Marvellous Missoni

Missoni on Sunday celebrated their 50th anniversary with a spectacular fashion show and party in true Italian style. The close-knit family run fashion-house has remained an almost idyllic institution with the 3rd generation successfully taking over the creative helm to continue to lead in its colourful approach to modern fashion.

From Rosita to Vittorio to Angela, a breathtaking body of work from their archives was shown amongst the new season's free-flowing patterns in purple and burnt orange to create an emotional homage down memory lane. At the end of the show a black curtain rose to reveal three panels of factory and production workers all dressed in white, to join in the standing ovation. As one former designer remarked: "that is my history, that is my dress from 30 years ago. I have worked with the best fashion house there is."

The current trend for print and colour has certainly elevated the Missoni status of late. Kate Moss, who is face of the house this season, gives a further retro touch to the famous knits and zig-zag designs. In a rarity of fashion longevity, the prints happily live on.

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