Who Designs for Missoni? The Story of the Knitwear House

Missoni is an Italian fashion house famous for colourful knitwear. The facts below are from Wikipedia.

Founding

Ottavio and Rosita Missoni set up a small knitwear workshop in Gallarate, Italy, in 1953. Sources cited by Wikipedia credit Ottavio Missoni with making zigzags a symbol of high fashion.

Design

Alberto Caliri was reappointed creative director in October 2024.

Ownership

In 2018 the Missoni family sold a 41.2 percent stake to Fondo Strategico Italiano for 70 million euros, leaving the family with 58.8 percent.

Leadership can change, so check the brand’s website.

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