$3,120Sale Price|20% Off
rare VERSACE 2008 black sequins bead embellishment ruffle strap dress IT38 XS
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare VERSACE 2008 black sequins bead embellishment ruffle strap dress IT38 XS Reference: TGAS/D00408 Brand: Versace Designer: Donatella Versace Material: Cotton, Silk Color: Black Pa...
VERSACE Purple Metallic 22394 Greca Leather Wallet
By Versace
Located in San Francisco, CA
VERSACE 2008 wallet in a purple metallic embossed leather featuring bi fold style, and inner slot.
2008 Vintage Versace Violet Silk Chiffon Dress Gown NWT
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
VERSACE GOWN FW 2008 Size: IT 44 (US 8 approx.) Condition: Pristine, New with Tags Original Retail back in 2008: Over $18,000 A breathtaking piece of fashion history, this rare arc...
2008 Vintage Versace Embellished White Long Dress Gown 42 - 6
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
2008 VERSACE DRESS Precision tailoring and streamlined silhouettes have made Versace a red carpet favorite.
2008 Vintage Versace Strapless Crystal & Metal Embellished Silk Chiffon Gown 40
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
2008 VINTAGE VERSACE SWAROVSKI AND METAL EMBROIDERY DRESS Strapless design, artfully embellished body and chiffon skirt - ensure a stunning silhouette.
Versace Resort 2008 Plunging Neckline Floral Print Open Back Evening Dress Gown
By Versace
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Versace Resort 2008 Plunging Neckline Floral Print Open Back Evening Dress Gown Size IT 42 Condition: Main brand tag has been removed
$1,675
Size: IT 42 / US 6 / 8
Versace Spring 2008 Runway Purple Blue Cape Back Jersey Avant Garde Dress Sz 42
By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy Spring 2008 Runway ( Look # 40 ) GIANNI VERSACE Avant Garde cape back sleeveless purple Grecian style dress!
VERSACE Size 2 Brown Silk Wool Strappy Dress
By Versace
Located in San Francisco, CA
VERSACE dress from the 2008 collection is expertly crafted in Italy.
Unavailable
Size: See Description
Versace 2008 Pink Brown Silk Chiffon Mini Dress w Medusa Buckle & Drape Panels
By Versace
Located in Portland, OR
We think this is such an incredible Versace dress! This dress was featured in the Versace 2008 Resort collection in yellow.
VERSACE – 2008 Multicolor Viscose Top with Pleated Shoulder Straps Size 4US
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Cuggiono, MI
It features a side zip closure and it is dated 2008, which means that the head of design was at the time Donatella Versace.
VERSACE 2008 sequins bead embellishment satin ruffle pleated strap dress IT38
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare VERSACE 2008 black sequins bead embellishment satin ruffle pleated strap dress IT38 XS Reference: TGAS/D00408 Brand: Versace Designer: Donatella Versace Material: Cotton, Silk C...
Versace Purple Silk Tim Roeloffs Photo Collage Cocktail Shift Dress, 2008
By Versace
Located in San Francisco, CA
Versace Fall 2008 purple silk sleeveless dress printed with a collage of Dutch artist Tim Roeloffs' photography.
Versace by Donatella Pre-Fall 2008 Ruched purple stretch slit gown
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in Milano, IT
- Designed by Donatella Versace - Sold by Skof.Archive - Pre-Fall 2008 - Purple stretch Versace gown - Slinky one shoulder - High-slit dress debuted on the season’s runway as look ...
2008 VERSACE silk gazar dress with artwork by Tim Roeloffs - new with tags
By Versace
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare silk gazar runway dress designed by Versace with digital print artwork from Dutch artist Tim Roeloffs.
Versace S/S08 silk beige oversized pocket cargo dress shorts IT 40
By Versace
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Versace Spring Summer 2008 silk cargo shorts in beige Two large oversized pockets to the front Can be worn high on the waist or low on the hips as on the runway depending on your wai...
Versace S/S 08 turquoise strapless tassel fringe corset bustier midi maxi dress
By Versace
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI Vintage Versace Spring Summer 2008 strapless dress in turquoise Ruched bust Inner boned corset with underwired cups Long ties at the bust with long leather tassels, these ...
Gianni Versace Couture Train Case Bag
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Calling all Versace collectors! Circa 2008 for the limited edition Madonna collection, this train case bag is crafted from white leather and features the Greek Key in white stitching...
Versace 2008 Black Stretch Knit Bodycon Short Sleeve Turtleneck Dress
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Portland, OR
This is from the Donatella Versace pre-fall 2008 collection and we have documented the piece with a photo.
