The founder of the fashion house Missoni, passed away in 9/05/2013 in Sumirago, Italy.
Before his career in fashion, Missoni was a 400m runner. In 1955, Ottavio Missoni founded a woolwear brand called "Maglificio Joly". The name was changed to "Missoni" in 1958. The iconic zigzag pattern was quickly established, and the sweaters got a sexier reputation when during the 60s, the fashion house used braless models.
Ottavio Missoni was under a lot of emotional pressure after his son, Vittorio, mysteriously disappeared near Venezuela.
Before his career in fashion, Missoni was a 400m runner. In 1955, Ottavio Missoni founded a woolwear brand called "Maglificio Joly". The name was changed to "Missoni" in 1958. The iconic zigzag pattern was quickly established, and the sweaters got a sexier reputation when during the 60s, the fashion house used braless models.
Ottavio Missoni was under a lot of emotional pressure after his son, Vittorio, mysteriously disappeared near Venezuela.
Missoni Style
Missoni was known for its geometrical patterns and abstract florals in a kaleidoscope of colors. The fashion house is also known for using many different fabrics such as wool, cotton, linen, rayon and silk.
