) is known for her rise to prominence as heiress

Beneficiary

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 to her family's Missoni

Missoni

Missoni is an Italian fashion house based in Varese. It is famous for its unique knitwear, made from a variety of fabrics in colourful patterns. The company was founded by Ottavio and Rosita Missoni in 1953.-Brands:...

 fashion house, which was founded by her grandparents, as well as her appearances in Missoni fashion campaigns as a model, and as an aspiring actress. Missoni currently lives in New York City

New York City

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 following her re-location from Italy to pursue acting.

Biography

Margherita Missoni grew up in the Italian countryside, spending weekends in Milan

Milan

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. She studied philosophy

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 at Columbia University; however, after she moved to New York, she struggled emotionally when her academic credits could not transfer to the United States

United States

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 educational system. Following this obstacle, Missoni chose to explore her first love, theatre

Theatre

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.

She says her relationship with her family is close, particularly her connection with her sister and her mother.

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."

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

Public Image

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

Fashion

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, health

Health

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 and beauty

Beauty

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 magazines, usually relating in some way to her ties with her family's company.

External links

• Margherita Missoni on Style.com
• Margherita Missoni at Myspace
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