Margherita Missoni

Margherita Missoni
Born	Margherita Missoni February 21, 1983 (1983-02-21) (age 28) Italy
Occupation	Model, Heiress, Actress
Website
http://www.missoni.com

Margherita Missoni (born February 21, 1983^[1] in Italy^[2]) is known for her rise to prominence as heiress to her family's Missoni fashion house, which was founded by her grandparents, as well as her appearances in Missoni fashion campaigns as a model,^[3] and as an aspiring actress.^[4] Missoni currently lives in New York City following her re-location from Italy to pursue acting.

Biography

Margherita Missoni grew up in the Italian countryside, spending weekends in Milan.^[5] She studied philosophy at Columbia University; however, after she moved to New York, she struggled emotionally when her academic credits could not transfer to the United States educational system. Following this obstacle, Missoni chose to explore her first love, theatre.^[2]

She says her relationship with her family is close, particularly her connection with her sister and her mother.^[2]

Career

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

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

Public Image

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 her family's company.^[5]

See also

• Missoni Fashion

References

1. ^ Style.com Margherita Birthday Party: 21st February Retrieved October 19, 2007
2. ^ ^{a b c d} 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

External links

• Margherita Missoni at Fashion Model Directory
• Margherita Missoni on Style.com
• Margherita Missoni at Myspace

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Name	Missoni, Margherita
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Date of birth	February 21, 1983
Place of birth	Italy
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