GIANNI VERSACE S/s 1998 Silver Streak Knit Mini Dress
By Gianni Versace
Located in 上海市, Xuhui district
This sleek black mini dress features a striking asymmetric design with silver streak patterns running diagonally across the fabric, creating a dynamic visual effect. The one-shoulder...
Gianni Versace gold knitted asymmetric evening dress, fw 1996
By Gianni Versace
Located in London, GB
▪ Gianni Versace evening dress ▪ Constructed from gold knitted rayon ▪ Turtleneck with embellished with vertical rows of bugle beads ▪ Asymmetric neckline ▪ Floor-length skirt ▪ Lin...
Gianni Versace silver knitted rayon evening dress, fw 1996
By Gianni Versace
Located in London, GB
▪ Gianni Versace silver knitted rayon evening dress ▪ Fall-Winter 1996 ▪ Ribbed turtleneck with beaded vertical striped design ▪ Asymmetric neckline ▪ Floor-length skirt ▪ Fully lin...
1980s Gianni Versace Stretch Knit Embossed Leather Hip Tie Black Wool Dress
By Gianni Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Gianni Versace dress from the 1980s is crafted in black wool knit with long sleeves, structured shoulder pads, and a relaxed draped bodice.
F/W 1993 Gianni Versace Couture Green Knit Dress + Medusa Button Cardigan Set
By Gianni Versace Couture, Gianni Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a sexy take on a knit dress designed by Gianni Versace. Debuted as look number 32 on the Fall/Winter 1993 runway, modeled by Naomi Campbell, this set speaks for itself!
Gianni Versace c. 1980 Vintage Semi-Sheer Bodycon Knit Black Dress
By Gianni Versace
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Gianni Versace c. 1980 Vintage Semi-Sheer Bodycon Knit Black Dress
S/S 1992 Gianni Versace Light Green Ribbed Knit Bodycon Mini Dress Cap Sleeve
By Gianni Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This ribbed bright green Gianni Versace mini dress, designed by Gianni Versace for the Spring/Summer 1992 collection, is a form-fitting bodycon piece. It features off-the-shoulder pe...
$1,596Sale Price|20% Off
NWT S/S 1998 Gianni Versace by Donatella Yellow Knit Dress
By Donatella Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a fabulous yellow knit Gianni Versace dress designed by Donatella Versace.
1999 Gianni Versace by Donatella Black Chain Bodycon Stretch Knit Dress
By Gianni Versace Couture, Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a black knit Gianni Versace slip dress designed by Donatella Versace.
$3,803
Size: FR 36 - UK 8 - US 4 - IT 40
Gianni Versace purple viscose and mohair rayon knitted mini dress, ss 1998
By Gianni Versace
Located in London, GB
Gianni Versace purple rayon knitted mini dress with yellow mohair string straps and appliqués.
$480Sale Price|20% Off
Versace Vintage Tunic Knit Dress
By Gianni Versace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This vintage Versace tunic knit dress exudes a timeless and sophisticated style. The form-fitting silhouette with a sleeveless design creates a flattering and elegant look. The intri...
Gianni Versace Runway c.1993 Hot Pink Fuchsia Crochet Knit Cut out pleated Dress
By Gianni Versace
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Beautiful, vibrant Gianni Versace runway dress (circa 1993) in a Fuchsia crochet with cut out detailing at the waist and an A-line pleated skirt to the knee.
$5,433
Size: IT 40 - FR 36 - UK 8
Gianni Versace navy blue open-knit bodycon dress and cardigan set, fw 1993
By Gianni Versace
Located in London, GB
▪ Gianni Versace navy blue open-knit dress and cardigan 2 piece set ▪ Sleeveless bodycon maxi dress with lining ▪ Long-sleeve full-length cardigan ▪ Gold Medusa buttons ▪ Can be wo...
F/W 2000 Gianni Versace by Donatella Black Stretch Knit Crystal Halter Dress
By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a figure-hugging stretch-knit backless dress designed by Donatella for the Fall/Winter 2000 Gianni Versace.
S/S 2002 Gianni Versace by Donatella Black Bodycon Hook Eye Plunging Knit Dress
By Gianni Versace, Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Donatella Versace designed this black knit Gianni Versace bodycon dress for the Spring/Summer 2002 collection.
