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Moschino

Moschino(Italian pronunciation:[moˈskiːno]) is an Italianluxuryfashion housefounded in 1983 byFranco MoschinoinMilan[2]known for over-the-top,campydesigns.[3]The company specializes in ready-to-wear, handbags, and fashion accessories.[2] Moschino's creative director is Adrian Appiolaza.[4][5]

Moschino S.p.A.
Company typeSubsidiary
IndustryFashion
Founded1983;42 years ago(1983)inMilan,Italy
FounderFranco Moschino
Headquarters
  • Via S. Gregorio, 28
  • 20124 Milan
  • Italy
  • 45°28′49″N9°12′12″E/ 45.48020°N 9.20328°E/45.48020; 9.20328
Number of locations
150+ boutiques
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
  • Stefano Secchi (CEO)
Products
  • Ready-to-wear
  • handbags
  • footwear
  • fashion accessories
  • fragrances
Brands
  • Moschino
  • Boutique Moschino
  • Love Moschino
RevenueIncrease€215.4 million (2020)[1]
ParentAeffe S.p.A.
Websitemoschino.com

History

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Founding and 1990s

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Franco Moschino was born on 27 February 1950 and raised inAbbiategrasso,Italy.[6]Moschino studied atAccademia di Belle Artiin Milan from 1968 to 1971, at the dismay of his father, who hoped Franco would continue his family's work in the iron industry. While a student, Franco freelanced designs and illustrations for magazines and fashion houses. Upon graduation, Franco worked as a design sketcher forVersacefrom 1971 to 1977 and designed for Italian fashion house Cadette until 1982.[7]The following year, Franco created "Moschino Couture!",[8]owned by Moonshadow, its Milan-based holding company.[6]Franco gained a reputation for implementing innovative, colorful, and witty designs into his apparel,[7]such incorporating aRoy Lichtensteinpop artpiece in a suit[9]and designing a t-shirt featuring a TV tuned to “Channel No. 5" (sparking a lawsuit byChaneldue to the reference to itsChanel No. 5perfume).[6]

Suit featuringRoy Lichtenstein'sGood morning…darling!from Moschino Cheap and Chic SS91[9]

By the late 1980s, Moschino's popularity in Europe had begun to replicate in the United States, with US sales accounting for 15 to 20 percent of business.[6]By the 1990s, Franco became known for his social awareness campaigns and his criticism of the fashion industry.[7]In 1994, Franco expressed desire to develop an ecological line “Nature Friendly Garment”,[6]however Franco died later that year fromHIV/AIDS-related causes.[10]In recent times, Moschino has made an effort to combat theHIV/AIDS epidemicthrough a partnership withProduct RedandNickelodeon,creating a Moschino xSpongeBobcollection, bringing awareness to HIV/AIDS and fundraising by donating the collection's proceeds to Project Red.[11]

Rossella Jardini, 1994–2013

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After Franco's death in 1994, his friendRossella Jardinibecame the brand's creative director. Responsible for the brand's image and style, Jardini's whimsical designs fit in nicely with the brand's established eccentricity.[10]While Jardini was creative director, Moschino created outfits and accessories for artistsMadonna[12]andLady Gaga[13]for their world tours and created the opening ceremony outfits for the2006 Winter Olympics.[14]In 2009, Moschino opened its hotel concept, Maison Moschino.[15]

In 1999, Moschino joined Aeffe S.p.A., an Italian group.[16]

With the F/W 2008–2009 pre-collection, Moschino Jeans changed its name to Love Moschino.[17]

Jeremy Scott, 2013–2023

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McDonald's-inspired dress from Moschino Fall 2014[18]

In October 2013,Jeremy Scottbecame Moschino's creative director, debuting his first collection in Fall 2014.[19]Starting in 2014 under Scott's direction, Moschino Cheap and Chic was consolidated into a new women's line— "Boutique Moschino" —established to target a wider array of customers, with a price-point about 40 percent lower than Moschino's mainline.[20]

Madonna in Moschino for herRebel Heart Tour[21]

In 2014, Scott designed a smiley face themed outfit forKaty Perry's world tour[22]and in 2015 designed a black one-piece outfit with Swarovski crystals for Madonna's world tour.[21]

In April 2018, Moschino announced a collaboration withH&M.[23]The following year, Moschino collaborated withEA Gamesfor aSims 4collection. The collection featured clothing with pixelated illusions inspired by the computer game.[24]

With the 2019Met Gala's themeCamp:Notes on Fashion, Katy Perry wore a gown that looked like a chandelier, created by Moschino, andKacey Musgravesarrived appearing like a life-sizeBarbie,also by Moschino.[25]

In 2021, Aeffe S.p.A. gained full control of Moschino, by acquiring the remaining 30 percent stake it did not originally own, at the price of 66.6 million euros ($78.51 million).[26][1]

In March 2023, Scott announced his exit from the creative director position.[27]

Davide Renne, 2023

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In October 2023, Aeffe announcedDavide Renneas the new creative director of Moschino, overseeing the women's and men's lines and accessories. He joined Moschino after a 20-year career atGucci.[28][29]He assumed the role on 1 November, but died from a suspected heart attack in Milan nine days later, at the age of 46.[28]

Adrian Appiolaza, 2024–present

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In January 2024, Adrian Appiolaza was appointed as the new creative director of Moschino.[30]Prior to his appointment, Appiolaza worked atLoewefor 10 years as womenswear design director underJonathan Anderson.[30]Appiolaza is a graduate ofCentral Saint Martinsand has also worked atChloé,Alexander McQueen,andMiu Miu.[31]

Advertising

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For its advertising campaigns, Moschino has been working with renowned photographers includingSteven Klein(1990),Steven Meisel(1999, 2014),[32]Patrick Demarchelier(2001–2002),[33]Mario Testino(2003) andPeter Lindbergh(2007).[34]

Controversy

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In a 2015 lawsuit, New York-based graffiti artist Rime claimed the Moschino dress worn by Katy Perry at the2015 Met Galacopied his work.[35]The case was settled in 2016.[36]

In 2016,Nordstromresponded to pressure from consumers and pulled Moschino's pill-themed merchandise from its shelves, amid allegations it trivialized theopioid epidemic.[37][38]

Philanthropy

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For its fashion show in Milan in September 2023, Moschino showed its solidarity with theElton John AIDS Foundation,founded byElton John,which works to help and support people affected by HIV.[39]

References

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