Missoni 1980s Multicolor Knit Button-Up Cardigan

Name: Missoni 1980s Multicolor Knit Button-Up Cardigan
Brand: Missoni
Price: 475 USD
Availability: InStock

About the Item

Step into the world of vintage fashion with this exquisite Missoni 1980s Multicolor Knit Button-Up Cardigan. Crafted from the finest materials and adorned with Missoni's signature striped knit, this piece is a true testament to timeless style and sophistication. Featuring a vibrant array of colors, this cardigan is a celebration of Missoni's iconic design aesthetic. The intricate knit pattern adds depth and texture to the garment, while the collar and button-up front provide a classic and versatile silhouette. One of the most remarkable aspects of this cardigan is its versatility. Whether you choose to wear it fully buttoned as a dress, partially buttoned as a top, or fully unbuttoned as a lightweight cardigan, this piece effortlessly transitions from day to night and from casual to formal occasions. Add a touch of vintage charm to your wardrobe with this stunning Missoni cardigan. Whether paired with jeans for a relaxed daytime look or layered over a dress for a chic evening ensemble, this versatile piece is sure to become a cherished staple in your collection for years to come. Style this over top of a Chanel little black dress with some Bottega Veneta heels and a Pucci handbag to complete the look. In excellent vintage condition, please see photos. Size 40. Made in Italy. Approximate measurements: Length- 38" Bust- 34" Waist- 30" Hip- 36"

Designer:

Missoni

Brand:

Missoni

Dimensions:

Length: 38 in (96.52 cm)Marked Size: 40 (EU)Bust: 34 in (86.36 cm)Waist: 30 in (76.2 cm)Hip: 36 in (91.44 cm)

Place of Origin:

Italy

Period:

1980-1989

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

Scottsdale, AZ

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU167222551352

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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.

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