Gianni Versace S/S 2002 Plunging Backless Semi Sheer Lace Knit Black Dress Gown
By Gianni Versace
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Gianni Versace S/S 2002 Plunging Neckline Halter Backless Semi Sheer Corset Lace Up Black Dress Gown IT 38
F/W 2002 Gianni Versace by Donatella Knit Dress with Leather Trim Tassels
By Gianni Versace Couture, Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a leather-trimmed body-con Gianni Versace Couture dress designed by Donatella Versace. This beautiful dress features a cut leather trim with an adorned leather floral desi...
Black knit dress with red passementerie application Giani Versace
By Gianni Versace
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black knit dress with red passementerie application. SIZE M
S/S 2003 Gianni Versace by Donatella Neon Green Stretch Knit Eyelet Mini Dress
By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Gianni Versace Couture dress from the Spring/Summer 2003 collection, designed under the creative direction of Donatella Versace, is cut in a fitted silhouette with a v-neck...
Gianni Versace F/W 1993 Runway Couture Sheer Knit Mesh Lace Evening Dress Gown
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Gianni Versace F/W 1993 Runway Couture Sheer Knit Mesh Lace Bustier Black Evening Dress Gown IT 44 Excellent Condition!
S/S 2002 Gianni Versace by Donatella Black Bodycon Knit Eyelet Cutout Sleeveless
By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This black Gianni Versace Couture dress, designed by Donatella Versace for the Spring/Summer 2002 collection, features a sleeveless design with a wide crew neckline and eyelet cutout...
Versace Spring 2002 Dress
By Gianni Versace, Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace
Located in Norwich, GB
Gianni Versace ivory knitted dress, with diamante chain strap detail on the back, from the Spring/Summer 2002 collection by Donatella Versace Condition Excellent Marked Size IT 42...
1980s GIANNI VERSACE knit roll neck geometric dress
By Gianni Versace
Located in London, GB
1980s GIANNI VERSACE. Knitted black, yellow and purple cotton blend roll neck geometric dress featuring a ribbed roll neck, long sleeves, a loose fit and a ribbed hem.
Unavailable
Size: see description
Gianni Versace Fall 1997 Runway Vintage Black Pink & Chartreuse Green Knit Dress
By Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Portland, OR
Gianni Versace Couture Fall/Winter 1997 vintage black wool blend knit sleeveless dress with pink and chartreuse design at bustline.
Rare Gianni Versace Couture Striped Knit Strapless Ensemble
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Athens, Agia Paraskevi
Rare Gianni Versace Couture Striped Knit Strapless Ensemble, Fall 1993 Collection with superlative ad campaign featuring Supermodel Stephanie Seymour.
Gianni Versace Vintage Multi Print Dress
By Gianni Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
Gianni Versace knit dress in a mixture of bright colors and patterns he was known for.
Gianni Versace 1997 gold knitted evening dress
By Gianni Versace
Located in London, GB
Gianni Versace 1997 gold knitted evening dress - beaded ribbed turtle neck - asymmetric design - flared skirt - zip closure at the back
90s Gianni Versace Couture Black Wool Knitted Long Sleeves Turtleneck Dress
By Gianni Versace
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 1996 Gianni Versace Couture black wool knitted long sleeves turtleneck dress
Vintage Gianni Versace Bodycon Dress
By Gianni Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
Gianni Versace short sleeved pistachio green knit dress with ribbed panels at hem, shoulders and bust.
Gianni Versace 1990’s Vintage Sheer Knit Black Dress
By Gianni Versace
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Gianni Versace 1990’s Vintage Sheer Knit Black Dress IT 38 Excellent Condition
Gianni Versace ecru knitted chenille maxi dress, fw 1993
By Gianni Versace
Located in London, GB
▪ Gianni Versace ecru knitted chenille maxi dress ▪ V-neck ▪ Aran knitting style ▪ Skin baring back panel ▪ IT 42 - FR 38 - UK 10 - US 6 ▪ Fall-Winter 1993
1980s Gianni Versace Stretch Knit Embossed Leather Hip Tie Black Wool Dress
By Gianni Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
TheRealList presents: a black knit and leather Gianni Versace dress, designed by Gianni Versace.
1980s Gianni Versace Slinky Red Knit Dress with Extravagant Feather Fringe
By Gianni Versace
Located in Gresham, OR
A fabulous 1980s Gianni Versace slinky red rayon knit knee-length dress with extravagant off-shoulder draped cowl trimmed in feather fringe.
