Skip to main content

Gianni Versace Silk

to
32
225
56
2
21
180
193
66
22
222
80
28
21
17
183
69
230
218
11
Vintage Gianni Versace Couture Runway S/S 2000 Jungle Print Silk Pant Suit It 44
Vintage Gianni Versace Couture Runway S/S 2000 Jungle Print Silk Pant Suit It 44

Vintage Gianni Versace Couture Runway S/S 2000 Jungle Print Silk Pant Suit It 44

By Gianni Versace

Located in Montgomery, TX

Super famous jungle tropical print from S/S runway 2000!!!! Vintage Gianni Versace Couture Silk Pant Suit Designer size - 44 Top - silk, crystal button-up closure, attached scarf.

Category

Early 2000s Italian Trouser Pant Suits

1999 Gianni Versace by Donatella Prototype Abstract Light Blue Silk Skirt IT42
1999 Gianni Versace by Donatella Prototype Abstract Light Blue Silk Skirt IT42

1999 Gianni Versace by Donatella Prototype Abstract Light Blue Silk Skirt IT42

By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture

Located in West Hollywood, CA

From the Gianni Versace archive under Donatella’s direction, this 1999 prototype skirt is crafted from soft silk with an abstract print in light blue and vivid green reminiscent of s...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Pencil Skirts

Gianni Versace S/S 1983 Sequined Blue Floral Ensemble
Gianni Versace S/S 1983 Sequined Blue Floral Ensemble

Gianni Versace S/S 1983 Sequined Blue Floral Ensemble

By Gianni Versace

Located in Paris, FR

Two-piece sequined ensemble Gianni Versace featuring navy silk chiffon base with intricate blue floral sequin appliqué work.

Category

1980s Skirt Suits

F/W 2000 Vintage Gianni Versace Couture Silk Dress w/ Leather Detail
F/W 2000 Vintage Gianni Versace Couture Silk Dress w/ Leather Detail

F/W 2000 Vintage Gianni Versace Couture Silk Dress w/ Leather Detail

By Gianni Versace Couture

Located in Montgomery, TX

Museum-Quality Gianni Versace Couture F/W 2000 Feather Print Silk Dress with Sculptural Leather Waist – Size 40 Tags Attached A rare and highly collectible piece from Gianni Versac...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

2001 GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE silk chiffon RUNWAY dress with leather cap sleeves
2001 GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE silk chiffon RUNWAY dress with leather cap sleeves

2001 GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE silk chiffon RUNWAY dress with leather cap sleeves

By Gianni Versace Couture

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Gianni Versace Couture, Runway 2001 A striking black silk chiffon dress from Gianni Versace Couture, as seen on the runway in 2001.

Category

1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

S/S 1991 Gianni Versace Runway Silk Pop Art Print Multicolor Tunic Button Up Top
S/S 1991 Gianni Versace Runway Silk Pop Art Print Multicolor Tunic Button Up Top

S/S 1991 Gianni Versace Runway Silk Pop Art Print Multicolor Tunic Button Up Top

By Gianni Versace

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Presenting a gorgeous pop art printed oversized tunic blouse designed by Gianni Versace for his Spring/Summer 1991 collection. The front and back feature two contrasting color palett...

Category

1990s Italian Blouses

GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE S/S 2000 Purple Silk Blouse with Swarovski BUTTONS Y2K
GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE S/S 2000 Purple Silk Blouse with Swarovski BUTTONS Y2K

GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE S/S 2000 Purple Silk Blouse with Swarovski BUTTONS Y2K

By Gianni Versace Couture

Located in Switzerland, CH

Beautiful GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE SS 2000 silk blouse Finest purple silk Versace SS 2000 Jungle Collection Extremely versatile Sexy deep cleavage Swarovski crystal buttons Made in ...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Blouses

GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE S/S 2000 Purple Silk Blouse Shawl Collar Swarovski 38
GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE S/S 2000 Purple Silk Blouse Shawl Collar Swarovski 38

GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE S/S 2000 Purple Silk Blouse Shawl Collar Swarovski 38

