Margherita Missoni

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Margherita Missoni
Born Margherita Missoni
February 21, 1983 (1983-02-21) (age 25)
Italy
Occupation Model, Heiress, Actress
Website
http://www.missoni.com/

Margherita Missoni (born February 21, 1983)[1] in Italy[2] is perhaps best known for her rise to prominence as an ambassador of and heir to her families Missoni fashion house founded by her Grandparents, her appearance in Missoni fashion campaigns,[3], as an aspiring actress,[4]. Missoni is a current New York local following her re-location from Italy to pursue acting.

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[edit] Biography

[edit] Early life

Born in Italy, Missoni grew up in the Italian countryside, spending weekends in Milan.[5]

[edit] Education

Missoni studied philosophy at Columbia University, however following her move to New York, struggled emotionally when her academic credits could not transfer to the United States educational system. Following the obstacle, Missoni chose to explore her first love of theatre.[2]

[edit] Personal life

Missoni states that her relationship with her family is of a close nature, particularly her connection with her sister and her mother.[2]

[edit] Career

[edit] Model

Before her feature in Missoni campaigns, Missoni was a Missoni ambassador, a duty entailing promotion at fashion related events. In her own words Missoni described the process of becoming the face of a Missoni campaign as, "a natural evolution."[3]

Missoni currently appears in the advertisement for Missoni perfume.[2]

[edit] Actress

Currently, Missoni is studying acting in New York with hopes of gaining success in the entertainment industry.[2][5] Most recently, Missoni was featured in Jean Genet’s controversial The Maids, based on a true story of two maids who kill their mistress.[4]

[edit] Public Image

[edit] Reception

Fashion wise, Missoni has received credible public reception with particular regard for her own personal fashion choices. Missoni is frequently included in the pages of women's fashion, health and beauty magazines, usually relating in some way to her ties with Missoni fashion.[5]

[edit] See also

[edit] References

  1. ^ Style.com Margherita Birthday Party: 21st FebruaryRetrieved October 19 2007
  2. ^ a b c d e United Kingdom Telegraph 'Missoni' Accomplished Retrieved October 19 2007
  3. ^ a b Fashion Week Daily A moment with Margherita Missoni Retrieved October 19 2007
  4. ^ a b SocialitieLife.com Margherita Missoni Retrieved October 19 2007
  5. ^ a b c PaperMag.com Out on the town with Margherita Missoni Retrieved October 19 2007

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