S/S 1998 Gianni Versace by Donatella Runway Ad Blue Yellow Asymmetric Knit Dress
By Gianni Versace Couture, Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a knit dress that debuted on the Gianni Versace Spring/Summer 1998 runway on Shalom Harlow and Erin O'Conner in the ad campaign by Richard Avedon.
Sold
Size: 42 fits US 4-6
Rare Gianni Versace Couture Crochet Knit Crystal Tulle Mesh Little Black Dress
By Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Switzerland, CH
RARE BLACK DRESS BY GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE FROM HIS FAMOUS 1990S COLLECTIONS OWN A PIECE OF FASHION HISTORY - A TRUE GEM SO HARD TO FIND IN EXCELLENT CONDITION Impossible to ...
Gianni Versace S/S 2002 Plunging Backless Semi Sheer Lace Knit Ivory Dress Gown
By Gianni Versace
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Gianni Versace S/S 2002 Plunging Neckline Halter Backless Semi Sheer Corset Lace Up Ivory Dress Gown IT 40
Gianni Versace Couture Silk Knit Dress
By Gianni Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A full length silk knit patterned dress in a beautiful emerald green from Gianni Versace Couture.
Gianni Versace Pattern Silk Knit Dress
By Gianni Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous silk knit dress from Gianni Versace Couture in a mod abstract pattern in brilliant shades of red, yellow, brown and rosy beige.
GIANNI VERSACE red ruby long knitted dress
By Gianni Versace
Located in Rubiera, RE
GIANNI VERSACE Red ruby long knitted dress Fall/Winter 1993 High neck, sleeveless Vertical perforated weave back 100% acetate Made in Italy Size IT 40 / S Very good condition Small...
Vintage Gianni Versace Knit Bodycon Halter Dress
By Gianni Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
From Gianni Versace Couture a great olive green knit dress with a contrasting striped wrap halter neck in yellow, blue and black.
Gianni Versace Couture Vintage Halter Neck Knitted Dress
By Gianni Versace
Located in Nice, FR
GIANNI VERSACE Couture vintage halter neck knitted dress.
90s Versus By Gianni Versace Colour-Blocked Knitted Maxi Dress
By Gianni Versace
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- 90s Versus by Gianni Versace green/purple/black/charcoal colour blocked heavy knitted maxi dress
Gianni Versace silver knitted rayon evening dress, fw 1996
By Gianni Versace
Located in London, GB
▪ Gianni Versace silver knitted rayon evening dress ▪ Ribbed turtleneck with beaded vertical striped design ▪ Asymmetric armholes ▪ Fishtail skirt ▪ Concealed zip fastening at side ...
Versace Fuschia and Black Knit Dress - 38
By Gianni Versace
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This very slinky, colorful asymmetric print, beautiful knit dress has never been worn. Its made in Milan, Italy. Its a very good, heavy wool blend knit. Measurements are as follows: ...
1980s Gianni Versace Wool Knit Dress in Jade Green w Gathers and Hip Pockets
By Gianni Versace
Located in Gresham, OR
1980s Gianni Versace jade green wool knit dress with mock turtleneck, integrated hip pockets, bodice front gathers and inset placket that runs from neck straight down front then spli...
F/W 2001 Gianni Versace by Donatella Runway Black Bodycon Knit Halter Dress
By Gianni Versace, Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From the The Fall/Winter 2001 collection, this sleek black ribbed dress by Gianni Versace, designed by Donatella Versace, exudes sensuality. The form-fitting dress debuted on the sea...
1990's Versace Knit Color Block Dress w Sheer Panels
By Gianni Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
An amazing Gianni Versace Couture color block knit dress with sheer decolletage and hem.
Sold
Size: IT 42, best fits 0/2
Gianni Versace Couture 1990s Black Knit Yarn Bodycon Dress with Cut Out at Waist
By Versace
Located in San Francisco, CA
Gianni Versace Couture vintage 1990s little black knit dress with short sleeves, fuzzy angora braided yarn embellishment at bodice, and asymmetrical cut out at side waist. 97% rayon...
1980s Gianni Versace Black Knitted Dress
By Gianni Versace
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
Gianni Versace knitted black angora and wool blend dress/maxi-sweater.
