S/S 1991 Gianni Versace Marilyn Monroe Warhol Inspired Print Pop Art Skirt Suit
About the Item
- Designer:
- Brand:
- Dimensions:Marked Size: IT42 (EU)Waist: 25 in (63.5 cm)Hip: 36 in (91.44 cm)
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Light wear to fabric and buttons throughout. Slight pilling at button closures from rhinestone buttons snagging the silk fabric.
- Seller Location:West Hollywood, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2388213456212
Gianni Versace
The signature extravagance of legendary fashion designer Gianni Versace — forever aligned with glamour, sex, celebrity and spectacle — can overshadow the Italian couturier’s broad and deep engagement with history and culture. Today, his vintage dresses and gowns, handbags, sunglasses and other accessories look astonishingly fresh and freshly relevant.
More than any designer before him, Versace mined celebrity, music and Pop art for inspiration, and his subversive, maximalist and unabashedly seductive designs infused high fashion with an entirely new ethos. “I don’t believe in good taste,” he once explained. Instead, he had a sexy good time with fashion — as he did with life.
Gianni Versace was born in Calabria, Italy. His mother was a successful dressmaker who employed more than 40 seamstresses. As a child, little Gianni marveled at her workshop, which would become a university of sorts, where he learned the exceptional construction techniques that were at the foundation of his creative expression.
In 1972, at age 25, he moved to Milan to work in fashion. He launched his first collection — and his label — in 1978, with his older brother Santo managing the business concerns. Soon, sister Donatella, whom Gianni dressed and took to discos when she was still a child, joined the family venture, where she had a creative role and managed enormously popular ready-to-wear lines such as Versus.
Vintage Versace — and Gianni Versace Couture, which debuted in 1989 — has become catnip for modern fashion enthusiasts who seek out the now-iconic house codes that originated in the designs of the 1980s and 1990s. His glamorous and seductive apparel — the clingy skirts and slender, strappy party dresses, as well as the erotic magazine ads that publicized them — looms large, but Versace’s art and historical influences were also vast.
Versace was an art collector, and he took on commissions to create costumes for theatrical performances during the 1980s and spoke of looking to numerous cultures for inspiration. The New York Times noted in 1997 that the fashion industry “is now driven by contemporary culture because Mr. Versace made it that way.”
Insiders consider his 1991/1992 Autumn/Winter runway show — which featured supermodels Christy Turlington, Cindy Crawford, Naomi Campbell and Linda Evangelista lip-synching George Michael’s “Freedom” — as the moment when the two worlds of fashion and pop culture became one, changing both forever.
Versace's adventurous spirit of design resulted in his creating jewel-toned prints rooted in Grecian motifs, Etruscan symbols, the Italian Baroque and Andy Warholʼs Marilyn Monroe. There were slinky dresses in Oroton, his patented chain-mail textile that draped like satin, and leather bondage ensembles. Sex sold, for both women and men. Wrote the late curator Richard Martin, “[Versace] became the standard-bearer of gay men’s fashion because he eschewed decorum and designed for desire.”
Following Versace’s tragic murder in 1997, Donatella took over the role of artistic director and continued to evolve the house codes with a twist of her feminine and feminist perspective. Today, Santo Versace is chief executive officer of Versace and Donatella is its chief creative officer.
Browse an extraordinary collection of vintage Gianni Versace evening dresses, handbags, day dresses and more on 1stDibs.
Gianni Versace Couture
Subversive, maximalist and unabashedly seductive, Gianni Versace’s (1946–97) designs infused high fashion with an entirely new ethos. “I don’t believe in good taste,” the legendary Italian couturier once explained. Instead, he had a sexy good time with fashion — as he did with life.
Today, vintage Versace clothing, handbags and other accessories look astonishingly fresh and freshly relevant. The designer debuted his Atelier Versace line — which was part of the first Versace haute couture collection — in 1989.
More than any designer before him, Versace mined celebrity, music and Pop art for inspiration. In fact, the New York Times noted in 1997 that the fashion industry “is now driven by contemporary culture because Mr. Versace made it that way.”
Insiders consider his 1991/1992 Autumn/Winter runway show — which featured supermodels Christy Turlington, Cindy Crawford, Naomi Campbell and Linda Evangelista lip-synching George Michael’s “Freedom! '90” — the moment when the two worlds of fashion and pop culture became one, changing both forever.
Versace was born in Reggio di Calabria, Italy. His mother was a successful dressmaker who employed more than 40 seamstresses. As a child, little Gianni marveled at her workshop, which would become a university of sorts, where he learned the exceptional construction techniques that were at the foundation of his creative expression.
In 1972, at age 25, Versace moved to Milan to work in fashion. He launched his first collection — and his label — in 1978, with his older brother Santo managing the business concerns. Soon, sister Donatella, whom Gianni dressed and took to discos when she was still a child, joined the family venture, where she had a creative role and managed enormously popular ready-to-wear lines such as Versus.
Vintage Versace — and 1989's Gianni Versace Couture — has become catnip for modern fashion enthusiasts who seek out the now-iconic house codes that originated in the designs of the 1980s and 1990s. His glamorous and seductive apparel — the clingy skirts and slender, strappy party dresses, as well as the erotic magazine ads that publicized them — looms large, but Versace’s art and historical influences were also vast.
