54-630: Missoni is an Italian luxury fashion house based in Varese , and known for its colourful knitwear designs. The company was founded by Ottavio ("Tai") and Rosita Missoni in 1953. The business was founded in 1953, when Ottavio and Rosita Missoni set up a small knitwear workshop in Gallarate , Italy. They presented their first collection under the Missoni label in Milan in 1958. The business prospered, with
108-529: A comune (municipality) in Varese, hosts the Catholic charter school, Collegio Rotondi , which was established in 1599. Varese has had a long and strong tradition of competitive cycling. It hosted the 1951 and 2008 World Road Cycling Championships. One of the biggest events is the yearly Tre Valli Varesine , which usually takes place at the end of September beginning of October. Is a race that goes through
162-455: A 3–1 win against Frosinone , making him the only goalkeeper in Europe's top 5 leagues to record an assist in each of the last 3 seasons. In January 2024, after Maignan was allegedly racially abused by Udinese fans, he and his teammates walked off the pitch. Following the incident, Udinese had to play their next game behind closed doors. Initially one Udinese fan was banned for life, before
216-501: A Juventus supporter; he responded by calling himself "black and proud". The supporter was later identified and reported to police, and expelled from the Juventus Club Castagnaro fan club. On 13 October 2021, Maignan underwent surgery to his left wrist injury and he was expected to be out of action for ten weeks, but returned to the field after six weeks. He made crucial saves against Inter , to help his team win
270-564: A Ring Road System: Varese's Ring Road consists of three roads currently in operation and one more under construction (North Ring Road). The currently operating roads of Varese's Ring Road System are the East Ring Road, a double lane road managed by ANAS ; South Ring Road, a double lane highway managed by Autostrada Pedemontana Lombarda; North East Ring Road, a single lane road managed by ANAS. Many important national and provincial roads pass through Varese. The entire rail network serving
324-630: A consultant. In 2018, the Missoni family sold a 41.2% stake in the company to investment fund Fondo Strategico Italiano (FSI) for €70 million ($ 82 million), putting the family's share at 58.8%. A year later, Angela Missoni announced plans to list the company at the Borsa Italiana within three years. In 2021, Angela Missoni was succeeded at the helm of the women's line by Alberto Caliri. The following year, Missoni named Filippo Grazioli its new creative director, with Caliri overeeing Missoni Sport and Missoni Home. In October 2024, Missoni announced
378-665: A friendly against Ukraine , which ended as a 7–1 win at the Stade de France . In May 2021, he was called up for the delayed Euro 2020 finals. On 6 June 2022, Maignan made his competitive international debut in a 1–1 UEFA Nations League draw away to Croatia , conceding a late penalty by Andrej Kramarić . Calf injuries in September and October that year ruled him out of the 2022 FIFA World Cup . Following Hugo Lloris 's retirement from international football in January 2023, Maignan
432-504: A fund raise for cancer research. Lopez helped promote the $ 35 limited-edition Missoni tees, and the profits went to 12 different cancer charities. Varese, Italy Varese ( UK : / v ə ˈ r eɪ z eɪ , - z i / və- RAY -zay, -zee , US : / v ɑː ˈ r eɪ s eɪ / var- AY -say ; Italian: [vaˈreːze] or [vaˈreːse] ; Varesino : Varés [ʋaˈreːs] ; Latin : Baretium ; archaic German : Väris )
486-547: A further four received similar punishments. Maignan played for France at every level from under-16 to under-21 . He captained the under-17 side at the 2012 European Championship in Slovenia . He received his first senior call-up in May 2019, ahead of UEFA Euro 2020 qualifiers against Turkey and Andorra and a friendly with Bolivia . He made his debut on 7 October 2020 as a half-time substitute for Steve Mandanda in
540-467: A narrow 2–1 derby on 5 February. Eight days later, he assisted Rafael Leão 's goal in a 1–0 win against Sampdoria, being the first assist made by an AC Milan goalkeeper in Serie A since Dida in 2006. Maignan was awarded the trophy for Best Goalkeeper in Serie A ahead of the last match of the season on 22 May 2022. Milan won the game 3–0 away to Sassuolo for their first league title since 2011; it
594-511: A natural reserve of over five thousand acres consisting of the massive mountain Campo dei Fiori and Mount Martica, separate from that valley Rasa which is the junction of Valcuvia and Olona valley. Once the peak of the Campo dei Fiori was characterized by extensive grassland, it became the historical destination of tourism of Varese and of Milan. Today is the spectacular blooms - which gave the name to
