MOSCHINO COUTURE S/S 1992 Cruise me Baby “I Love Venice” Lion Appliquéd Jacket

This treasure, like several others that are already available in my shop and more to be listed gradually, comes direct from a German socialite and fashion collector so has not been on the market prior to this.

The stunning Moschino Couture jacket from S/S 1992 is part of Franco Moschino’s coveted “Cruise me Baby” collection and a wearable collectors item that will only increase in value.

Franco Moschino once said in a 1994 interview with British GQ: “Funny clothes have to be extremely well made because that is where you find the chic.” This design is a perfect example of his outstanding skills.

I am delighted to have found documentation of the jacket with a photo of a “Tribute to Venice” window display from February 1992 in the book about Moschino “X Anni di Kaos! 1983 1993”. See the last picture.

The spectacular jacket, inside and out, is a love letter to the city of Venice. It features colourful scenes of St. Mark’s Square – the Doge’s Palace, the Campanile, the two large granite columns, one surmounted by the iconic bronze winged lion sculpture and the other one by St. Theodore of Amasea – printed on the sleeves and the entire lining. How luxurious is that?

The winged lion – the symbol of Venice – is worked through the whole piece. Appliquéd on both cuffs and prominently across the back of the jacket holding a book below its paw with the sentence “I ♡ VENICE” written in it. Below it a paper cut-esque silhouette of the city.

On the front of the jacket you find two stylized gondola prows, another symbol of the Serenissima, that are not just ornamental but have a hidden meaning. To name just one, the metal lines correspond to the number of the Sestieri (districts) of Venice.

The cropped open front design has a boxy silhouette, long sleeves and is accentuated with gold braiding. Sleeves and lining are done in a high-quality colourful printed silk twill, bodice in a cream acetate and rayon blend. I love the play of textures!

Labeled “Moschino Couture! Cruise me Baby Made in Italy” and tagged a vintage IT 44, D 40, GB 12, USA 10.

Excellent vintage condition. One yellowish spot at the back of the left sleeve cuff (see the picture before the label).

Shoulders: 42 cm – 16.54″ (seam to seam)
Bust: 96 cm – 37.8″ (under the arms from side seam to side seam)
Sleeve length: 60 cm – 23.62″ (measured from shoulder seam)
Length: 43 cm – 16.93″ (from neck to hem)

Bust measurement is taken flat across from side seam to side seam and then DOUBLED.

Modern Sizing Equivalent: S-M

Reference Photo: Moschino Venice-inspired window display, February 1992, “X Anni di Kaos! 1983 1993”.