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Italian Designer Rosita Missoni Passes Away at Age 93

Rosita Missoni, Pioneer of Colorful Knitwear, Dies at 93

by pinkfloyd
January 4, 2025
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Rosita Missoni, Colorful Knitwear Pioneer, Dies at 93

Italian fashion designer Rosita Missoni, co-founder of the iconic fashion house known for its vibrant, patterned designs, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 93, as confirmed by a company official.

Rosita, alongside her husband Ottavio Missoni, founded the Missoni brand in 1953, creating a legacy centered around colorful knitwear adorned with geometric patterns and the brand’s signature zigzag motif, fiammato.

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Born into a family of textile artisans near Varese, Italy, Rosita initially studied modern languages. Her journey into fashion began in 1948 during a trip to London, where she met Ottavio, who was competing as a member of Italy’s 400-meter hurdles team at the Olympic Games.

A Fashion Revolution

The Missoni brand rose to international acclaim for its bold use of textiles and avant-garde approach to design, often likened to modern art. The company’s colorful creations, especially its geometric patterns, became a symbol of the vibrant, eclectic style that emerged in the 1960s.

One of the most memorable moments in the brand’s history was the “battle of the bras” in 1967. Invited to show at the Pitti Palace in Florence, Rosita noticed that the models’ bras were visible through their outfits, spoiling the carefully designed patterns. Insisting that the bras be removed, Rosita inadvertently caused a sensation when the models’ outfits became transparent under the runway lights. Despite being banned from returning to the event the following year, the Missoni name became a fixture in top fashion magazines like Vogue, Elle, and Marie Claire.

The Missoni Legacy

Rosita and Ottavio’s designs caught the attention of a fashion world moving away from the rigidity of high fashion, making Missoni the epitome of the “put together” style. The brand’s layered, colorful creations became synonymous with effortless chic.

In the 1970s, the Missonis relocated to Sumirago, near Milan, where they built a home overlooking the Monte Rosa mountains, a place dear to Rosita’s heart. Rosita remained the creative director for the women’s collections until the late 1990s, when she passed on the role to her daughter, Angela Missoni.

Tragedy and Expansion

The family experienced immense loss in 2013 when their eldest son, Vittorio Missoni, the company’s marketing director, tragically died in a plane crash off the coast of Venezuela. Just months later, Ottavio passed away at the age of 92, only four months after his son’s disappearance.

Under the guidance of the Missoni family, the brand expanded into home collections and luxury hotels. In 2018, the family secured a €70 million investment from the Italian investment fund FSI, which took a 41% stake in the company to help boost the brand’s international presence.

In 2023, Missoni selected Rothschild as its financial adviser to explore the possibility of selling the family-owned brand. Rosita Missoni’s creative vision and legacy will continue to inspire the fashion world for years to come.

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