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#1732783082999648-558: A plane carrying Vittorio Missoni , then CEO of Missoni, went missing off the coast of Venezuela. On 27 June 2013, the Venezuelan government announced that remains of the aircraft had been found north of Los Roques archipelago . Vittorio's body was recovered along with those of the other passengers. From 2013, designer Patricia Urquiola was responsible for redesigning the label's stores. In February 2014, Angela Missoni hired Rossella Jardini , former creative director of Moschino , as
702-594: Is twinned with: Mike Maignan Mike Peterson Maignan (born 3 July 1995) is a French professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Serie A club AC Milan and the France national team . Considered as one of the best goalkeepers in the world, he is known for his reflexes, distribution and leadership qualities. Maignan came through the youth teams at Paris Saint-Germain , where he often served as an unused substitute. In 2015 he joined Lille for €1 million, and became their first-choice in 2017. He
756-499: Is a city and comune in north-western Lombardy , northern Italy , 55 km (34 mi) north-west of Milan . The population of Varese in 2018 was 80,559. It is the capital of the Province of Varese . The hinterland or exurban part of the city is called Varesotto . The city of Varese lies at the foot of Sacro Monte di Varese , part of the Campo dei Fiori mountain range, that hosts an astronomical observatory , as well as
810-721: Is also a funicular service on the Vellone-Sacro Monte funicular . The nearest airfield is Varese-Venegono Airport ( ICAO :LILN) located 10 km southeast of Varese. The city is home to the Sacro Monte di Varese ('the Sacred Mount of Varese'), a place of pilgrimage and worship. It is one of the Sacri Monti of Piedmont and Lombardy , included on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Varese
864-721: Is home to a European School , the European School, Varese , which was established in 1960 for the children of European Union staff, who work mainly at one of the three institutes of the Joint Research Centre in nearby Ispra . It is one of the two sites of the University of Insubria , located in the heart of the Garden City, and is hosting in the newly built Campus Bizzozero the faculties of Medicine, Economics, Natural Sciences etc. Gorla Minore ,
918-600: Is on average cooler than other cities of the Lombard Prealps, especially in winter. Varese is one of the rainiest cities in Italy, with an annual precipitation average of more than 1,500 millimetres (59 in). Since the 1980s, snow has fallen less frequently, with the annual average going from 69 cm in 1967–1987 to 33 cm in 1988–2017. Varese city, like the province, has a very high immigrant population owing to both its economy (many multinational companies and
972-446: Is probably in the sixteenth century - as the Varese historian Luigi Borri believes in his work Documenti Varesini of 1891 - that the shield was surmounted by the marquis crown and the effigy of St. Victor, patron saint of the city. The coat of arms was recognized by decree of the head of the government of 17 June 1941 and the banner was granted with the royal decree of 28 April 1941. The road and rail infrastructure network that makes up
1026-674: Is rich in castles, many once pertaining to the Borromeo family. The historic centre of the city includes the Praetorian Palace and Villa Cagna, a residential complex that also hosts the Civic Music School of Varese. After the 19th century, it was enriched by villas and their surrounding gardens, many now open to visitors, including: In the city centre, there is the Palazzo Estense with its gardens (built in
1080-600: The Rezidor Hotel Group signed an agreement to create Hotel Missoni, with plans to have 30 hotels open or in development by 2012. Two Hotel Missoni branches eventually opened in Edinburgh (2009) and Kuwait City (2011). The hotel agreement ceased in 2014, and the Edinburgh hotel was rebranded as Radisson Collection . Missoni operated a licence with Children Worldwide Fashion until early 2000s, when it
1134-563: The 17th century) and Villa Mirabello. Villa Mirabello, the seat of Museo Civico Archeologico (Civic Archaeological Museum), was built in the late 600s on the top of the hill which carries its name. This site is surrounded by a park which is set close to the park of Palazzo Estense. In addition to numerous public parks of the city, often appurtenances of historic villas, there is the Park Luigi Zanzi in Schiranna, established in
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#17327830829991188-432: The 69th minute. With his first touch, he saved the penalty from Paul-Georges Ntep ; however, in five minutes, he conceded a goal from the same player. At the start of the 2017–18 season, manager Marcelo Bielsa dropped the experienced Enyeama for Maignan. In the second game of the season, a 3–0 loss at Strasbourg , he was sent off for throwing the ball at an opponent and striker Nicolas de Préville had to go in goal for
