Evening dress
Rosita and Ottavio Missoni · fall/winter 1978–79
Rosita and Ottavio Missoni
- Patterned knitwear
- Zigzag textiles
- Fluid separates
Rosita and Ottavio Missoni established their studio in 1953 and developed a distinctive fashion language through knitwear. Stripes, zigzags, geometric patterns and color combinations became signatures of their family business.
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Evening dress
fall/winter 1978–79
Missoni’s patterned evening dress combines silk, Lurex and synthetic fiber in a fluid knit silhouette.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Ensemble
fall/winter 1979–80 · The Met collection
Lurex, synthetic fiber.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Ensemble
fall/winter 1981–82 · The Met collection
Wool, mohair, acrylic, nylon.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Dress
fall/winter 1977–78 · The Met collection
(a) wool/rayon blend; (b) silk; (c) wool, wood.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Ensemble
fall/winter 1980–81 · The Met collection
(a) wool/mohair/nylon blend; (b) wool.
The Metropolitan Museum of ArtCollections & archive pieces
1 collections represented · 1 piecefall/winter 1978–79
1 piece
About Rosita and Ottavio Missoni
In the 1970s, fluid dresses and separates brought together artisanal knowledge, industrial production and a relaxed approach to luxurious dressing.