A timeless classic
Despite the passage of time and the different names given to them, skirt-jacket ensembles are here to stay in women’s wardrobes. Over the years, they have been reinterpreted in different, even amusing ways, while still maintaining their sartorial demands. A great example is this model, which is part of Moschino’s collections for his ‘Cruise me baby’ line, presented between 1989 and 1994. Today they are considered postcards of love to the various Italian cities that inspired them.
The lining of this shirt features a typical Venetian scene, with a gondolier rowing in front of the ‘Piazzetta di San Marco’, the ancient entrance to the city of Venice, overlooking the bell tower of St Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace.
The winged lion on the sleeves of the shirt is a representation of the evangelist Saint Mark, patron saint of Venice and to whom the city’s main basilica is dedicated, making the winged lion one of the most recognisable symbols of the city.
The museum also has another Moschino jacket dedicated to Venice, this time from the 1992 Cruise Collection. On the back of this jacket we find, once again, a golden winged lion, this time of larger dimensions.
Moschino is one of the fashion world’s most iconic and disruptive brands, founded in 1983 by Italian designer Franco Moschino. Known for his irreverent, flamboyant and often humorous style, Moschino revolutionised the world of haute couture by challenging traditional conventions.
Throughout his career, Moschino was known for incorporating elements of pop culture, art and sarcasm into his designs, creating collections that broke with established rules, such as garments inspired by everyday objects or the use of bold prints. His unique vision combined haute couture with a sense of fun, making him a point of reference for those seeking freer, less serious fashion.