1242-532: The EU's Joint Research Centre in nearby Ispra ) and its location (proximity to Milan makes it an ideal place for the latter city's workers). This town has been known since the Early Middle Ages when it became officially a municipality . The population by 1848 was about 4000. In 1859, Giuseppe Garibaldi confronted Austrian forces led by Field Marshal-Lieutenant Carl Baron Urban near Varese. Also, it
1296-483: The Hill of Miogni. The city also looks over Lake Varese . Varese's winters are not significantly affected by the proximity of Lago Maggiore and the minor lakes surrounding it. In late autumn and winter, temperatures frequently fall below zero Celsius, even if just by a few degrees. This differentiates it from areas south of the city. As in other cities in the foothills of Lombardy, fog is an infrequent phenomenon. Varese
1350-498: The M Missoni line in-house in April 2018, selecting Italian manufacturing company Gilmar SpA as a production partner for the line. This followed the expiration of the licensing agreement with Valentino Fashion Group , which had first been signed in 2005. By 2019, M Missoni's sales amounted to around 30 million euros. Also in 2019, Margherita Missoni presented her first full collection as the label's creative director. By 2021, M Missoni
1404-545: The Missonis transferred control of the business to their three children: Vittorio Missoni became marketing director; Luca (born 1956) was menswear designer until 2008; Angela (born 1958) was womenswear designer, and took over menswear in 2008 when Luca became responsible for the Archive and Events. By 2005, Missoni earned 60 to 70 per cent of its revenue from womenswear. From 2007 until 2009, Massimo Gasparini briefly served as
1458-875: The Prealpino Geophysical Centre. The village which is in the middle of the mountain is called Santa Maria del Monte because of the medieval sanctuary, which is reached through the avenue of the chapels of the Sacred Mountain. Varese is situated on seven hills: the San Pedrino Hill, the Giubiano Hill, the Campigli Hill, the Sant'Albino Hill, the Biumo Superiore Hill, Colle di Montalbano (Villa Mirabello) and
1512-935: The apartments and penthouses of the Urban Oasis, a 38-floor waterfront building under construction by the Dubai Canal . As part of Missoni Home, the company launched the Missoni Resort Club project in 2022, customizing the Le Carillon beach club in Paraggi and the One&;Only Reethi Rah resort in the Maldives. By 2023, a Missoni Resort Club outpost opened in collaboration with Nikki Beach Costa Smeralda in Porto Cervo . In November 2005, Missoni and
1566-427: The area - to be one of its main attractions. It is a very diverse place showing aspects of extreme interest, related both to the natural environment, both in history and culture, referring to a past full of events and traditions. There are small farming villages, monuments of rare beauty, cave systems and articulated a well-maintained network of trails: some passable, as well as on foot, on horseback and on bicycle. Inside
1620-512: The capital is electrified. The city is served by three railway stations: - Varese FS, managed by Centostazioni and RFI SpA, Ferrovie Dello Stato Group: it is the first/last station of Suburban Line S5 of Milan Varese-Treviglio via Milan (operated by ATM - Trenord ) and runs a high-frequency train to Milan and Porto Ceresio , toward Switzerland (operated by Trenord ). In addition, Varese FS provides direct trains to Malpensa Airport , Como, Mendrisio and Lugano (Switzerland). - Varese Nord (in
1674-463: The city centre) and Varese Casbeno (in the neighbourhood of Casbeno), managed by FerrovieNord on Milan Cadorna- Saronno -Varese-Laveno line: train service is operated by Trenord . The city has both an extensive city bus network (12 lines + 3 lines in the urban area) operated by Autolinee Varesine, and suburban bus services. International bus services are operated by Swiss Post Bus of line 523 that link Varese to Lugano and Mendrisio . In Varese there
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1728-531: The company's CEO, setting up a new organizational structure and streamlining its product offer. On 13 September 2011, Missoni made headlines briefly when Target Stores offered low-cost variants of Missoni products in their stores and on their website. Most items sold out within 24 hours, there were long queues outside stores and the Target website was overloaded. Some items appeared at higher prices on eBay within hours and Target did not restock. On 4 January 2013
