Rosita Missoni, co-founder of the Italian fashion house ‘Missoni’ which is known for its bright and patterned styles, died at the age of 93 on Wednesday, January 1, a company official said. The Italian designer launched the company with her husband Ottavio Missoni in 1953. The brand is popular for its colourful knitwear which features geometric patterns and stripes.
Missoni transformed zigzag patterned knitwear into high fashion and she played an important role in launching Italian ready-to-wear on the global fashion market. She was born into a family of textile artisans and studied modern languages.