1996 Gianni Versace Tiger Knit Bodycon Mini Dress
By Versace, Gianni Versace
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: 1996 Gianni Versace Please contact for more information and/or photos. CONDITION: Good- flawless FABRIC: Stretchy blend COUNTRY MADE: Italy SIZE: 40 MEASUREMENTS; pro...
Gianni Versace Tangerine Orange Vintage Stretch Knit Asymmetrical Dress
By Gianni Versace
Located in Portland, OR
We think this incredible vintage Gianni Versace orange dress is such a great example of Y2k fashion done right! This Versace dress is deadstock with its original tag attached and it ...
F/W 1993 Gianni Versace Sheer Black Cut-Out Knit & Silk Mini Dress
By Versace, Gianni Versace
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: F/W 1993 Gianni Versace Please contact for more information and/or photos. CONDITION: Good- no flaws! FABRIC: Acetate & Rayon COUNTRY MADE: Italy SIZE: 42 MEASUREMENT...
F/W 1993 Gianni Versace Sheer Black Cut-Out Knit & Silk Mini Dress
By Versace, Gianni Versace
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: F/W 1993 Gianni Versace Please contact for more information and/or photos. CONDITION: Good- no flaws! FABRIC: Acetate & Rayon COUNTRY MADE: Italy SIZE: 42 MEASUREMENT...
Gianni Versace Couture Black and White Stretch Knit Dress Star Pattern
By Gianni Versace
Located in US
Gianni Versace Couture Label Black and White Stretch Knit Star Print Dress 98% Poly 2% Silk - Stretch Knit Shoulder epaulettes and back waist faux belt with silver Medusa buttons ...
1995 Gianni Versace Semi-Sheer Slinky Black Knit High Slits Gown Dress
By Gianni Versace
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: 1995 Gianni Versace Please contact for more information and/or photos. CONDITION: Good- no flaws COUNTRY MADE: Italy FABRIC: Rayon & Nylon SIZE: 40 MEASUREMENTS; prov...
Versace 1960's Inspired Knit Wool Dress
By Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bold and graphic knit wool dress from Gianni Versace is done in color-blocked red and black geometric shapes as a nod to the 1960's mod look.
Vintage 1995 Gianni Versace Semi-Sheer Slinky Black Knit High Slits Gown Dress
By Gianni Versace
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: 1995 Gianni Versace Please contact for more information and/or photos. CONDITION: Good- no flaws COUNTRY MADE: Italy FABRIC: Rayon & Nylon SIZE: 40 MEASUREMENTS; prov...
1993 Gianni Versace Pink Pin-Up Knit Wiggle Pencil Skirt & Top Ensemble
By Gianni Versace
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: 1993 Gianni Versace Please contact for more information and/or photos. CONDITION: Good- light wear- no holes or major flaws. The skirt appears to have been altered and ma...
Early 1990s Gianni Versace Couture Lilac Gown
By Gianni Versace
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful and breathtaking Gianni Versace couture knit dress with appliqued flowers and metal mesh detail on tulle.
1998 Versace Couture Black Stretch Knit & Sheer Silk Cut-Out Hourglass Gown
By Gianni Versace, Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An exceptional and incredibly seductive Gianni Versace labeled black stretch knit hourglass gown dating back to Donatella Versace's iconic 1998 spring-summer collection. Versace’s cr...
Gianni Versace Knit Mini Dress Fall 1997
By Gianni Versace
Located in W1, GB
Gianni Versace baby pink wool knit mini dress from the Fall 1997 collection.
Gianni Versace Striped Knit Dress Fall 1995
By Gianni Versace
Located in W1, GB
Gianni Versace red and fuschia striped knit dress from the Fall 1995 collection.
GIANNI VERSACE Black leather panel dress
By Gianni Versace
Located in Newport Beach, CA
GIANNI VERSACE Black leather panel, knit dress with sheer, silk chiffon sleeves.
GIANNI VERSACE 1980s Maxi Sweater Mini Dress
By Gianni Versace
Located in Milan, Italy
This lovely Gianni Versace sweater dress is in knitted cotton with white and blue 'number' print.
1990s Dolce & Gabbana Brown Satin White Lace Trim Mini Slip Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This 1990s Dolce & Gabbana mini slip dress is crafted from brown silk satin with delicate white lace trim. The lingerie-inspired design features adjustable straps, a soft bustlin...