1782-437: The connection system of the city of Varese is powered by a lot of little streets and a double rail network and by 74,000 of high mobility. In particular, the major movements are incoming into Varese. In the average weekday over 113,000 vehicles enter Varese. The most used form of transportation in Varese is the private vehicle, followed by the local public transport. The A8 motorway connects Varese with Milan. The city has also
1836-424: The departure of Grazioli and the reappointment of Alberto Caliri to the creative director position. Missoni Sport was first launched in 1985 under the creative direction of Luca Missoni. It was initially licensed out to Malerba, brought in-house in January 2002 and eventually discontinued in 2007. It was relaunched in 2022, now produced in-house as a wellness and comfort line, retailing at around 20 per cent less than
1890-639: The end of 2022. In 2018, Missoni and Safilo entered into a five-year global licensing agreement for the production and distribution of prescription eyewear and sunglass collections for both the main label and M Missoni. In 2019, the company signed a global licensing agreement for the design, production and distribution of watches with Timex Group . Over the years, Missoni has commissioned various notable photographers for its ad campaigns, including Juergen Teller (2010) and Alasdair McLellan (2013). In 2017, Jennifer Lopez teamed up with Missoni along with Women's Cancer Research Fund and Saks Fifth Avenue to set
1944-452: The fashion world in the early 1970s (though has since been the subject of revivals in interest as new generations of fashion writers discovered the appeal of its core knitwear). Tai Missoni then became more interested in other projects, designing costumes for La Scala , carpets, and tapestries . Rosita Missoni lost interest in fashion in the 1990s and was succeeded by her daughter Angela in 1998 while Rosita took over Missoni Home. In 1996
1998-550: The final minutes. The following season, he was an ever-present as Lille finished as runners-up to PSG, and was elected Goalkeeper of the year in the Trophées UNFP du football . His record was 30 goals conceded, 17 clean sheets, 233 saves and three penalties saved. In 2020–21, Maignan won the Ligue 1 title, beating his former club PSG on the final day by one point. Maignan finished the season with 21 clean sheets, one short of
2052-491: The first team. He participated in the 2013–14 UEFA Youth League in which his team reached the quarter-finals, being eliminated by Real Madrid . In June 2013 Maignan signed his first professional contract, of three years. On 18 December, he was in a matchday squad for the first time, sitting on the bench for Nicolas Douchez in a 2–1 win over Saint-Étienne in the last 16 of the Coupe de la Ligue . On 19 January 2014 he
2106-543: The footwear industry. Symbols The coat of arms of the City of Varese dates back to around 1347. On the wooden cover of the double copy of the Burgi et Castellatiae de Varisio Statutes, preserved in the municipal archive, the oldest example of a civic coat of arms is depicted: "silver Samnite shield. with two corners of red, right and left on the head; all around closed by a black band". The effigy of San Vittore has no crown. It
2160-405: The league record. On 27 May 2021, Maignan agreed to sign for Serie A club AC Milan on a five-year contract, effective from 1 July. He arrived for a reported fee of €15 million, as a replacement for PSG-bound Gianluigi Donnarumma . He made his debut on 23 August, a 1–0 win at Sampdoria . On 19 September in a league match against Juventus , Maignan was the victim of verbal racial abuse by
2214-493: The license is now held by Estée Lauder . In 2011, Target offered Missoni for Target , a limited-edition collection including home goods; accessories; and apparel for women, men, girls, and babies both in stores and online. In 2017, Missoni Baia , Missoni's first venture into residential real estate development, broke ground in the Edgewater neighborhood of Miami , Florida . The 249 unit complex will be completed by
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2268-507: The park are established six nature reserves enclosing environments most important and characteristic. The economy of Varese is mainly based on industry and, to a lesser extent, specialized agriculture; some famous Varese-based firms are: and many more as it is one of the most industrialised areas in Northern Italy. Varese is close to Malpensa International Airport , which serves the international traffic of Milan, Italy . Varese
2322-529: The signature brand. Missoni Sport was revived in 2022. In 2023, it launched a capsule collection of tracksuits, cardigans, hoodies and sweatshirts in collaboration with soccer player Mike Maignan . M Missoni, a less expensive line, was introduced in 1998 and initially manufactured and distributed by Marzotto . Margherita Maccapani Missoni, granddaughter of Rosita Missoni, served as the label's creative director from 1998 until 2021. In 2012, M Missoni launched its first accessories collection. Missoni later brought
