Angela Missoni has since transformed the company into a fashion giant, featuring evening wear, swimwear, tailoring and more, developing a reputation for keeping the Missoni design company fresh and relevant for 60+ years.
12 Facts About Angela Missoni
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Angela Missoni is well known as a supporter of human rights and women's issues.
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Angela Missoni is the third child of Ottavio and Rosita Missoni.
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In 1993, Angela Missoni started her own label, but in 1997, she took over from her mother as creative director of the family brand.
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Angela Missoni did not enter the fashion industry until her children were old enough to attend school; she started her career as a nursery teacher.
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Angela Missoni started her own label at this time, and after a few seasons there, she succeeded her mother as Missoni's creative director.
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Angela Missoni has collaborated with several fashion brands, including Valentino, Converse, Havaianas and Bugaboo.
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Angela Missoni launched a collaboration with Target in September 2011 for a fashion and home collection.
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Angela Missoni remains president of Missoni, guiding the family business into the future.
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Angela Missoni has been recognized for her work in a variety of ways including, being among 12 female recipients of the Women's World Award at the 2009 World Fashion Award.
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In 2014, Angela Missoni was given an honorary doctorate of humane letters by the School of Fashion at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco.
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Maccapani and Angela Missoni divorced in 1989 after seven years of marriage.