GIANNI VERSACE / GV-2008
By Gianni Versace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black leather handbag with oversized silver safety pin handle. Silver grommets and small safety pin accents and medusa's.
New Versace Purple Croc Embossed Leather 2008 Handbag
By Versace
Located in Lake Park, FL
This is a 2008 new with tags Versace purple croc embossed leather 2 handel handbag with kiss flap top opening with multi zipper compartments and two outter flap compartments.
Versace Leather Clutch Croco Print - yellow 2008
By Versace
Located in Baarn, NL
Bright yellow and yet very civilized Versace clutch from 2008 with matte golden detailing.
Versace & Tim Roeloffs Art Print Silk Dress - yellow 2008
By Versace, Versace & Tim Roeloffs
Located in Baarn, NL
This Versace dress from the fall/winter collection of 2008 was designed by a very special couple: Donatella Versace and the Dutch artist Tim Roeloffs.
2008 Versace Tim Roeloffs art print Silk Shirt
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
RARE 2008 VERSACE SILK BLOUSE WITH ARTWORK BY DUTCH ARTIST TIM ROELOFFS ITALIAN SIZE 44 - US 8 SILK – 95%, ELASTANE – 5% BUTTON-FASTENING FRONT CLOSURE LONG SLEEVE ME...
Versace Croco Print Leather Bag - black 2008
By Versace
Located in Baarn, NL
Large bag by Gianni Versace crafted in black croco print leather. Nice!! This bag has two sturdy handles on top and a long matte gold-tone chain used as a shoulder strap. Two large ...
F/W 2008 Look # 46 VERSACE EMBELLISHED PURPLE GOWN Dress 44 - 8
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
VERSACE Collection Fall/Winter 2008 Look # 46 This Versace dress is simply stunning.
Versace & Tim Roeloffs Art Print Kiss Shopper Bag - purple 2008
By Versace, Versace & Tim Roeloffs
Located in Baarn, NL
Exactly how we know Versace: over-the-top, but oh so beautiful! This bag from 2008 was designed by a very special couple: Donatella Versace and the Dutch artist Tim Roeloffs.The bea...
Versace Leather Clutch Croco Print - pink
By Versace
Located in Baarn, NL
Shocking pink and yet very civilized Versace clutch from 2008 with matte golden detailing.
Vintage Geoffrey Beene Size 12 Navy Blue White Silk 80s Jumpsuit 1980s Nautical
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage 80s GEOFFREY BEENE navy blue and white long sleeve silk jumpsuit ! Features a luxurious double sided silk. Buttons up the front with hidden hook-and-eye closure at top b...
Bobbie Jerome 1950s Sculptural Velvet Handbag with Bakelite Handles
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous rich black silk velvet handbag with rounded deep orange Bakelite top handles. It has a gently curved top and gold clasp closure. The bag is lined in black silk with 2 Ins...
Stunning Snakeskin Patchwork Coat with Sheared Mink Lining and Black Fox Trim
Located in Tustin, CA
The patchwork aesthetic is this fall and winter’s most sought after look, which was proven on the runways during fashion month. Designers created plenty of patchwork pieces for their...
1940s Vintage B. Altman & Co. Denim Chambray Dress w/ Horse Buttons
By B. Altman & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible 1940s B. Altman & Co. Cotton Denim/Chambray dress, with horse buttons up bodice, and at sleeve cuffs! Beautiful lightweight fabric, with a flattering neckline, and full sk...
Manolo Blahnik tan embroidery leather pump - 37.5
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Manolo Blahnik tan embroidery leather pump - 37.5. These adorable Manolo Blahnik pumps are in good condition. They show use with small smudges, shown in picture. The bottom of the sh...
Dolce & Gabbana Vintage 1990's Sheer Open Knit Crochet Fishnet Black Maxi Dress
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Dolce & Gabbana Vintage 1990's Sheer Open Knit Crochet Fishnet Black Maxi Dress M/L Dolce & Gabbana vintage dress featuring V-neck, button closures at center front neckline and open...
$329Sale Price|30% Off
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Iconic Destructured Sailor Stripes Sweater
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage iconic destructured sailor stripes sweater featuring detachable sleeves. This sweater features : - Black knitted fabric with white stripes design. - Turtl...
Chanel Vintage Basketball
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel vintage basketball 1990's {VINTAGE 20+ Years} Made in France Condition: Very good vintage condition
Oscar de la Renta Purple Ombre Houndstooth Check Silk Cocktail Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Francisco, CA
Oscar de la Renta silk pencil cut cocktail dress in a purple checked houndstooth pattern and ombre mid section. Back zip and hook and eye. 100% silk. Made in USA. Size 8. Runs sli...
