Object: Set
Brand:
Missoni
(Italian, founded 1953)
Date: 2003
Medium: Printed silk crepe de chine and silk chiffon
Country: Italy
Credit Line: Gift of Missoni
Object number: 2003.52.2
DescriptionHalter scarf dress and square scarf in silk crepe de chine with geometric signature print of overlapping striped triangles, in rust, black, and shades of green and pink, and wide black border; dress with black crinkle chiffon scarf collar on plunging-V neck, three handkerchief hem points
Label Text:Bold patterns, vibrant color combinations, and artfully dyed knits have distinguished the Missoni label for nearly sixty years. Now under the creative direction of the founders’ daughter, Angela Missoni, the company’s contemporary designs are fresh and dynamic — yet maintain a timeless quality.
In Collection(s)
Exhibitions:
- Fashion, Italian Style
- Fashion, A-Z: Highlights from the Collection of the Museum at FIT (Part Two)