Moschino – Vintage “I Am What I Am” Statement Earrings
Moschino
Moschino – Vintage “I Am What I Am” Statement Earrings
Description
Moschino – Vintage “I Am What I Am” Statement Earrings
These iconic vintage earrings by Moschino are executed in a powerful, textual form bearing the message “I am what I am!”. Below the square text panel hangs a round medallion with a sun motif and symbolic engravings. A pronounced design that perfectly reflects Moschino’s rebellious and playful signature.
🕰 Period / Year
Circa 1980s–1990s
🎨 Style & Design
Square top with relief text: “I am what I am!”
Symbols such as a heart, peace sign and graphic icons
Round drop with a sun face and radiant motif
Statement design with a strong message
Typical 1980s power & attitude aesthetic
💎 Materials
Silver-tone metal
Patinated details for extra depth
📐 Dimensions (approx.)
Total length: ± 6–7 cm
Width of top: ± 2.5–3 cm
Diameter of round drop: ± 3–3.5 cm
🔒 Clip fastening
Clip or stud fastening (depending on the version)
🌟 Design & Background
Moschino was known for his ironic, expressive approach to fashion. Text and symbolism played a major role in the collections of the 1980s and ’90s. These earrings embody individuality and self-expression – exactly what the brand is all about.
Provenance & authenticity
Every piece is checked for maker’s marks, construction and materials before we list it. Anything we cannot attribute with certainty we sell as unsigned — never as designer.
Shipping & returns
Free worldwide shipping on orders over € 100. Shipped with PostNL, insured and with track & trace.
30 days to change your mind. If you send a piece back, please use the original packaging.
Caring for vintage jewelry
Vintage jewelry lasts longest when kept dry and stored separately. Put it on last and take it off first: perfume, hairspray and skin cream all attack the plating.
Polish only with a soft, dry cloth. No water, no soap and no silver polish — that strips the layer off.
Try it on in Amsterdam
You are very welcome. Find us at our store on Herenstraat 9, Thursday to Sunday from 1 to 6 pm, and at our pop-up on the fourth floor of De Bijenkorf. Send us a message to say where and when you are coming and we will set the piece aside — we have only one of everything.