Ottavio Missoni

Ottavio "Tai" Missoni (11 February 1921 – 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.

Ottavio Missoni
Missoni in 1990
Personal information
NationalityItalian
Born(1921-02-11)11 February 1921
Dubrovnik, Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes
Died9 May 2013 (aged 92)
Sumirago, Italy
Height1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight80 kg (176 lb)
Sport
Country Italy
SportAthletics
Event400 metres hurdles
ClubGallaratese
Achievements and titles
Personal bests
  • 400 m: 47.8 (1939)
  • 400 mH: 53.1 (1948)
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