Ottavio Missoni
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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.[3] 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.[4]
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Nationality | Italian |
Born | (1921-02-11)11 February 1921 Dubrovnik, Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes |
Died | 9 May 2013 (aged 92) Sumirago, Italy |
Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) |
Weight | 80 kg (176 lb) |
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Country | Italy |
Sport | Athletics |
Event | 400 metres hurdles |
Club | Gallaratese |
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