Biography
Ottavio "Tai" Missoni (11 February 1921 β 9 May 2013) was a Dalmatian Italian businessman, founder of the Italian fashion label Missoni and an Olympic hurdler who competed in the 1948 Summer Olympics. Along with his wife Rosita, he was part of the group of designers who launched Italian ready-to-wear in the 1950s, thereby ensuring the global success of Italian fashion.
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1921-02-11
Deathday2013-05-09 (92 years old)
Birth NameOttavio Missoni
Birth PlaceDubrovnik, Croatia
Height186-centimeter
RelationshipsRosita Missoni (1953-01-01 - 2013-05-09)
ChildrenAngela Missoni, Vittorio Missoni
CitizenshipsKingdom of Italy, Italy
ResidencesVarese, Italy
Awardshonorary Royal Designer for Industry, Order of Merit for Labour
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