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, belt with silver safety pins
By Gianni Versace
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Gianni versace, Very rare vintage belt with silver safety pins. The item is in good condition with
$1,581Sale Price|20% Off
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
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
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 Couture, Gianni Versace
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
$4,436
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
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
$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
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
$10,398
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 Versace, Gianni 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
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
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
90s Lifetime Versace Black Body Con Dress with Safety Pins
By Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa 1990s lifetime Gianni Versace black silk blend cocktail dress with just enough elastane to
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 Spring/Summer 1994 Safety Pin Leather Jacket
By Gianni Versace
Located in Manchester, GB
Gianni Versace Spring/Summer 1994 leather jacket with silver medusa safety pins of varying size
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 Versus Versace, Gianni 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.
Gianni Versace Versus 90's Vintage Black Leather Safety Pin Jacket
By Versus Versace, Gianni Versace
Located in Concord, NC
Iconic rare Versus Gianni Versace black leather safety pin blazer Soft black leather with slit
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
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
Vintage Iconic GIANNI VERSACE VERSUS Safety Pin Blue Leather Jacket
By Versus Versace
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage Iconic GIANNI VERSACE VERSUS Safety Pin Blue Leather Jacket Measurements taken laid flat
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 Gianni Versace, 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 Gianni Versace, 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, Gianni Versace Couture
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, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in W1, GB
Iconic Gianni Versace Couture safety pin bag from the Spring 1994 Punk collection. The black
$2,500
Size: please refer to measurements
CLAIRE PETTIBONE 2015 Vanilla Cream Lace Bridal Gown Backless Wedding Dress
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Claire Pettibone Romantique Collection 2015 Sample Wedding Dress Vanilla Cream Like with all lighter neutrals, sometimes this leans more yellow, and sometimes this leans more ivory B...
VERSACE Runway blue silk crystal rhinestone embellished fan bondage top IT40 S
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VERSACE Runway blue silk crystal rhinestone embellished fan bondage top IT40 S Reference: TGAS/D01067 Brand: Versace Designer: Donatella Versace Collection: 2022 - Runway Material: S...
F/W 1997 Gucci by Tom Ford Semi-Sheer Brown Wool V-Neck Stretch Ribbed Sweater
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This sweater from Gucci's Fall/Winter 1997 collection, designed by Tom Ford is crafted from brown wool. The sweater features a stretch ribbed knit for a slim, flattering fit and a cl...
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-...
Christian Dior by John Galliano teal double-layered knitted lace dress, ss 1999
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior teal slip dress ▪ Designed by John Galliano ▪ Double-layered ▪ Fine knitted lace ▪ Antique gold lamé ribbon criss-cross appliqués ▪ Gold lurex underdress ▪ Two-t...
Halston Iconic Ultra Feather Faux Suede Cropped Zippered Jacket c 1970s Petite
By Halston
Located in University City, MO
Halston Iconic ultra - feather faux suede bomber style zippered jacket c 1970s Petite Size The stylish petite size cropped hunter green zippered jacket is constructed with Halston's ...
Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 2002 Iconic Bamboo Heel Leather Sandals US 9.5 It - 39.5
By Tom Ford for Gucci, 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 & ...
Vivienne Westwood Corset SS 1992 Runway Worn Rare Collectors black lace ICONIC
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Berlin, BE
HOLY GRAIL Vivienne Westwood Spring/Summer 1992 Collection - a piece that fuses historical seduction with punk-era provocation. Rendered in semi sheer mesh and embroidered black lac...
Vintage 1970s Christian Dior Knitted Bolero Shrug Bed Jacket UK 8-10 US 4-6
By Christian Dior
Located in Nashville, TN
A romance in the softest shade of baby pink, this original 1970's knitted acrylic bed jacket by Christian Dior, is the perfect piece to keep the chill away. The rounded neckline is...
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...
Vivienne Westwood black leather and suede platforms
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood black leather and suede platforms ca. 1990-1996
Vintage Calvin Klein Brown 1980s Glen Plaid Double Breasted 80s Wool Jacket Coat
By Calvin Klein
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic early 1980s vintage CALVIN KLEIN brown glen plaid double breasted wool jacket coat! Classic silhouette with neutral colors of brown, tan and black throughout. Pockets at each si...
$1,726
Size: Recommended size Small / UK 6.
Spring 2003 Christian Dior by John GALLIANO Graffiti Kaos Silk Cami Vest Top
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Sheffield, GB
Spring 2003 Christian Dior by John GALLIANO silk camisole with iconic Graffiti print detail. Sunset Colours and zip detail straps with the Dior Breloque charm. Size; Recommended siz...
Vintage Japanese hand made peach floral silk over coat maxi robe gown kimono
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Vintage Japanese kimono in 100% silk Handmade in Japan Floor length Pale peach with coloured print Comes with a blush pink silk ribbon that gives you the option to wear this open o...
Vivienne Westwood Vintage F/W1991 Dressing Up White Gold Satin Boulle Corset Top
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This is an iconic Vivienne Westwood corset from the Autumn/Winter 1991 "Dressing Up" collection, showcasing the designer's renowned craftsmanship and attention to detail. This long-s...
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.