new VERSACE 2021 Runway Tresor De La Mer green Medusa flared dress IT40 S
About the Item
- Designer:
- Brand:
- Dimensions:Marked Size: 40 (EU)
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Condition:
- Seller Location:Hong Kong, HK
- Reference Number:
Versace
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.
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 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. 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 Versace evening dresses, handbags, day dresses, accessories and more on 1stDibs.
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Sha Tin, Hong Kong
- Return PolicyThis item cannot be returned.
- new DOLCE GABBANA silk vase floral lace cold shoulder flared dress IT38 XSBy Dolce & GabbanaLocated in Hong Kong, NTnew DOLCE GABBANA silk vase floral lace cold shoulder flared dress IT38 XS Reference: TGAS/B01241 Brand: Dolce Gabbana Material: Silk Color: Beige Pattern: Solid Closure: Zip ...Category
2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses
- new DOLCE GABBANA silk vase floral lace cold shoulder flared sleeve dress IT40 SBy Dolce & GabbanaLocated in Hong Kong, NTnew DOLCE GABBANA silk vase floral lace cold shoulder flared sleeve dress IT40 S Reference: TGAS/B01236 Brand: Dolce Gabbana Material: Silk Color: Beige Pattern: Floral Closure...Category
2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses
- ROSETTA GETTY white cotton wrap front self tie flared casual midi day dress XSBy Rosetta GettyLocated in Hong Kong, NTROSETTA GETTY white cotton wrap front self tie flared casual midi day dress XS Reference: LNKO/A01510 Brand: Rosetta Getty Model: Cotton dress Material: O...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses
- ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER grey wrap draped velvet V neck mini bodycon dress FR34 XSBy Alexandre VauthierLocated in Hong Kong, NTALEXANDRE VAUTHIER grey wrap draped velvet V neck mini bodycon dress FR34 XS Reference: TGAS/C01973 Brand: Alexandre Vauthier Material: Polyester, Elastane Color: Grey Pattern: Solid...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Cocktail Dresses
- ALEXANDER MCQUEEN white structural bell sleeve V neck midi dress IT38 XSBy Alexander McQueen, Sarah BurtonLocated in Hong Kong, NTALEXANDER MCQUEEN white structural bell sleeve V neck midi dress IT38 XS Reference: AAWC/A00181 Brand: Alexander McQueen Designer: Sarah Burton Material: Cotton Color: White Pattern:...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses
- runway CHLOE 2016 blue white lace trimmed floral flared sleeve boho dress FR36By ChloéLocated in Hong Kong, NTrunway CHLOE 2016 blue white lace trimmed floral flared sleeve boho dress FR36 Reference: TGAS/A05536 Brand: Chloe Collection: Runway Material: Viscose Color: Blue Pattern: Floral Cl...Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Dresses
- Etro Green Paisley Printed Crepe Embellished Maxi DressBy EtroLocated in Dubai, Al Qouz 2This stylish maxi dress is a fashionable and versatile piece that exudes elegance and comfort. With its long silhouette, it provides a flattering and feminine look. Designed with chi...Category
2010s European Mini Dress
- Balenciaga Colorblock Pattern Knit Shift Midi Dress MBy BalenciagaLocated in Dubai, Al Qouz 2Upgrade your dress collection with this fabulous, colour-block dress by Balenciaga. Crafted from fine fabrics, it has a collar and a simple silhouette. It will look amazing with mule...Category
2010s European Evening Dresses and Gowns
- Moschino Couture Pink Printed Satin & Polka Dot Tulle Sleeveless Sheath Dress MBy Moschino CoutureLocated in Dubai, Al Qouz 2The Moschino Couture dress is a striking blend of elegance and playfulness. It features a satin sheath silhouette adorned with intricate prints, accented with polka dot tulle on all ...Category
2010s Evening Dresses and Gowns
- Moschino Couture Pink Printed Satin & Polka Dot Tulle Sleeveless Sheath Dress LBy Moschino CoutureLocated in Dubai, Al Qouz 2Meticulously crafted for a flawless fit, this Moschino Couture dress offers unparalleled comfort. Its timeless design makes it a versatile choice for any event, exuding elegance effo...Category
2010s Evening Dresses and Gowns
- Alaia White Floral Jacquard Knit Midi Dress LBy Azzedine AlaïaLocated in Dubai, Al Qouz 2This stylish midi dress exudes elegance and sophistication. Its flattering length falls between the knee and ankle, offering a versatile option for various occasions. With its chic d...Category
2010s Evening Dresses and Gowns
- Emporio Armani Multicolor Printed Twill Sleeveless Mini Dress SBy EMPORIO ARMANI EA7Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2This designer dress is a chic and stylish garment that exudes elegance and sophistication. With its sleek design, flattering silhouette, and high-quality craftsmanship, this dress is...Category
2010s European Mini Dress