franco Moschino, Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
A vibrant pair of 1990’s Vintage Franco Moschino Jeans, featuring a colourful, floral pattern, high waisted fit and classic four pocket design. Made from a stretchy figure hugging fa...
Rare Vintage Franco Moschino Face 1990’s Black Photo print denim Jeans
By Moschino, Franco Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Rare Vintage Franco Moschino 1990’s denim Jeans. Circa 1990 Black and off-white colourway, Classic 4 pocket design, Belt loops & Button down closure fasten. Size; 30” waist Measur...
Rare Moschino 1990's Supermarket Advertising Slogan Colourful Patterned Jeans
By Moschino, Franco Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Incredible Vintage 1990's, Rare Moschino Jeans in a Vibrantly coloured supermarket advertisements print throughout with tongue in cheek 'Moschino Market' slogans. MADE IN ITALY. Fe...
1990's Vintage Moschino 'Franco' Print Blue Graphic Pattern Trousers Jeans
By Franco Moschino, Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Vintage 1990's Moschino 'Franco' print graphic hight waisted Jeans in a blue and white colourway, depicting a pattern of the face of Franco Moschino himself. MADE IN ITALY ! Featu...
Vintage 1990's Moschino 'Apple Mac' Print High Waisted Pattern Jeans Trousers
By Franco Moschino, Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Incredible Vintage 1990's Moschino 'Apple Mac' Parody print, patterned high waisted trousers. MADE IN ITALY ! Features: Zip / Button fasten Classic x4 poc...
1990’s Vintage MOSCHINO Italian Money print Bank Note Jeans - Pants W 26"
By Franco Moschino, Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Rare 1990’s Vintage Franco Moschino Italian Lira Money print Bank Note Jeans Features; Classic 4 pocket design, Belt loops & Button and Zip closure. Size; 26” Waist Measurements ar...
Parakeet 1990's Green Spell out MOSCHINO high waisted Mom Jeans - Pants
By Franco Moschino, Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Parakeet Coloured 1990's Green Spell out 'MOSCHINO' high waisted Jeans with lettering down the leg, classic 4 pocket design and zip button closure. MADE IN ITALY. Measurements are gi...
UK Garage Rave Vintage Moschino Spell Out White & Black Trousers jeans
By Franco Moschino, Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Iconic UK Garage Rave era Vintage Moschino 'Spell Out' Jeans in a white & black colourway with repeat 'Moschino' pattern through out. MADE IN ITALY ! Fe...
1990's Vintage UK Garage Rave Moschino Graffiti Pattern High waisted Jeans
By Moschino, Franco Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Original Vintage 1990's Franco Moschino high waisted jeans, featuring Graffiti style pattern throughout, with references to Elvis Presley, Mickey Mouse, Superman & So on... MADE IN ...
UK Garage Rave Vintage Moschino Spell Out White & Black Trousers jeans
By Franco Moschino, Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Iconic UK Garage Rave era Vintage Moschino 'Spell Out' Jeans in a Blue ombré colour way with repeat 'Moschino' pattern through out. MADE IN ITALY ! Featur...
Dior Galliano Era SS 2006 jeans / cotton pants
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
Dior Galliano Era SS 2006 jeans / cotton pants Designer John Galliano by Christian Dior Collection: Christian Dior spring 2006 READY-TO-WEAR Country of production: Portugal Christian...
$550
Size: none; comparable to size S
Marrakesh Ivory Sequin Blouson Top and Harem Pant Dinner Pajama Set - S, 1971
Located in Tucson, AZ
As festive and elegant as any party dress but as comfortable as pajamas, this ensemble conjures images of the Arabian Nights while remaining fashionably up-to-the-moment. Its soft, n...
Cotton trouser with feather print ROBERTO CAVALLI
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Cotton trouser with feather print. Zip, branded button and buttonhole closure on the middle front. Branded studs. Silver threads top-stitching. Pocket on both side and on the back. ...
Comme Des Garçons Homme Plus Animated Pants 2018 NEW Size M
By Comme des Garcons Homme
Located in New York, NY
Comme Des Garçons Homme Plus Animated Pants NEW with tags Waist 35-36" Size M FINAL SALE.