2376-425: The sixties through a partial filling of the coast of Lake Varese . It is a large botanical garden located on the banks of Lake Varese, rich in numerous species of trees and birdlife that is partially sheltered in the reeds along the banks. Bathing beach in the summer, the park also offers the possibility of peaceful walks and cycling on the bike path. Close to the city of Varese is the Campo dei Fiori Regional Park ,
2430-627: The support of fashion editor Anna Piaggi , then at Arianna magazine. Rosita met the French stylist Emmanuelle Khanh in New York in 1965, which led to a collaboration and a new collection the following year. In April 1967, they were invited to show at the Pitti Palace in Florence . Rosita told the models to remove their bras , supposedly because they were the wrong colour, and showed through
2484-583: The thin lamé blouses. The material became transparent under the lights and caused a sensation. The Missonis were not invited back the following year, but the business grew; a new factory in Sumirago was built in 1969. Missoni designs were championed in the US by Diana Vreeland , editor of American Vogue , and a Missoni boutique was opened in Bloomingdales . Missoni reached the peak of its influence in
2538-535: The three varesinian valleys: the Valganna , Valcuvia [ it ] and Valceresio [ it ] . Varese has been home to numerous cyclists, including: Varese is known for the basketball team Pallacanestro Varese which played 10 FIBA European Champions Cup finals in a row between 1970 and 1979, winning five titles. Two UCI Road World Championships were held in Varese, in 1951 and 2008 . Other sports teams based in Varese include: Varese
2592-573: Was born on 3 July 1995 in Cayenne , French Guiana, to a Haitian mother born in Aquin and a Guadeloupean father. He grew up in Villiers-le-Bel , in the northern suburbs of Paris. He acquired French nationality on 20 December 2001, through the collective effect of his mother's naturalization . Maignan played in the lower categories of Paris Saint-Germain before being promoted in 2013 to
2646-545: Was brought in-house with a more restricted product offer. In 2022, Missoni signed a multiyear licensing agreement with Italian manufacturing company Simonetta for the development, production and worldwide distribution of the Missoni Kids line, starting from the spring 2023 collection. The company launched its first perfume – manufactured by Charles of the Ritz and developed and distributed by Max Factor – in 1982, although
2700-493: Was discontinued. Missoni Home has its roots in furnishing fabrics produced in 1981 in collaboration with Rosita's family firm. In 2012, Missoni Home launched its cooperation with the 645-unit Acqua Livingstone tower in Manila, as the first residential building in the world for the brand to fully equip. In 2021, Missoni signed an agreement with Dar Al Arkan Real Estate Development Company to use its Missoni Home line to decorate
2754-415: Was here where Alessandro Marchetti 's Savoia-Marchetti SM.93 made his first test flights. In the 20th century, thanks to the increase in population and to the improvement of its economy, the dimensions of this urban centre rose. During the 20th century, its economy flourished quickly, mainly in manufacturing, in the mechanical and electromechanical industry and textile industry . Varese was well known for
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#17327830829992808-404: Was his record 17th clean sheet of the season. On 18 April 2023, he saved a penalty from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia during a 1–1 away draw against Napoli in the 2022–23 UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg, which helped his team to qualify to the semi-final, by winning 2–1 on aggregate, for the first time since the 2006–07 season. On December 2, he assisted Christian Pulisic 's goal in
2862-460: Was included in a Ligue 1 game for the first time, remaining unused as Salvatore Sirigu played in a 5–0 win over Nantes at the Parc des Princes . In August 2015, Maignan transferred to fellow Ligue 1 club Lille for €1 million on a five-year deal. He made his professional debut on 18 September in a 1–1 draw at Rennes , as a substitute for Yassine Benzia after Vincent Enyeama was sent off in
2916-527: Was voted Ligue 1 's goalkeeper of the year in 2018–19 , and won the league title in 2020–21 . He then moved to AC Milan for €15 million, winning Serie A in his first season and making the Team of the Season. After earning 37 caps for France at youth level, Maignan made his senior international debut in 2020. He was selected in the French squad for UEFA Euro 2020 and Euro 2024 . Mike Peterson Maignan
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