By Gianni Versace Couture

Located in Switzerland, CH

Beautiful GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE SS 2000 silk blouse Shawl collar Finest light purple fabric Versace SS 2000 Jungle Collection Extremely versatile Swarovski crystal buttons Made in I...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Blouses

1990s Atelier Versace by Gianni Versace Beaded Mesh Silk Dress
1990s Atelier Versace by Gianni Versace Beaded Mesh Silk Dress

1990s Atelier Versace by Gianni Versace Beaded Mesh Silk Dress

By Atelier Versace

Located in Switzerland, CH

Breathtaking Atelier Versace Evening Dress An amazing Haute Couture piece One of the most stunning pieces by Atelier Versace From the 1990s, created by Gianni Versace Fully hand-bea...

Category

1990s Italian Evening Dresses

S/S 2000 Gianni Versace by Donatella Silk Purple Abstract Sleeveless Top IT42
S/S 2000 Gianni Versace by Donatella Silk Purple Abstract Sleeveless Top IT42

S/S 2000 Gianni Versace by Donatella Silk Purple Abstract Sleeveless Top IT42

By Gianni Versace Couture, Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Presenting a vibrant purple and green sleeveless Gianni Versace Couture top designed by Donatella Versace.

Category

Early 2000s Italian Blouses and Tops

2000s Gianni Versace by Donatella Crepe Silk Blend Black Lace Halter Gown IT40
2000s Gianni Versace by Donatella Crepe Silk Blend Black Lace Halter Gown IT40

2000s Gianni Versace by Donatella Crepe Silk Blend Black Lace Halter Gown IT40

By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Presenting a black silk crepe and lace Gianni Versace Couture halter neck gown designed by Donatella Versace.

Category

Early 2000s Italian Maxi Dresses

1990s Versace Leopard Print Silk Jacket
1990s Versace Leopard Print Silk Jacket

1990s Versace Leopard Print Silk Jacket

By Versace, Gianni Versace

Located in London, GB

This jacket was designed by Gianni Versace in Italy the early 1990s, before his tragic death in 1997.

Category

1990s Italian Jackets

Gianni Versace Couture Miami Tasche Vintage beach print 1993
Gianni Versace Couture Miami Tasche Vintage beach print 1993

Gianni Versace Couture Miami Tasche Vintage beach print 1993

By Gianni Versace Couture, Gianni Versace

Located in 10707, DE

Gianni Versace Miami large silk shoulder bag from 1993 with Medusa medallions, South Beach Miami print of tropical vintage ocean front themes can be seen throughout with pop art Mia...

Category

1990s Tote Bags

Gianni Versace Vintage Turquoise Silk Dress with Cutout Back & Grommets S/S 2003
Gianni Versace Vintage Turquoise Silk Dress with Cutout Back & Grommets S/S 2003

Gianni Versace Vintage Turquoise Silk Dress with Cutout Back & Grommets S/S 2003

By Gianni Versace Couture, Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous turquoise stretch silk dress from Gianni Versace. From the front is it a simple fitted sleeveless dress.

Category

1990s Italian Day Dresses

Versace Miami Silk Logo Scarf
Versace Miami Silk Logo Scarf

Versace Miami Silk Logo Scarf

By Gianni Versace

Located in New York, NY

Versace Silk Logo Scarf in deep purple, blue, lime, black with Miami style tropical motifs mixed with signature black/white greek key borders. New with tags, 34" square.

Category

Early 2000s Italian Scarves

Gianni Versace F/W 2000 Runway Plunging Lace Silk Backless Evening Dress Gown
Gianni Versace F/W 2000 Runway Plunging Lace Silk Backless Evening Dress Gown

Gianni Versace F/W 2000 Runway Plunging Lace Silk Backless Evening Dress Gown

By Gianni Versace Couture

Located in Englishtown, NJ

Gianni Versace F/W 2000 Runway Plunging Sheer Lace Silk Backless Evening Dress Gown IT 42 Look 57 from the Fall 2000 Collection.

