- Born
- Died
- Birth nameRosita Jelmini
- Rosita Missoni was born on November 20, 1931 in Golasecca, Lombardy, Italy. She was an actress and costume designer, known for Missoni (2010), Lucia di Lammermoor (1983) and Stanley Marcus Documentary. She was married to Ottavio Missoni. She died on January 1, 2025 in Sumirago, Varese, Lombardy, Italy.
- SpouseOttavio Missoni(April 18, 1953 - May 9, 2013) (his death, 3 children)
- Children
- ParentsDiamante TorraniAngelo Jelmini
- Three children: Vittorio (b.1954), Luca (b.1956) and Angela (b.1958).
- Parents were shawl makers.
- Daughter Angela, took over the fashion house in the late 1990s, although Rosita continued to work on the label's home line, Missoni Home.
- Rosita founded the luxury brand -which became known for its zig-zag motif in the northern Italian region with her husband Ottavio in 1953.
- While on a study trip to learn English in London, she met Ottavio - known as Tai - while he was competing in the 400m hurdles at the 1948 Olympic Games.
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