Margherita Missoni

Margherita Missoni (born February 21, 1983 in Italy) 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, and as an aspiring actress. Missoni currently lives in New York City following her re-location from Italy to pursue acting. Margherita Missoni grew up in the Italian countryside, spending weekends in Milan. 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. She says her...