You will know a Missoni piece once you get to wear it. It is very distinctive. Missoni designer clothes are famous for its legendary knit patterns of waves, stripes and zigzags. The brand was founded in 1948 and started when Ottavio and Rosita met in London during the Olympics. The company started as a knitwear boutique in Italy. A magazine editor, Anna Piagii, paved the way for the couple to gain a wider audience. During a runway show in 1967, Missoni made headlines when Rosita coached their models to wear the collection sheer blouses without their bras.

The brand has a number of collaborations with top fashion brands including ProKeds, Estee Lauder, Target and Converse. It also ventured into different line of products including fragrances, handbags, jeans, shoes, lingerie and home décor. It also used to create sportswear.

Its clienteles include celebrities like Demi Moore, Cameron Diaz, Kim Kardashian and Katie Holmes, among others. Shanai Twain graced the 42nd Annual CMA Awards in a fabulous Missoni low neck dress. The young Leighton Meester is also a huge fan of the brand. Eva Mendes was also seen in a boldly printed Missoni Maxi dress during GLAAD Awards.

You can buy your own designer clothes from Missoni at Macy’s Bergdorf Goodman, Bloomingdales, Barneys New York and Shopbop.