Missoni family net worth
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Missoni
Founded by Ottavio and Rosita Missoni in 1953
Ottavio Missoni, born in 1921, initially pursued a career as an international athlete, fueled by his early passion for sports. After World War Two, Ottavio ventured into business alongside his friend Giorgio Oberweger, specializing in the production of wool track-suits. These track-suits gained popularity and were chosen by the Italian team for the 1948 Olympics held in London.
Ottavio’s life took a significant turn when he crossed paths with Rosita, the daughter of a shawl producer. Their marriage in 1953 marked the beginning of a remarkable journey in the world of fashion. Together, they established a modest knitwear boutique in Gallarate, a town in Northern Italy.
The turning point arrived in 1958 when the couple unveiled their inaugural collection, named ‘Milano-Simpathy,’ in Milan at La Rinascente. This collection, characterized by bold colors and stripes, signaled the birth of a distinctive aesthetic. The same year brought the arrival of their first child, Angela.
As the 1960s unfolded, their de
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Ottavio Missoni
Founder of Missoni
Ottavio Missoni (11 February 1921 – 9 May 2013) was a Dalmatian Italian businessman, founder of the Italian fashion label Missoni and an Olympic hurdler who competed in the 1948 Summer Olympics.[3] Along with his wife Rosita, he was part of the group of designers who launched Italian ready-to-wear in the 1950s, thereby ensuring the global success of Italian fashion.[4]
Early life
Ottavio Missoni was born in Dubrovnik, Croatia, on the Dalmatian coast. His mother, Teresa de' Vidovich di Capocesto e Rogoznica, was a Dalmatian Countess while his father, Vittorio Missoni, was a Friulian sea captain who moved to Dalmatia while it was under Austrian rule.[5][6] Through his mother he was a close cousin of Italian politician Renzo de' Vidovich. He was educated in Zadar, Trieste, and Milan.[7]
Sporting achievements
Missoni joined the Italian National Track Team in 1937 at age 16. He won the individual national championship four times.[8][1] He also competed with
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Missoni
Missoni is an Italian fashion house based in Varese, known for its colourful knitwear designs. The company was founded by Ottavio and Rosita Missoni in 1953.
In 1996, the Missonis transferred control of the business to their three children: Vittorio Missoni became marketing director; Luca (born 1956) menswear designer until 2008; and Angela (born 1958) womenswear designer. Angela Missoni took over menswear in 2008 when Luca became responsible for the archive and events. In May 2021, the company restructured and Angela Missoni stepped down as creative director of men's and women's. Staying on as president, she handed over creative responsibility to her right hand man, design director Alberto Caliri for the interim before naming Filippo Grazioli at creative director of menswear and womenswear.
Missoni show their collections at Milan Fashion Week and are stocked globally both in stand-alone stores and noted department stores.
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