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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Vintage MOSCHINO Lucite Heart Peace Sign Novelty Necklace
By Moschino
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage MOSCHINO Lucite Heart Peace Sign Novelty Necklace Features: - 100% Authentic MOSCHINO. - Lucite heart with peace sign pendant. - Gold tone hardware. - Lobster spring closure...
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 Moschino Comedy Tragedy Mask Tassel Charm Long Pendant Necklace
By Moschino
Located in Concord, NC
Vintage Moschino comedy and tragedy masks novelty long pendant necklace with pearl, red and green jewels and a chain tassel. Gold tone hardware. Signed MOSCHINO on the back. Conditi...
Vintage Massive MOSCHINO Surreal Hand Double Pearl Strand Pendant Necklace
By Moschino
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage Massive MOSCHINO Surreal Hand Double Pearl Strand Pendant Necklace Features: - 100% Authentic MOSCHINO. - Massive whimsical hand pendant with double pearl strands accent. - ...
Vintage MOSCHINO Cherubs Angels Heart Pendant Link Novelty Necklace
By Moschino
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage MOSCHINO Cherubs Angels Heart Pendant Link Novelty Necklace Features: - 100% Authentic MOSCHINO. - Cherubs/ angels link necklace with twin angels and heart drop pendant. - G...
Vintage MOSCHINO Question Mark Heart Jewelled Pendant Link Necklace
By Moschino
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage MOSCHINO Question Mark Heart Jewelled Pendant Link Necklace Features: - 100% Authentic MOSCHINO. - Question mark heart link necklace and pendant in diamond form. - Red, gree...
Vintage MOSCHINO Thimble Cabochon Round Pendant Chain Novelty Necklace
By Moschino
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage MOSCHINO Thimble Cabochon Round Pendant Chain Novelty Necklace Features: - 100% Authentic MOSCHINO. - Novelty round thimble pendant with cascading clear cabochons at the bot...
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 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...
1990s Moschino Red Crystal Heart Statement Necklace
By Moschino
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
A striking vintage Moschino statement necklace from the 1990s, composed of a row of puffed red crystal pavé hearts that build toward a large open red-crystal heart pendant at the cen...
Crystal, Silver Plate
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...
Vintage MOSCHINO Blue Yellow Black Mosaic Heart Pendant Necklace
By Moschino
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage MOSCHINO Blue Yellow Black Mosaic Heart Pendant Necklace Features: - 100% Authentic MOSCHINO. - Mosaic heart pendant in blue, yellow and black colour. - Bronze tone hardware...
Vintage Massive MOSCHINO Colourful Mosaic Heart Pendant Necklace
By Moschino
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage Massive MOSCHINO Colourful Mosaic Heart Pendant Necklace Features: - 100% Authentic MOSCHINO. - Massive colourful mosaic heart pendant. - Bronze tone hardware. - Velvet blac...
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...
Vintage MOSCHINO Green Mosaic Novelty Pendant Necklace
By Moschino
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage MOSCHINO Green Mosaic Novelty Pendant Necklace Features: - 100% Authentic MOSCHINO. - Mosaic leaf pendant in different shades of green. - Bronze tone hardware. - Velvet blac...
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...
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...
GIA Certified 5.44 Carat Oval Sapphire Diamond White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire and diamond pendant necklace. GIA oval certified dark blue 5.44ct sapphire set in a t simple 4 prong 14k white gold setting accented with one round .8ct diamond set above. T...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
4.00 Carat Ruby Yellow Gold King and Queen of Hearts Poker Card Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
1970's playing card pendant necklace. 14k yellow gold King and Queen of hearts playing cards pendant, each card accented with 10 round red rubies ...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Necklace and Pendant Set with Brilliant Cut Diamonds
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NH
Diamonds: Naturally shiny; Weight: 0.40 carat; Cut: Brilliant; Colour: F-G; Purity: VS; Grinding quality: Very good; Jewel: Pendant (including necklace); Weight: 3.3 grams; Hallmark...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
White gold drop-shaped pendant with diamonds
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NH
Introducing a stunning pendant, adorned with a beautiful combination of brilliant-cut and baguette-cut diamonds. The total diamond weight is 0.75 carat, with a color grading of F-G a...
Diamond, Gold, White 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
$157,300
Diamond Necklace
Located in Geneva, CH
Necklace in 18kt white gold set with 195 princess and marquise cut diamonds 14.03 cts and 1414 diamonds 14.03 cts
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 9ct Rose Gold Georgian Garnet Pendent / Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Georgian Garnet Flower Shape Locket 9ct Gold Circa 1820 Gold chain is sold separately. A radiant cluster of deep crimson garnets encircles a hidden secret—this antique p...
Garnet, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 9ct Gold Stamped, Circa 1970s Teddy Bear Pendant Charm
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Teddy Bear Pendant / Charm Hallmarked 9ct Gold Circa 1970s * The chain is sold separately. Introducing a charming vintage 9ct gold teddy bear pendant charm. This adora...
Gold, 9k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Floating Diamond Bezel Pendant Necklace
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a lovely floating diamond set bezel necklace set in 14K yellow gold! This stunning necklace showcases a sparkling round diamond bezel set in bright yellow gold that would pai...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 9ct Gold Edwardian, Swivel Bloodstone and Carnelian Fob / Locket Pendent
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Edwardian Double Sided Fob with Locket Feature Antique fob dating to around 1900, crafted in 9ct gold. Features a double-sided design with one oval carnelian and on revers...
Carnelian, Chalcedony, Gold, 9k Gold
40.00 Carat Garnet Pearl Rose Gold Victorian Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
English Victorian garnet and seed pearl pendant necklace. 31 oval red/brown garnets, separated by 57 gray seed pearls and 9k rose gold designer links. cir...
Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
$2,743
H 1.42 in W 1.08 in
Antique 18ct Gold, Art Nouveau Diamond & Seed Pearl Set Lady Portrait Pendent
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Lady Pendant 18ct Gold Circa 1920s * The chain is sold separately This exquisite Art Nouveau pendant is a stunning example of timeless elegance, crafted from luxurious ...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
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 Ballpoint Pen Charm Novelty Necklace
By Moschino
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage MOSCHINO Ballpoint Pen Charm Novelty Necklace Measurements: Height: 1.96 inches (5 cm) Wearable Length: 16.53 inches (42 cm) Features: - 100% Auth...
Moschino Redwall Italian 1990s Charm Necklace
By Moschino
Located in New York, NY
Chic Moschino by Redwall charm necklace from the 1990s. Gold plate chain and charms and made in Italy. The chain is a Belcher style and measures .25 of an inch in diameter. The neckl...
Gold Plate
Moschino 1980s Fork & Spoon 3 Strand Necklace
By Moschino
Located in New York, NY
An amazing 1980s necklace from the edgy fashion house of Moschino. There are three stands of alternating 3 inch long curved forks and spoon. Each strand is attached to a snake link c...
Gold Plate, Base Metal
Vintage MOSCHINO Thimble Cross Cascading Tassel Fringe Chain Necklace
By Moschino
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage MOSCHINO Thimble Cross Rhinestone Pearl Cascading Tassel Fringe Chain Necklace Measurements: Height: 5.11 inches (13 cm) Width: 5.11 inches (13 ...