Category

Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Gianni Versace F/W 2001 Runway Bustier Feather Print Silk Evening Dress Gown
Gianni Versace F/W 2001 Runway Bustier Feather Print Silk Evening Dress Gown

Gianni Versace F/W 2001 Runway Bustier Feather Print Silk Evening Dress Gown

By Gianni Versace Couture

Located in Englishtown, NJ

Gianni Versace F/W 2001 Runway Bustier Feather Print Silk Evening Dress Gown IT 40 Look 56 from the Fall 2001 Collection.

Category

Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Versace 80s Flowers Silk Scarf
Versace 80s Flowers Silk Scarf

Versace 80s Flowers Silk Scarf

By Gianni Versace

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Versace 80s outdoor scene with figurine, dogs and flowers. Green with black trim .

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Scarves

Gianni Versace F/W 2000 Runway Plunging Lace Silk Backless Evening Dress Gown
Gianni Versace F/W 2000 Runway Plunging Lace Silk Backless Evening Dress Gown

Gianni Versace F/W 2000 Runway Plunging Lace Silk Backless Evening Dress Gown

By Gianni Versace Couture

Located in Englishtown, NJ

Gianni Versace F/W 2000 Runway Plunging Sheer Lace Silk Backless Evening Dress Gown IT 40 Look 59 from the Fall 2000 Collection.

Category

Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

S/S 1999 Gianni Versace by Donatella Pink Yellow Orchid Silk Cropped Pants 38IT
S/S 1999 Gianni Versace by Donatella Pink Yellow Orchid Silk Cropped Pants 38IT

S/S 1999 Gianni Versace by Donatella Pink Yellow Orchid Silk Cropped Pants 38IT

By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture

Located in West Hollywood, CA

These Gianni Versace by Donatella pants from the Spring/Summer 1999 collection are cut in a cropped, straight-leg silhouette in yellow silk with a red orchid print.

Category

1990s Italian Pants

Gianni Versace Couture Vintage 1990s Pale Pink Chenille Body Con Dress
Gianni Versace Couture Vintage 1990s Pale Pink Chenille Body Con Dress

Gianni Versace Couture Vintage 1990s Pale Pink Chenille Body Con Dress

By Gianni Versace

Located in Sparks, NV

Details: Fully Lined Size Zip and Hook Closure Marked Size: 6 Estimated Size: Small Color: Pale Pink Fabric: 92% Cotton/ 8% Silk Label: Gianni Versace Measurements: ...

Category

1990s Italian Casual Dresses

Gianni Versace Couture FW 2001 Red Silk Tulle Feather Printed Cocktail Dress 40
Gianni Versace Couture FW 2001 Red Silk Tulle Feather Printed Cocktail Dress 40

Gianni Versace Couture FW 2001 Red Silk Tulle Feather Printed Cocktail Dress 40

By Gianni Versace Couture, Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace

Located in Montgomery, TX

An exquisite example of early 2000s couture, this dress is ideal for collectors, red carpet moments, or those seeking a wearable work of art. Crafted from layers of silk and tulle, t...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

1990S GIANNI VERSACE Acid Green & Red Wool Silk Jersey Strapless Empire Waist D
1990S GIANNI VERSACE Acid Green & Red Wool Silk Jersey Strapless Empire Waist D

1990S GIANNI VERSACE Acid Green & Red Wool Silk Jersey Strapless Empire Waist D

By Gianni Versace

Located in New York, NY

Never worn, Fully lined in silk with boned bodice. European tagged size 42 1990S GIANNI VERSACE Acid Green & Red Wool Silk Jersey Strapless Empire Waist Dress With Aqua Blue Details

Category

1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

S/S 2001 Gianni Versace by Donatella Orange Silk Greek Key Buckle Belted IT40
S/S 2001 Gianni Versace by Donatella Orange Silk Greek Key Buckle Belted IT40

S/S 2001 Gianni Versace by Donatella Orange Silk Greek Key Buckle Belted IT40

By Gianni Versace Couture, Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Presenting a pair of vibrant orange Gianni Versace Couture pants, designed by Donatella Versace.

