Description: (Founder of the Italian Fashion Label ‘Missoni’ and an Olympic Hurdler)
Ottavio "Tai" Missoni, an Italian businessman and former Olympic hurdler, is best known for founding the renowned fashion label Missoni. He played a key role in shaping Italian ready-to-wear fashion during the 1950s. Alongside his wife Rosita, Missoni was a trailblazing designer who significantly influenced the international reputation and triumph of Italian fashion. His groundbreaking designs and artistic perspective were instrumental in establishing Missoni as a leading and influential brand in the fashion realm, leaving an enduring mark on the industry.