1992 AZZEDINE ALAIA black lace RUNWAY dress with bustle
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Azzedine Alaïa, Runway 1992 A standout and cleverly designed piece from Azzedine Alaïa’s 1992 runway collection, this exceptionally rare black lace dress was documented on the runwa...
A/W 2004 Vivienne Westwood Black long sleeved body con Midi Dress
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Sheffield, GB
Autumn / Winter 2004 Vivienne Westwood dress crafted from a stretchy black jersey, featuring long sleeves, scooped neckline and midi length hem. The Cut features a superbly flatterin...
New Gucci Flora Bamboo Runway Pumps Heels Sz 6.5
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New Gucci Flora Heels Size: 6.5 Beautiful Iconic Canvas Flora Pattern Bamboo & Gold Hardware Leather Insole Wood Heel Heel Height 3" With Box
$675Sale Price|22% Off
Size: Size Small
Chanel Cashmere Blue & Green Gilt Metal Logo Button Cardigan circa 1990
By Chanel
Located in University City, MO
Chanel Luxurious cashmere blue & green gilt logo button cardigan c. 1990 The stylish Chanel cardigan is constructed with plush double-ply cashmere The cashmere cardigan is designed...
Alexander McQueen Gown The Cosmic Rain Dress Embroidery Corset
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Berlin, BE
Breathtaking Alexander Mcqueen Corset Gown. Cosmic rain, comet and astral crystal embroideries are hand-sewn to this stunnig evening gown. Powder blue Paris net bustier dress featuri...
$1,475
Size: 42 ( US 6 / 8 )
1980s Roberto Cavalli for Neiman Marcus Giraffe Print Vintage 80s Jersey Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic and rare vintage mid / late 80s ROBERTO CAVALLI for NEIMAN MARCUS giraffe print belted short sleeve jersey dress! Features timeless giraffe animal print in chocolate brown and i...
Animal print cotton trouser with transparent plastic appliqué ROBERTO CAVALLI
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Animal print cotton trouser with transparent plastic appliqué. Branded button and buttonhole closure on the top middle front. Branded studs. Pocket on both side and on the back. SI...
$6,587
Size: IT44 - FR40 - UK12 - US8
Dolce & Gabbana Chartreuse Lace Mini Dress with Red Bead Embroidery, FW 1999
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Dolce & Gabbana ▪ Creative Director: Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 1999 ▪ Fabric: Chartreuse Chantilly lace, crimson red stretch silk satin ▪...
Christian Dior by John Galliano Powder Blue Silk Bias-Cut Gown — SS 2004
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in North Wales, PA
Spring/Summer 2004 An ethereal masterpiece from John Galliano’s tenure at Christian Dior, this powder baby blue silk gown exemplifies his unrivaled command of bias-cut construction ...
ROBERTO CAVALLI S/s 2005 Snake Print Spaghetti Strap Maxi Dress New With Tags
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in 上海市, Xuhui district
This striking gown (Tagged prod. 2005 spring) features a bold snake print design that exudes confidence and sophistication. All measurements taken laid flat - Bust: 17.8 " / 45 cm...
A vintage 1990s Yves Saint Laurent Cream Jacket
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
A chic cream jacket by Yves Saint Laurent , Encore line. This jacket is made of a clotted cream colour fabric with a fine rib detail. It is collarless, with 4 pockets on the front. I...
Thierry Mugler Sweetheart Neckline Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
In this stunning dress, Thierry Mugler once again proves that fashion is not merely worn - it’s performed. A masterclass in theatrical femininity, this mid-century-inspired silhouett...
Gianni Versace Couture 90s Metallic Mesh Silver Top It. 38
By Gianni Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
Gianni Versace Couture Iconic from 90's Metallic Mesh Italian size 38 Silver-tone Metallic Mesh This top has a matching draping metal scarf that is permanently attached around the ne...
BLUMARINE long black lace dress
By Blumarine
Located in Rubiera, RE
BLUMARINE Long dress Black Lace embroidered with sequins, large faceted drops and other jas Size IT 38 Made in Italy Nude silk lining Lace: 80% rayon 20% nylon Lining: 96% silk 4% ...
$332
Size: stretchy fit sizes U.K. 6-10
2000s John Galliano Vintage Gazette newspaper print Y2K tank top - vest
By John Galliano
Located in Sheffield, GB
2000s John Galliano Gazette newspaper print tank top in black with contrasting white print and buckle detail under the bust. Recommended Size; Material is stretchy and will fit size...
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.
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