Category

Early 2000s Italian Pants

S/S 2003 Gianni Versace by Donatella Ruffle Silk Chiffon Black Blazer Y2K IT40
S/S 2003 Gianni Versace by Donatella Ruffle Silk Chiffon Black Blazer Y2K IT40

S/S 2003 Gianni Versace by Donatella Ruffle Silk Chiffon Black Blazer Y2K IT40

By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Presenting a fabulous ruffled silk chiffon trimmed blazer designed by Donatella for the Gianni Versace Couture Spring/Summer 2003 collection.

Category

Early 2000s Italian Jackets

Versace Balletto Printed Silk Square Scarf
Versace Balletto Printed Silk Square Scarf

Versace Balletto Printed Silk Square Scarf

By Versace, Gianni Versace

Located in Geneva, CH

As a true dance enthusiast, it is not surprising to find references to this Art in Gianni's work. From 1984 until his tragic death, Gianni Versace collaborated with the famous French...

Category

1990s Italian Scarves

S/S 2000 Gianni Versace by Donatella Runway Purple Silk Plunge Wrap Top IT40
S/S 2000 Gianni Versace by Donatella Runway Purple Silk Plunge Wrap Top IT40

S/S 2000 Gianni Versace by Donatella Runway Purple Silk Plunge Wrap Top IT40

By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Presenting a purple silk wrap Gianni Versace Couture top designed by Donatella Versace.

Category

Early 2000s Italian Blouses and Tops

Versace by Donatella Versace F/W 2003 Black Silk Gown
Versace by Donatella Versace F/W 2003 Black Silk Gown

Versace by Donatella Versace F/W 2003 Black Silk Gown

By Gianni Versace

Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH

Introducing a sophisticated black gown from the esteemed Fall/Winter 2003 collection by Versace, designed by the iconic Donatella Versace. This floor-length silk masterpiece exemplif...

Category

Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Versace Medusa and Leopard Silk Shawl
Versace Medusa and Leopard Silk Shawl

Versace Medusa and Leopard Silk Shawl

By Gianni Versace

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This Versace Vintage Medusa & Leopard Scarf is crafted from 100% silk. Preowned in excellent condition.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Scarves

silk Versace Sport shirt dress vintage
silk Versace Sport shirt dress vintage

silk Versace Sport shirt dress vintage

By Gianni Versace

Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ

A luxurious silk Versace Sport shirt dress is for sale! This unique and stylish piece from the famous Italian brand Versace, part of the Sport collection. The dress is crafted from ...

Category

1990s Italian Tunics and Wrap Dresses

S/S 1999 Gianni Versace by Donatella Ad Seafoam Green Linen Silk Suit IT42
S/S 1999 Gianni Versace by Donatella Ad Seafoam Green Linen Silk Suit IT42

S/S 1999 Gianni Versace by Donatella Ad Seafoam Green Linen Silk Suit IT42

By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This seafoam green Gianni Versace skirt suit was designed by Donatella Versace.

Category

1990s Italian Skirt Suits

GIANNI VERSACE Vintage baroque royal optical graphic print collar shirt IT38 XS
GIANNI VERSACE Vintage baroque royal optical graphic print collar shirt IT38 XS

GIANNI VERSACE Vintage baroque royal optical graphic print collar shirt IT38 XS

By Gianni Versace

Located in Hong Kong, NT

GIANNI VERSACE Vintage baroque royal optical graphic print collar shirt IT38 XS Reference: TGAS/D00340 Brand: Gianni Versace Designer: Gianni Versace Material: Silk, Polyester Color:...

Category

1990s Italian Blouses and Tops

Gianni Versace Couture Open-Back Tropical Print Runway Silk Jersey Dress, SS2000
Gianni Versace Couture Open-Back Tropical Print Runway Silk Jersey Dress, SS2000

Gianni Versace Couture Open-Back Tropical Print Runway Silk Jersey Dress, SS2000

By Donatella Versace, Gianni Versace Couture

Located in Geneva, CH

Versace's garments deliver glamour, sex-appeal and sophistication, fit for any occasion ! This 2000 Spring-Summer dress is no exception ! Modeled by Erin O'Connor in look 14 on the r...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE SS 2000 Jungle Palm Print Silk Top Dress Shorts 3 PCS Set
GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE SS 2000 Jungle Palm Print Silk Top Dress Shorts 3 PCS Set

GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE SS 2000 Jungle Palm Print Silk Top Dress Shorts 3 PCS Set

By Gianni Versace Couture

Located in Switzerland, CH

Beautiful GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE SS 2000 jungle print silk ensemble Consisting of 3 pieces (Hot Pants, Top with Neckholder, Silk Square) Finest printed silk with the famous Versace...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

Versace Vintage Silk Brown Small Scarf
Versace Vintage Silk Brown Small Scarf

Versace Vintage Silk Brown Small Scarf

By Gianni Versace

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Versace small brown flower silk scarf. Hand rolled edges. Minor Wear . Does not include box.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Scarves

GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE S/S 1999 Yellow Silk & Linen Summer Dress 40 as on Gisele
GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE S/S 1999 Yellow Silk & Linen Summer Dress 40 as on Gisele

GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE S/S 1999 Yellow Silk & Linen Summer Dress 40 as on Gisele

By Gianni Versace Couture

Located in Switzerland, CH

Canary-yellow silk and linen blend summer dress by Gianni Versace Couture From the famous Spring / Summer 1999 collection Featured both on runway show and in the AD campaign with Gis...

Category

1990s Italian Informal Dresses

S/S 2000 Gianni Versace by Donatella Runway Purple Silk Tie Crop Tank Top 40IT
S/S 2000 Gianni Versace by Donatella Runway Purple Silk Tie Crop Tank Top 40IT

S/S 2000 Gianni Versace by Donatella Runway Purple Silk Tie Crop Tank Top 40IT

By Gianni Versace Couture, Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Presenting a beautiful purple silk Gianni Versace tank top designed by Donatella Versace.

Category

Early 2000s Italian Tank Tops

Gianni Versace F/W 1998 Runway Barbed Wire Crystal Embellished Mini Dress
Gianni Versace F/W 1998 Runway Barbed Wire Crystal Embellished Mini Dress

Gianni Versace F/W 1998 Runway Barbed Wire Crystal Embellished Mini Dress

By Gianni Versace

Located in Englishtown, NJ

Gianni Versace F/W 1998 Runway Barbed Wire Crystal Embellished Mini Dress IT 42 Gianni Versace black silk and purple lining barbed wire mini dress featuring silk appliqués embellish...

Category

1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

rare GIANNI VERSACE Vintage navy blue gothic font logo graphic shirt IT52 XL
rare GIANNI VERSACE Vintage navy blue gothic font logo graphic shirt IT52 XL

rare GIANNI VERSACE Vintage navy blue gothic font logo graphic shirt IT52 XL

By Gianni Versace

Located in Hong Kong, NT

rare GIANNI VERSACE Vintage navy blue gothic font logo graphic shirt IT52 XL Reference: TGAS/D00890 Brand: Gianni Versace Designer: Gianni Versace Material: Feels like silk Color: Bl...

Category

1990s Collars

GIANNI VERSACE Vintage baroque royal optical graphic print collar shirt IT38 XS
GIANNI VERSACE Vintage baroque royal optical graphic print collar shirt IT38 XS

GIANNI VERSACE Vintage baroque royal optical graphic print collar shirt IT38 XS

By Gianni Versace

Located in Hong Kong, NT

GIANNI VERSACE Vintage baroque royal optical graphic print collar shirt IT38 XS Reference: TGAS/D00340 Brand: Gianni Versace Designer: Gianni Versace Material: Silk, Polyester Color:...

Category

1990s Italian Collars

RARE Gianni Versace Couture 1998 Embroidered Evening Dress Gown as on Courtney
RARE Gianni Versace Couture 1998 Embroidered Evening Dress Gown as on Courtney

RARE Gianni Versace Couture 1998 Embroidered Evening Dress Gown as on Courtney

By Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture

Located in Switzerland, CH

A VERY RARE AND UNIQUE DRESS CREATED BY GIANNI VERSACE BEFORE HIS DEAD OWN A PIECE OF FASHION HISTORY A TRUE GEM - SO HARD TO FIND Gorgeous GIANNI VERSACE gown Pink and black...