Chanel Rare Purple Vintage 1990 Weekend Duffel Overnight Duffle Tote
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Purple Vintage 1990 Weekend Duffel Overnight Duffle Tote 1992 {VINTAGE 30 Years} White lamb "CHANEL" lettering stitched on both sides Quilted supple purple lambskin-like...
$995Sale Price|58% Off
Size: 36.5
Gucci 90th Anniversary Ad Runway Python Skakeskin Pump Heels Sz 36.5 $2425
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Worn One Time Minor Markings to Soles Only Gucci's 90th anniversary Fall Runway show, $2425 * Python Heels * Size: 36.5 * Purple & Orange Snakeskin Python * Adjustable A...
1950S Black Nylon/Lace Bullet Bra
Located in New York, NY
1950S Black Nylon/Lace Bullet Bra
NWT Vintage Bob Mackie Size 8 Black and White Color Block Sleeveless Gown Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and flattering brand new with original store tags vintage BOB MACKIE black and white color block Size 8 evening gown! Features blak crepe at bust, white crepe at waist, and...
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1986 Jacket Skirt and Pants Suit
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Water Mill, NY
An amazing iconic fine black wool 3 piece skirt, pant and jacket suit from Azzedine Alaia as displayed in SCAD Fashion Museum in Atlanta. The spectacular front wrapping jacket is a...
UNWORN Dolce & Gabbana Y2K Chocolate Brown Pleated Lace Silk Skirt 40
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Switzerland, CH
GORGEOUS PLEATED DOLCE & GABBANA LACE SILK SKIRT DOLCE & GABBANA LACE SKIRTS ARE A KEY-PIECE OF THE COMING WINTER SEASON A MUST HAVE FOR ANY WARDROBE DETAILS: Gorgeus DO...
1930s Creme and Green Floral Print Silk Chiffon Day Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage 30s creme, green, orange floral print silk day dress. Fit size 2/4
Subversive, maximalist and unabashedly seductive, Gianni Versace’s (1946–97) designs infused high fashion with an entirely new ethos. “I don’t believe in good taste,” the legendary Italian couturier once explained. Instead, he had a sexy good time with fashion — as he did with life. Today, vintage Versace clothing, handbags and other accessories look astonishingly fresh and freshly relevant.
More than any designer before him, Versace mined celebrity, music and Pop art for inspiration. In fact, the New York Times noted in 1997 that the fashion industry “is now driven by contemporary culture because Mr. Versace made it that way.”
Insiders consider his 1991/1992 Autumn/Winter runway show — which featured supermodels Christy Turlington, Cindy Crawford, Naomi Campbell and Linda Evangelista lip-synching George Michael’s “Freedom! '90” — the moment when the two worlds of fashion and pop culture became one, changing both forever.
Versace was born in Reggio di Calabria, Italy. His mother was a successful dressmaker who employed more than 40 seamstresses. As a child, little Gianni marveled at her workshop, which would become a university of sorts, where he learned the exceptional construction techniques that were at the foundation of his creative expression.
In 1972, at age 25, Versace moved to Milan to work in fashion. He launched his first collection — and his label — in 1978, with his older brother Santo managing the business concerns. Soon, sister Donatella, whom Gianni dressed and took to discos when she was still a child, joined the family venture, where she had a creative role and managed enormously popular ready-to-wear lines such as Versus.
Vintage Versace — and Gianni Versace Couture, which debuted in 1989 — has become catnip for modern fashion enthusiasts who seek out the now-iconic house codes that originated in the designs of the 1980s and 1990s. His glamorous and seductive apparel — the clingy skirts and slender, strappy party dresses, as well as the erotic magazine ads that publicized them — looms large, but Versace’s art and historical influences were also vast.
Versace was an art collector, and he took on commissions to create costumes for theatrical performances during the 1980s and spoke of looking to numerous cultures for inspiration. This adventurous spirit of design resulted in his creating jewel-toned prints rooted in Grecian motifs, Etruscan symbols, the Italian Baroque and Andy Warholʼs Marilyn Monroe. There were slinky dresses in Oroton, his patented chain-mail textile that draped like satin, and leather bondage ensembles. Sex sold, for both women and men. Wrote the late curator Richard Martin, “[Versace] became the standard-bearer of gay men’s fashion because he eschewed decorum and designed for desire.”
Following Versace’s tragic murder in 1997, Donatella took over the role of artistic director and continued to evolve the house codes with a twist of her feminine and feminist perspective. Today, Santo Versace is chief executive officer of Versace and Donatella is its chief creative officer.
Browse an extraordinary collection of vintage Versace evening dresses, handbags, day dresses, accessories and more on 1stDibs.