80s missoni intarsia medieval knight and horse knit dress

80s missoni intarsia medieval knight and horse knit dressthis dress dates to the 1980s, a period when missoni experimented with rare pictorial knits alongside their better known zigzag patterns. unlike the brands classic chevrons, which are formed from space dyed yarns in repeating waves, this design uses true intarsia, a complex technique where each section of color is knitted separately to build a detailed image.

the graphic lilac

reworked into a one-of-one appliqué with custom machine-embroidered quilting

columnar shape

part style statement

era-specific contrast rooted in postwar prosperity

and impeccable construction in a way only Moschino could

Italian-made with Memphis-style geometrics in neon accents on black

stamped mfa 925

the front panel comes from an original harwood steiger “avian” print

tom and jerry have been an animation staple since 1940

This piece captures that moment where tailored midcentury structure meets bold

a sleek italian knit mini from les copains junior that taps into the 1990s mod revival