Category

1990s Italian Evening Gowns

Gianni Versace Couture Asymmetric Gown with Lace Cut outs SS 1998
Gianni Versace Couture Asymmetric Gown with Lace Cut outs SS 1998

Gianni Versace Couture Asymmetric Gown with Lace Cut outs SS 1998

By Gianni Versace Couture, Gianni Versace

Located in Water Mill, NY

A gorgeous Gianni Versace Couture full length black silk and lace dress.

Category

1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Versace SS1995 Navy Silk Ballerina Mini Skirt (XS)
Versace SS1995 Navy Silk Ballerina Mini Skirt (XS)

Versace SS1995 Navy Silk Ballerina Mini Skirt (XS)

By Versace, Gianni Versace

Located in Brooklyn, NY

VALHALLA VINTAGE Versace Spring Summer 1995 navy silk bias cut ballerina mini skirt. As seen on Kate Moss. A satin waistband and double layer ruffle hem give this skirt wonderful di...

Category

1990s Italian Circle Skirts

Vintage Versace Couture  Silk Blouse
Vintage Versace Couture  Silk Blouse

Vintage Versace Couture Silk Blouse

By Gianni Versace Couture, Versace

Located in London, GB

A pretty vintage blouse by Gianni Versace Couture,. In a soft white with black bow print , the blouse has a tie neck and button cuffs. Size EU Italian 42, measurements: Bust 38/9'',...

Category

1980s Italian Blouses

Atelier Versace 90's Silk Blanket
Atelier Versace 90's Silk Blanket

Atelier Versace 90's Silk Blanket

$927Sale Price|20% Off

Atelier Versace 90's Silk Blanket

By Gianni Versace, Atelier Versace

Located in PARIS, FR

Exquisite piece from there real Gianni Versace period Size 138 cm

Category

1990s Pillows and Throws

  • 1
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Gianni Versace Silk", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Gianni Versace Silk For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary gianni versace silk you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Brown, Beige, Gray and more in stock now. If you’re looking for a gianni versace silk from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture and Versace are often thought to be among the most stylish. Finding a gianni versace silk for sale for women should be easy, but there are 226 pieces available to browse for men as well.

How Much is a Gianni Versace Silk?

The price for a gianni versace silk starts at $43 and tops out at $99,500, and on average, selling for $1,267.

Gianni Versace for sale on 1stDibs

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.

Finding the Right Clothing for You

Start building your collection of covetable and iconic vintage clothing today — no matter where you roam, there is a curated selection of designer dresses and gowns, sweaters, shirts, dazzling shoes and more on 1stDibs that will keep you covered in the hottest styles from head to toe.

From elegant museum-worthy vintage Chanel dresses and jackets to audacious T-shirts and trousers from provocative punk designer Vivienne Westwood, one thing is abundantly clear: If the clothing for sale on 1stDibs could talk, it would certainly make a statement. 

For fashion lovers, the 1990s have become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers — think John Galliano and Roberto Cavalli — but maybe ‘80s accessories are among your (guilty?) pleasures. 

Playful, boldly colored coats and outerwear from Moschino, Ralph Lauren and other titans of the era can take a simpler ensemble to the next level, while chic and practical suits from the likes of Christian Dior and Balmain endure for haute couture advocates and beyond. 

And vintage is the name of the game on today’s red carpets, too. Celebrity stylists are turning to archival pieces created by the likes of Bob Mackie, Thierry Mugler and Jean-Paul Gaultier as alternatives to new gowns plucked straight off the runway. Wearing such sought-after items gives celebrities instant allure and suggests a personal style that’s not only achingly glamorous but intellectually informed and influenced by a love of craftsmanship. 

Those seeking contemporary luxury looks and in-demand street-style fits can indulge in designs by Bottega Veneta, Miu Miu and Loro Piana, while pieces from Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent and Versace endure as examples of fashion’s most covetable goods. 

The future — and glamorous past — of fashion is yours for the wearing. Find vintage clothing and accessories for sale on 1stDibs, including designs by Balenciaga, Valentino, Celine, Loewe and more.