1990s Gianni Versace safety pin leather belt
By Gianni Versace
Located in Milano, Lombardia
1990s Gianni Versace safety pin leather belt This Gianni Versace belt from the 1990s is crafted in
1990s Gianni Versace safety pin leather belt
By Gianni Versace
Located in Milano, Lombardia
1990s Gianni Versace safety pin leather belt This Gianni Versace belt from the 1990s is crafted in
Gianni Versace Safety Pin Skirt 1990s
By Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk blend skirt from Gianni Versace. It overlaps at the side waist and has 3
S/S 1994 Gianni Versace Safety Pin Medusa Gold Brown Acetate Sunglasses
By Gianni Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a pair of incredible brown and gold-tone Gianni Versace sunglasses designed by Gianni
S/S 1994 Gianni Versace Safety Pin Medusa Pierced Black Leather Belted Skirt
By Gianni Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Salvail. This collection marked the release of Versace's now-infamous safety pin. Elizabeth Hurley
S/S 1994 Gianni Versace Safety Pin Cut Out Black Leather Mini Runway Backpack
By Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a rare punk-inspired mini backpack designed by Gianni Versace for his Spring/Summer 1994
Rare Vintage Gianni Versace Silver Metal Safety Pin Medallion Chain Belt
By Gianni Versace
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Very rare Gianni Versace safety pin chain belt. Such a collectible piece. In very good vintage
1990's Versace Safety Pin Belt
By Gianni Versace
Located in Glasgow, GB
Vintage Leather Gianni Versace safety pin belt. Black leather with silver toned buckle embossed
S/S 1994 Gianni Versace Gold Tone Rhinestone Safety Pin Medusa Chain Belt
By Gianni Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an extremely rare gold-tone Gianni Versace safety pin chain belt designed by Gianni
Gianni Versace 1990s Safety Pin Sunglasses
By Gianni Versace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Your new everyday sunglasses are here! Circa 1990s, these Gianni Versace sunglasses feature an oval
Gianni Versace Medusa safety pins golden metal chainmail top
By Gianni Versace
Located in Milano, IT
Gianni Versace 1990s top Golden metal chainmail Medusa safety pins and enameled decor Signed on
1994 Gianni Versace Green Leather Punk Safety Pin Bag
By Gianni Versace Couture, Gianni Versace
Located in Concord, NC
Rare Gianni Versace 1994 safety pin top handle large leather bag in a vibrant green. Features bold
1994 Gianni Versace Black Patent Leather Safety Pin Handle Bag
By Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Concord, NC
Rare vintage 1994 Gianni Versace Couture black patent leather safety pin top handle bag. Features
Gianni Versace black crinkled safety pin skirt suit, ss 1994
By Gianni Versace
Located in London, GB
Gianni Versace black crinkled skirt suit. Blazer jacket with slashed cut outs and gold and silver
$4,360
Size: IT 42 - FR 38 - UK 10 - US 6
Gianni Versace black paisley printed silk safety-pin jacket, ss 1994
By Gianni Versace
Located in London, GB
Gianni Versace black paisley printed silk blazer jacket with two gold safety-pin front closures and
S/S 1994 Gianni Versace Couture Medusa Safety Pin Blazer Runway
By Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in West Hollywood, CA
, worn by model Veronica Webb. This collection marked the release of Versace's now-infamous safety pin
$1,152Sale Price|20% Off
GIANNI VERSACE 1994 Vintage leather medusa safety pin biker vest IT38 XS
By Gianni Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
GIANNI VERSACE 1994 Vintage leather medusa safety pin biker vest IT38 XS Reference: TGAS/E00882
S/S 1994 Gianni Versace Silver Tone Safety Pin Medusa Hair Clip
By Gianni Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
logo. One of Gianni Versace's most iconic house codes, popularized by Liz Hurley's safety pin dress
Gianni Versace Spring-Summer 1994 black lambskin leather skirt with safety pins
By Gianni Versace
Located in London, GB
Gianni Versace Spring-Summer 1994 black lambskin leather skirt with safety pins
$10,219
Size: IT 42 - FR 38 - UK 10 - US 6
Gianni Versace black leather safety pin skirt and sweater ensemble, ss 1994
By Gianni Versace
Located in London, GB
▪ Gianni Versace runway ensemble ▪ Black leather pencil skirt ▪ Neon green knitted v-neck sweater
S/S 1994 Gianni Versace Silver Tone Safety Pin Medusa Pendent Hair Clip
