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Ottavio Missoni, Italian hurdler and fashion designer, founded Missoni (born 1921)

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Ottavio Missoni

Founder of Missoni

Ottavio Missoni was an Italian businessman, founder of the Italian fashion label Missoni and an Olympic hurdler who competed in the 1948 Summer Olympics. Along with his wife Rosita, he was part of the group of designers who launched Italian ready-to-wear in the 1950s, thereby…
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Missoni

Italian fashion house

Missoni is an Italian luxury fashion house based in Varese, and known for its colourful knitwear designs. The company was founded by Ottavio ("Tai") and Rosita Missoni in 1953.
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