Founded in Italy by Ottavio and Rosita Missoni in 1953, the house of Missoni became an emblem of knitwear. Its bold zigzag patterns and vibrant color play defined the 1960s and 1970s, and subsequent decades. Artisanal craftsmanship and textile innovation remain central to its identity, establishing Missoni as a major…
Creative directors
Who designed each line of the house, and when. The years are those of our sources.
Creative direction
Ottavio et Rosita Missoni
Angela Missoni
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- Ottavio et Rosita Missonihouse 1953–1997
- Angela Missonihouse 1997–2021
- Alberto Calirihouse 2021–2022 · house 2024–today
- Filippo Graziolihouse 2022–2024
Sources
- icibeyrouth.com — rosita missoni creatrice italienne des mailles colorees s eteint a 93… — accessed 27 October 2026
- en.wikipedia.org — Missoni — accessed 27 October 2026
- journalduluxe.fr — missoni nouveau directeur artistique alberto caliri — accessed 27 October 2026
- theimpression.com — missoni names alberto caliri as new creative director — accessed 27 October 2026
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