By Gianni Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
logos and is complete with additional safety pins that dangle off the clip. One of Gianni Versace's most
$2,760Sale Price|20% Off
Size: IT42
S/S 1994 Gianni Versace Couture Green Safety Pin Medusa Silk Paisley Wrap Top
By Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a gorgeous Bohemian-inspired safety pin Gianni Versace collared shirt, designed by
S/S 1994 Gianni Versace Black Leather Gold-Tone Safety Pin Belt Mini Bag Pouch
By Gianni Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
closure, and is made complete with iconic gold-tone Versace Medusa relief safety pins. Approximate
Iconic Versace Black Mini Skirt With Safety Pins & Slit 1994
By Gianni Versace, Versace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Gianni Versace black crinkle fabric mini skirt
Gianni Versace safety pin royal blue leather jacket
By Gianni Versace
Located in New York, NY
This rare Gianni Versace safety pin leather jacket is a beautiful blue. It has three safety pins
Gianni Versace Couture Gold Safety Pin Dress
By Gianni Versace
Located in New York, NY
gold safety pins on this slashed at the shoulders dress have Versace's Medusa head logo. The dress is
rare GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE Safety Pin dress
By Gianni Versace
Located in New York, NY
Iconic and very rare safety pin dress from the Spring 1994 collection that launched Elizabeth
Gianni Versace Couture Crinkle Silk Safety Pin Dress
By Gianni Versace
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful punk inspired red crinkle silk dress adorned with large gold safety pins with the Gianni
Vintage GIANNI VERSACE Iconic Medusa Safety Pin Necklace Belt
By Gianni Versace
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage GIANNI VERSACE Iconic Medusa Safety Pin Necklace Belt Measurements: Wearable Length: 32.28
1990s Gianni Versace Couture Slashed and Safety Pinned Suit
By Gianni Versace
Located in New York, NY
1990s Gianni Versace Couture Slashed and Safety Pinned Suit. Gianni Versace took inspiration from
Iconic Gianni Versace 90s Safety Pin Belt
By Versace
Located in Brunswick West, Victoria
Chain belt by Gianni Versace. Original tags still attached. This belt is unmarked, but authentic
Gianni Versace Couture, Black day dress with safety pins, Spring/Summer 1994
By Gianni Versace
Located in London, GB
a series of silver-tone Medusa safety pins. It is labelled and lined and features a discreet zip at
Gianni Versace Iconic Gold Medusa 1994 Safety Pin Shift Dress
By Versace
Located in Brunswick West, Victoria
Classic shift dress in cream by Gianni Versace with a gold safety pin detail at the shoulder. This
90s Lifetime Versace Black Body Con Dress with Safety Pins
By Gianni Versace Couture, Gianni Versace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa 1990s lifetime Gianni Versace black silk blend cocktail dress with just enough elastane to
Gianni Versace Catalogue No 26 Richard Avedon 1994 Safety Pin Linda Evangelista
By Versace
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Gianni Versace Book No.26 by Richard Avedon 1994 Safety Pin All the Supermodels. Gianni Versace
Iconic Gianni Versace Safety Pin Mini Dress Runway 1994
By Versace, Gianni Versace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Important and rare vintage Gianni Versace black safety pin mini dress from 1994. The black
Important Gianni Versace safety pin leather mini skirt, Fall 1994
By Gianni Versace
Located in London, GB
collection. The skirt features various Versace medusa silver safety pins and separate leather belt with heavy
Gianni Versace 1994 Safety Pin Belt
By Gianni Versace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Snag yourself a piece from the Versace archives! Circa Spring of 1994 from Gianni's iconic safety
Iconic Gianni Versace Couture Safety Pin Dress
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Water Mill, NY
One of the most memorable dresses in history the iconic Gianni Versace Couture safety pin dress. A
Gianni Versace 1990s Punk Collection Orange Safety Pin Skirt
By Gianni Versace
Located in New York, NY
Gianni Versace 1990s Punk Collection orange Safety Pin Skirt
Vintage Gianni Versace 1994 Safety Pin Leather Mini Skirt
By Gianni Versace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic vintage Gianni Versace black leather skirt adorned with safety pins at hem & hips. Original
Gianni Versace Couture Safety Pin Short Dress Jumpsuit, 1994
