After living a long full life and making his mark on the world of fashion, Ottavio Missoni has died at the age of 92 (May 9).
The co-founder of the iconic fashion house died in his Northern Italian home, "surrounded by friends and family."
In 1953, Ottavio and wife Rosita Jelmini (who survives him) founded the brand after designing track suits for athletes, including the Italian National Team.
All their hard work paid off as the company has more than 40 stores around the world, still run by family members.
The co-founder of the iconic fashion house died in his Northern Italian home, "surrounded by friends and family."
In 1953, Ottavio and wife Rosita Jelmini (who survives him) founded the brand after designing track suits for athletes, including the Italian National Team.
All their hard work paid off as the company has more than 40 stores around the world, still run by family members.
- 5/10/2013
- GossipCenter
A fashion legend has passed. Ottavio Missioni, the patriarch of the Italian fashion brand known for his colorful designs and zigzag patterns, died Thursday at his home in Sumirago, Italy. He was 92. "The Missoni Family announces that Ottavio Missoni passed away peacefully at home at the age of 92, surrounded by his Family," the family said in a statement to E! News. "The day and time of his burial will be communicated soon." This sad news comes just months after the disappearance of a small plane carrying Ottavio's son, company CEO Vittorio Missoni. Ottavio founded the fashion brand in 1952 with his wife, Rosita Jelmini.. Since then the company has grown into a major name in...
- 5/9/2013
- E! Online
Ottavio Missoni, the founder of the Missoni fashion dynasty, died Thursday (May 9) at his home in Italy at the age of 92. The designer "passed away serenely," says Missoni Spa in a statement.
Missoni and wife Rosita Jelmini (pictured above with Ottavio) founded the Missoni fashion house, known for its bright zigzag knit patterns, in 1953 in Varese, Italy. The couple's three children and many grandchildren have since become involved in the company and expanding it worldwide.
Something fans may not know is that Ottavio was an Olympic track and field athlete for Italy, competing in the 1948 Summer Olympics in London.
Earlier this year, the family suffered another tragedy, when company CEO Vittorio Missoni, the eldest child of Ottavio and Rosita, disappeared with his wife and four others while flying in a plane on vacation to a Venezuelan island.
Missoni and wife Rosita Jelmini (pictured above with Ottavio) founded the Missoni fashion house, known for its bright zigzag knit patterns, in 1953 in Varese, Italy. The couple's three children and many grandchildren have since become involved in the company and expanding it worldwide.
Something fans may not know is that Ottavio was an Olympic track and field athlete for Italy, competing in the 1948 Summer Olympics in London.
Earlier this year, the family suffered another tragedy, when company CEO Vittorio Missoni, the eldest child of Ottavio and Rosita, disappeared with his wife and four others while flying in a plane on vacation to a Venezuelan island.
- 5/9/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
Ottavio Missoni, the patriarch of the iconic fashion brand of zigzag-patterned knitwear that has added a classy touch of color and style to countless well-dressed women, died Thursday in northern Italy. He was 92. A statement issued by Missoni SpA said he "passed away serenely" in his home in the town of Sumirago on Thursday. The town, near the city of Varese, is also home to the company headquarters. It was a second sorrow for the family in a matter of months. Earlier this year, Ottavio's eldest child, company CEO Vittorio Missoni, 58, disappeared with his wife and four others while flying...
- 5/9/2013
- by Associated Press
- PEOPLE.com
Vittori Missoni is missing, along with his wife Maurizia Castiglioni and two friends after the group's plane disappeared in Venezuela, the Associated Press reports.
Missoni is the head of the famous Missoni fashion house, founded by his father, Ottavio Missoni. The couple was vacationing with four friends, two of whom were with Missoni and Castigliani on the plane when it disappeared from radar during its 90-mile journey to Caracas from the resort island of Los Roques.
Ottavio and his wife Rosita Missoni are awaiting news at their home in Italy, along with Vittorio's sitter, Angela Missoni, the Missoni company's creative director. Vittorio's brother Luca Missoni, who is also active in the family business is said to be traveling to Venezuela to keep an eye on search and rescue efforts.
Missoni is the head of the famous Missoni fashion house, founded by his father, Ottavio Missoni. The couple was vacationing with four friends, two of whom were with Missoni and Castigliani on the plane when it disappeared from radar during its 90-mile journey to Caracas from the resort island of Los Roques.
Ottavio and his wife Rosita Missoni are awaiting news at their home in Italy, along with Vittorio's sitter, Angela Missoni, the Missoni company's creative director. Vittorio's brother Luca Missoni, who is also active in the family business is said to be traveling to Venezuela to keep an eye on search and rescue efforts.
- 1/6/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
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