Circa 1990-1992

Italy

Iconic Cheap and Chic by Moschino jacket from the most creative period of Franco Moschino, who died in 1994. Slim-fit jacket in black acetate crepe with folded-down collar and long sleeves. Fully piped with white cotton croquet to emphasise the cut. Applied embroidery in bright yellow, orange, green, red and yellow, forming hearts, palm trees, sunshine, doves and human figures in swimming costumes! A mischievous, satirical nod to the works of painters Henri Matisse, Georges Braques and Picasso. Front fastening with three buttons covered in the same material, with three small buttons on the cuffs. Lined in white and black striped rayon silk, with the label Cheap and Chic by Moschino, Made in Italy. No flaws. Very good colour and condition.

Dimensions: size 40 France equivalent. Height 71 cm, sleeves 62 cm, chest 93 cm, waist 88 cm, hips 108 cm

Franco Moschino made his debut in 1983 and launched Moschino Couture! the same year. Initially designing casual wear and jeans, he expanded his collection to include lingerie, eveningwear, shoes, menswear and fragrances. In 1988, he launched a less expensive line, Cheap and Chic. His designs are highly innovative and unusual, and he has been dubbed the Jean-Paul Gaultier of Italian fashion for his highly innovative designs, but their styles are different; Moschino uses basic shapes and traditional methods. He also poked fun at fashion classics such as the Chanel jacket with its garish finishes and details. Many people flocked to wear his clothes, becoming a success and a household name in the industry he was satirising.