By Gianni Versace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This fabulous Gianni Versace Couture safety pin dress, has a short jumpsuit underneath the dress
Gianni Versace Medusa Head Safety Pin Skirt, 1990s
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in New York, NY
1990s Gianni Versace Medusa Head Safety Pin Skirt
1990s Gianni Versace Hot Pink Punk Safety Pin Collection Jacket
By Gianni Versace
Located in New York, NY
Exceptionally rare HOT PINK silk "jean jacket" from Gianni Versace's famous punk collection. This
rare GIANNI VERSACE black leather jacket with safety pins 1994
By Gianni Versace
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare butter soft jet black lambskin jacket with medusa adorned silver safety pins from Gianni
Gianni Versace New Size 37.5 Safety Pin Boots 1990s
By Gianni Versace, Versus Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
Fabulous black leather boots from Gianni Versace Versus Collection. They are calf height with a
Versace Safety Pin Dress, 1994
By Gianni Versace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Important and rare vintage Gianni Versace black safety pin mini dress from the 1994 runway
1990S GIANNI VERSACE Lilac Rayon Blend Crepe Safety Pin Suit Skirt
By Gianni Versace
Located in New York, NY
1990S GIANNI VERSACE Lilac Rayon Blend Crepe Safety Pin Suit Skirt
Iconic black leather skirt with safety pin Gianni Versace SS 1994
By Gianni Versace
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
in which Gianni Versace showed the killer gold safety-pin dress worn to such eye-popping effect by
VERSUS by GIANNI VERSACE Black Leather Safety Pin Wristlet Bag
By Gianni Versace, Versus Versace
Located in San Francisco, CA
VERSUS by GIANNI VERSACE wristlet comes in a black leather featuring a large safety pin logo design
Versace White Lace Safety Pin Dress
By Versace, Gianni Versace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Gianni Versace trapeze style white lace dress with gold tone medusa safety pins scattered
1990s Gianni Versace Punk Collection Crystal Safety Pin Lace Blouse
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in New York, NY
1990s Gianni Versace Punk Collection Crystal Safety Pin Lace Blouse
Gianni Versace S/S 1994 Vintage Safety Pins Black Leather Jacket Coat
By Gianni Versace
Located in Naples, FL
Gianni Versace S/S 1994 Vintage Safety Pins Black Leather Jacket Coat Black Gianni Versace vintage
Versace Black Leather Safety Pin Mules
By Gianni Versace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black leather mules with worker tread sole and large iconic Versace safety pin shoe brooch.
Sexy 1990s Gianni Versace Punk Safety Pin Collection Cream Lace Dress & Jacket
By Gianni Versace
Located in New York, NY
Set of dress and jacket with several gold medusa logo iconic safety pins. 1994
Gianni Versace Versus 90's Vintage Black Leather Safety Pin Jacket
By Gianni Versace, Versus Versace
Located in Concord, NC
Iconic rare Versus Gianni Versace black leather safety pin blazer Soft black leather with slit
1990S GIANNI VERSACE Paisley Silk Punk Safety Pin Collection Blouse Sz 40
By Gianni Versace
Located in New York, NY
1990S GIANNI VERSACE Paisley Silk Punk Safety Pin Collection Blouse Sz 40
1990S GIANNI VERSACE Paisley Silk Twill Blouse From The Punk Medusa Safety Pin
By Gianni Versace
Located in New York, NY
1990S GIANNI VERSACE Paisley Silk Twill Blouse From The Punk Medusa Safety Pin Collection
Versace Rare Spring 1994 Black Patent Leather Safety Pin Bag
By Gianni Versace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
pins. Features a belt buckle snap closure and a large Medusa head safety pin top handle with the Greek
Gianni Versace Couture Cocktail Dress
By Gianni Versace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gianni Versace Couture Black Safety Pin dress Circa 94. Gold Medusa embellished safety pins hold
S/S 1994 Gianni Versace Safety Pin Medusa Embellished Black Mini Dress
By Gianni Versace Couture, Gianni Versace
Located in Concord, NC
Stunning Gianni Versace vintage black safety pin mini dress from the iconic Spring Summer 1994 punk
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H 7.88 in W 2.76 in L 11.82 in
Rare Vintage 1994 Gianni Versace Couture Large Black Leather Safety Pin Bag
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Rare collectible gianni versace safety pin top handle bag in black grained leather. This is the