CHRISTIAN DIOR cream wool & silk 2022 WIDE LEG Pants 36 XS
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Christian Dior pants in cream wool (77%) and silk (23%). These luxury Dior pants feature a high-waisted silhouette with wide, flared legs and structured pleats that le...
Azzedine Alaia cream perforated boiled wool leggings, fw 1993
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
▪ Azzedine Alaia ▪ Cream perforated boiled wool with blue and coral stripes ▪ Fringed trim ▪ High rise ▪ Size 'XS' ▪ Fall-Winter 1993 ▪ Made in Italy
MC Pink & Green Plaid Silk Taffeta Rave Cargo Pants
Located in New York, NY
Overall length: 42 in. Waist : 32 in. Hips : 58 in.
Dolce & Gabbana Blue Floral Pants
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection is pleased to present a pair of Dolce & Gabbana blue floral pants, a vibrant expression of the house’s romantic and exuberant design language. Rendered in a vivid s...
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2002 Floral Multicolour Top & Bottom Set
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Wembley, GB
Interdite Vintage presents a Roberto Cavalli S/S 2002 Floral Multicolour Top & Bottom Set This special two-piece set features a soft ivory palette, embellished with Cavalli’s signat...
Dolce & Gabbana F/W 1999 Runway Silk-Denim Hybrid Pants with Floral Print IT 40
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Berlin, DE
A rare archival piece from Dolce & Gabbana’s Fall/Winter 1999 runway collection, these bold low-rise trousers exemplify the brand’s maximalist Italian glamour with a highly colle...
Vintage Christian Lacroix Silk Shantung Golden Yellow Oriental Wide Leg Pants
By Christian Lacroix
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX silk shantung high waisted, wide leg trousers! Wonderful golden yellow color, with hand-sewn ivory silk thread in an Oriental print. A stunning fit,...
S/S 1999 Gianni Versace by Donatella Pink Yellow Orchid Silk Cropped Pants 38IT
By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in West Hollywood, CA
These Gianni Versace by Donatella pants from the Spring/Summer 1999 collection are cut in a cropped, straight-leg silhouette in yellow silk with a red orchid print. The waistband and...
1990's Vintage MOSCHINO Safe Sex - Rare Colourful Pin Up Jeans - Trousers
By Moschino, Franco Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Rare and Iconic early 1990's Vintage Moschino 'Pin- Up mag' Jeans in an extremely vibrant print depicting images of Magazine adverts of Working Girls. Features: Zip / Button Closur...
1990's Rare Moschino 'Dog Food' Print Crazy Pattern Colourful Jeans
By Moschino, Franco Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Superb, original Vintage 1990's Archival Moschino jeans ! These Lavish Moschino jeans are crafted from a Vibrant, super colourful patterned Cotton depicting dog & cat food advertisements...
1990's Vintage Moschino Cream Crochet Lace High waisted Sheer Jeans - Pants
By Moschino, Franco Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Lovely Vintage 1990's high waisted Moschino trousers in a cream crochet effect floral lace material with Gold metal hardware details. Made in Italy ! Features: High waisted Gold F...
Vintage 1990's Moschino Colourful Botanical floral Pattern Denim Trousers
By Moschino, Franco Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Vintage 1990s Moschino Botanical / Floral print, denim trousers, with subtle 'Moschino' spell out print interlaced amongst the flowers. MADE IN ITALY ...
Vintage 1990's Moschino Monochrome Art Gallery Print Pattern Jeans Trousers
By Moschino, Franco Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Superb, Vintage 1990's Moschino monochrome Trousers depicting images of iconic museum artworks as well as the face of Franco Moschino himself. MADE IN ITALY ! Features: High waist...
High waisted Vintage Moschino 1990's Harlequin Print Colourful Pattern Trousers
By Moschino, Franco Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Chic Vintage Moschino 1990's 'Harlequin' printed satin feel high waisted trousers in Jewel tone colours. MADE IN ITALY ! Features: Zip / Button crotch Classic x4 Pockets High Waist...
1990's Iconic Vintage Moschino 'Cloud' Print Grey Patterned Jeans Trousers
By Moschino, Franco Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Incredibly iconic Vintage Moschino 1990's 'Cloud' print trousers, in the more scarce greyish - blue colour way. Features: Button Fasten Classic x4 po...