Versace was an art collector, and he took on commissions to create costumes for theatrical performances during the 1980s and spoke of looking to numerous cultures for inspiration. This adventurous spirit of design resulted in his creating jewel-toned prints rooted in Grecian motifs, Etruscan symbols, the Italian Baroque and Andy Warholʼs Marilyn Monroe. There were slinky dresses in Oroton, his patented chain-mail textile that draped like satin, and leather bondage ensembles. Sex sold, for both women and men. Wrote the late curator Richard Martin, “[Versace] became the standard-bearer of gay men’s fashion because he eschewed decorum and designed for desire.”
Following Versace’s tragic murder in 1997, Donatella took over the role of artistic director and continued to evolve the house codes with a twist of her feminine and feminist perspective. Today, Santo Versace is chief executive officer of Versace and Donatella is its chief creative officer.
Browse an extraordinary collection of vintage Gianni Versace Couture bags, dresses and more on 1stDibs.
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: West Hollywood, CA
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 1 day of delivery.
- S/S 2002 Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Safari Cheetah Print Silk Skirt SetBy Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive GaucheLocated in West Hollywood, CAPresenting a sheer printed silk top and pleated skirt set designed by Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche's Spring/Summer 2002 collection. The fabric is printed in the season...Category
Early 2000s French Skirt Suits
- F/W 1994 Gianni Versace Gold Ribbed Lurex Medusa Skirt Cropped Jacket SetBy Gianni VersaceLocated in West Hollywood, CAPresenting a golden ribbed lurex Gianni Versace Couture skirt set, designed by Gianni Versace. From the Fall/Winter 1994 collection, this two-piece set consists of a high-waisted skirt and matching jacket. The cropped jacket features a collar, two breast pockets, and gold Versace Medusa buttons at the pockets, cuffs, and button-up closure. This stunning set is beautiful when worn together or separate and is the perfect vintage Gianni Versace set...Category
1990s Italian Skirt Suits
- S/S 2001 Dolce & Gabbana Distressed Suede Low Rise Skirt Set ASO Destiny's ChildBy Dolce & GabbanaLocated in West Hollywood, CAPresenting a Dolce & Gabbana distressed suede patchwork two-piece set featuring leather cord stitching, beads, and hand-painted feathers. From the Spri...Category
Early 2000s Italian Suits, Outfits and Ensembles
- S/S 2003 Christian Dior by John Galliano Suede Lace Up Jacket Pants Suit SetBy John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian DiorLocated in West Hollywood, CAPresenting a luxurious suede jacket and pant set designed by John Galliano for Christian Dior's Spring/Summer 2003 collection. Seldom found as a se...Category
Early 2000s French Trouser Pant Suits
- S/S 1995 Gianni Versace Couture Runway Pink Gingham Runway Skirt SuitBy Gianni Versace Couture, Gianni VersaceLocated in West Hollywood, CAPresenting a gorgeous pink and white gingham Gianni Versace Couture skirt suit, designed by Gianni Versace. This set debuted on the Spring/Summer 1995 runway as look 24 modeled by Am...Category
1990s Italian Skirt Suits
- S/S 2002 Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Safari Cheetah Print Lace-Up Khaki SuitBy Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive GaucheLocated in West Hollywood, CAPresenting a gorgeous tan and cheetah print Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche skirt suit, designed by Tom Ford. From the Spring/Summer 2002 safari-inspired collection, this beautiful se...Category
Early 2000s French Skirt Suits
- Gianni Versace multicoloured silk pant suit, ss 1992By Gianni VersaceLocated in London, GBGianni Versace multicoloured silk pant suit. Spring-Summer 1992Category
1990s Italian Suits, Outfits and Ensembles
- Whims of California Two Piece Pants & Maxi Vest Dress, 1960'sLocated in Atlanta, GAThis two piece pants and maxi vest by Whims of California has all the bells and whistles for chic 1960's party attire. The 100% cotton construction has the appearance of painted or ...Category
1960s American Trouser Pant Suits
- Christian Lacroix Set in Cotton and SilkBy Christian LacroixLocated in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FRChristian Lacroix - (Made in France) Set composed of a jacket, a top, and a skirt, in cotton and silk. No size indicated, it fits a 44FR/46FR. Additional information: Dimensions: J...Category
Early 2000s French Twin Sets
- Gold tweed cocktail skirt-suit Michael KorsBy Michael KorsLocated in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FRGold tweed cocktail skirt-suit with gold sequin. Edge to Edge jacket and fringes on the edge. Fabric composition: 80% acrylic, 20% polyester. Lining: 100% ...Category
2010s Chinese Skirt Suits
- Cocktail skirt suit in multicolor and gold lurex brocade Guy LarocheBy Guy LarocheLocated in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FRCocktail skirt suit in multicolor and gold lurex brocade. Double breasted jacket with gold metal buttons. Shoulder pads. SIZE 40 (10 US)Category
1980s French Skirt Suits
- S/S 1991 Gianni Versace Marilyn Monroe Pop Art Warhol Skirt SuitBy Gianni Versace Couture, Gianni VersaceLocated in Concord, NCGianni Versace Couture skirt suit in excellent condition from Spring Summer 1991 featuring an Andy Warhol inspired pop art motif of pop culture icons Marilyn Monroe and James Dean. ...Category
1990s Italian Skirt Suits