S/S 1994 Gianni Versace Vintage Mini Green Leather Safety Pin Bag
By Gianni Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a fabulous bright green Gianni Versace safety pin mini bag, designed by Gianni Versace
Gianni Versace Medusa & Safety Pin Link Chain Belt
By Versace, Gianni Versace
Located in Geneva, CH
Important 90’s Gianni Versace link chain belt, playfully adorned with dangling safety pins
1994 GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE silk safety pin jacket
By Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Vivid floral printed silk jacket with silver and gold safety pins from Gianni Versace Couture
Rare Iconic 1994 Gianni Versace Men's Safety Pin Suit
By Gianni Versace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gianni Versace 1994 S/S men's safety pin double breasted suit in excellent condition. Versace
Gianni Versace black leather safety pin mini skirt, c. 1994
By Gianni Versace
Located in London, GB
collection. The skirt features various Versace medusa silver safety pins and separate leather belt with heavy
Gianni Versace Iconic Silver Toned Iconic Safety Pin Belt/Necklace
By Gianni Versace
Located in Nice, FR
GIANNI VERSACE iconic silver toned chain link belt featuring safety pins and Medusas heads. Can be
1994 Versace Safety Pin Belt
By Versace, Gianni Versace
Located in London, GB
Elizabeth Hurley wore that infamous safety pin dress. It features square links with varying sizes of safety
Gianni Versace Iconic Gold Toned Medusa and Safety Pin Belt/Necklace
By Gianni Versace
Located in Nice, FR
GIANNI VERSACE iconic gold tone chain link belt/necklace featuring safety pins and Medusas
Amazing Gianni Versace Couture SS 1994 Safety Pin Preppy Skirt Suit
By Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Switzerland, CH
Pleated preppy style skirt Jacket closes with VERSACE safety pin closure - GIANNI VERSACE at it's best
S/S 1994 Gianni Versace Vintage Mini Black Leather Safety Pin Bag
By Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in West Hollywood, CA
the famous Versace 'Safety Pin' dress. This petite bag prominently features the iconic Versace safety
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H 5.52 in W 1.78 in L 7.49 in
Very Rare Vintage 1994 Gianni Versace Black Patent Safety Pin Top Handle Bag
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Archival Versace piece from 1994 collection. Item shows slight marks on the patent leather as seen
ICONIC Gianni Versace Safety Pin Dress, 1994
By Gianni Versace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"THAT dress" by Gianni Versace from Spring/Summer 1994 Another version of this design was made
Gianni Versace Safety Pin Sunglasses Mod 427 Col 279
By Gianni Versace
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Gianni Versace Sunglasses Mod 427 Col 279
Gianni Versace SS1994 Safety Pin Vest
By Gianni Versace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
the ‘80s and ‘90s. The safety pin pieces produced for Versace’s spring 1994 collection are among his
Gianni Versace SS1994 Safety Pin Backpack
By Gianni Versace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
her powers. And that’s without mentioning the safety pins, a punk staple Gianni turned on their head
1990s Gianni Versace Black Leather Safety Pin Belt
By Gianni Versace
Located in Copenhagen, DK
An iconic 1990s Gianni Versace black leather belt with silver hardware and exaggerated safety pin
Iconic Gianni Versace Couture Safety Pin Gown Spring 1994
By Gianni Versace Couture, Gianni Versace
Located in W1, GB
-pin ornaments.This version of the safety pin dress from Gianni Versace's Spring 1994 Punk collection
Iconic Gianni Versace Couture Safety Pin Bag Spring 1994
By Gianni Versace Couture, Gianni Versace
Located in W1, GB
Iconic Gianni Versace Couture safety pin bag from the Spring 1994 Punk collection. The black
1994 Gianni Versace Couture Slashed Suit with Safety Pins
By Gianni Versace Couture, Gianni Versace
Located in New York, NY
On a warm summer evening in 1994 Gianni Versace created Elizabeth Hurley. He did it with a black
S/S 2005 Versace by Donatella Medusa Medallion Backless Halter Top Blue Blouse
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a mint-colored Versace halter neck designed by Donatella Versace. From the Spring/Summer 2005 collection, this wrap halter neck top is complete with a large interlocking V...
Roberto Cavalli 2011 s/s fringes low cut mini dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH
Roberto Cavalli 2011 s/s fringes low cut mini dress Fringed dress with alligator/snake print from the iconic 2011S/S collection. The low-cut dress has an asymmetric style and is cra...
Fall 2000 Dolce & Gabbana Lilac Silk Dress with Scarf
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Marlborough, GB
Dolce & Gabbana three-piece dress set, Fall Winter 2000 Comprised of lilac silk satin slip base, overlaid with a sheer pink/purple silk chiffon layer and matching scarf Scarf is ple...
CHANEL CC White And Silver Minaudière
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
A piece as rarely seen. Chanel has outdone herself in this silver and white minaudiere. On the one hand, a large silver CC shiny on the top then subtly rounded white on the bottom an...
F/W 1993 Karl Lagerfeld Dark Green Backless Halter Point Hem Chiffon Dress
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This incredible deep green dress by Karl Lagerfeld is from the Fall/Winter 1993 collection and features an intricate skirt design featured heavily on the season's runway. This ultra-...
Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 2002 Iconic Bamboo Heel Leather Sandals US 9.5 It - 39.5
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Gucci Iconic Bamboo High Heel Sandals Spring-Summer 2002 collection US size 9.5 B - Italian 39.5 B Dark brown leather, braided cord that wraps and ties, leather sole & ...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2000 “Eye” Runway Red Black Leather Cut Out Vest Jacket
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2000 “Eye” Runway Red Black Leather Cut Out Vest Jacket Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Spring / Summer 2000 “Eye” Runway look #50 Style...
Celine S/S 2004 Runway Floral Print Silk Dress with Fringed Scarf
By Michael Kors, Celine
Located in PARIS, FR
Seen during the runway, this fluid silk crepe dress features a bold oversized floral print in fuchsia and ivory over a turquoise background. The gently flared silhouette is paired w...
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...
Thierry Mugler Couture SS 2001 Beaded Evening Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Praha 4, Hlavní město Praha
Thierry Mugler Couture elegant evening dress from spring summer 2001 collection. PVC collar with glass beads embroideries. High leg slit. Open back. Rounded hem. Deep purple colour....
EPIC John Galliano Evening Gown Black Silk Dress FW 08/09
By John Galliano
Located in Berlin, BE
This black silk evening gown by John Galliano, from his Fall/Winter 08/09 Collection is one of those moments: a love letter to the art of couture at its most theatrical and refined. ...
Thierry Mugler Couture Dramatic Silk Corset Top Bodice Bustier
By Thierry Mugler Couture
Located in Berlin, BE
Breathtaking Thierry Mugler Couture 02/03 Silk Corset. A vision of bold sensuality and architectural elegance. This is piece is unworn and comes with the original tag from FW 2002/20...
$1,499Sale Price|50% Off
Size: 36
UNWORN Chanel Black Neckholder Swimsuit with Coco No 5 Logo Coin Details 36
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Switzerland, CH
Classic CHANEL signature one-piece bodysuit Can also be worn as swimsuit Beautiful cut with open back Looks like bikini from back Coin details on straps and in front...
GIORGIO SANT'ANGELO METALLIC KIMONO FAN BLOUSE 1970s
By Giorgio di Sant' Angelo
Located in New York, NY
GIORGIO SANT'ANGELO METALLIC KIMONO FAN BLOUSE 1970s Crimped black and gold kimono-cut top, non-conforming black net sash decorated with metallic gold threads and sequins. Labeled an...
Iconic 1990s Dolce & Gabbana Beaded Fringe Bustier Top
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Dallas, TX
1990s Dolce & Gabbana Beaded Fringe Bustier Top An iconic collector’s piece from the early '90s, this Dolce & Gabbana bustier is a standout example of the brand’s bold, embellished ...
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H 3 in W 2.75 in
ANTIQUE CHINESE Blue Embroidered Silk SCENT PURSE BAG 19th Century POUCH Ch'ing
Located in Rome, Rome
- Beautiful embroidered Chinese scent pouch. - From the late 19th century (Qing/Ch'ing Dinasty) - Blue Silk with lovely floral embroidery on both sides - Silk tassel elements - These...
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.