1990s Gianni Versace Couture Leather Medusa Relief Acrylic Frame Handle Mini Bag
By Gianni Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
In the 1990s, Gianni Versace designed this unique top-handle bag for his namesake brand.
1990s Gianni Versace Couture Leather Medusa Relief Acrylic Frame Handle Mini Bag
By Gianni Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
In the 1990s, Gianni Versace designed this unique top-handle bag for his namesake brand.
S/S 2001 Gianni Versace by Donatella Greek Key Logo Baroque Shoulder Bag
By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Gianni Versace shoulder bag designed by Donatella Versace from the Spring/Summer 2001 collection is shaped in a long rectangular silhouette with a front flap. It is crafted in m...
F/W 2001 Gianni Versace by Donatella Ad Blue Fur Rhinestone Mini Bag
By Gianni Versace, Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Gianni Versace mini bag designed by Donatella Versace from the Fall/Winter 2001 collection is shaped in a small Boston-style silhouette with a top zip closure. It is crafted in ...
S/S 1992 Gianni Versace Leopard Print Shoulder Bag Gold Medusa Medallion
By Gianni Versace Couture, Gianni Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Gianni Versace shoulder bag from the Spring/Summer 1992 collection is crafted in leopard-print fabric with structured rectangular shaping. It features a prominent gold-tone Medu...
S/S 1999 Gianni Versace by Donatella Deep Purple Snakeskin Chain Mini Bag
By Gianni Versace, Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This incredible dark purple snakeskin mini bag by Gianni Versace, designed by Donatella Versace, is from the Fall/Winter 1999 collection. It features luxurious purple leather and is ...
F/W 1996 Gianni Versace Rhinestone Medusa Satin Mini Top Handle Crossbody Bag
By Gianni Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Gianni Versace designed this petite black satin top handle bag for his Fall/Winter 1996 Collection.
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
F/W 1994 Gianni Versace Couture Runway Faux Fur Leopard Print Messenger Bag
By Gianni Versace Couture, Gianni Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a fantastic Gianni Versace Couture runway bag designed by Gianni Versace.
F/W 1992 Gianni Versace Couture Blue Satin Gold and Rhinestone Medusa Bag
By Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Made of gorgeous blue silk satin and embellished bag with a large iconic gold Medusa logo, this bag is classically Versace. Gold and crystal Greek Key embellishments are seen through...
S/S 1999 Gianni Versace by Donatella Brown Cow Pony Hair Pom Pom Mini Bag
By Gianni Versace, Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A chic brown cow pony hair Gianni Versace mini bag from the Spring/Summer 1999 collection, designed by Donatella Versace. This petite bag is crafted from brown cow-spotted pony hair,...
Iconic & New 1991 Gianni Versace Black Leather Gold Medusa Link Necklace / Belt
By Gianni Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
Diameter of links approx. 1 6/8 inches (4 cm) This is a vintage item, therefore it might have imperfections. Matching Gianni Versace Black Leather Shoulder Bag Available in Our Stor...
Vintage 1991 GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE Andy Warhol Suede Beaded Metal Handle Bag
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage 1991 GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE Andy Warhol Collection Suede Beaded Metal Handle Bag Measurements: Height: 8 inches (without the metal handle) 16 inches (with meta...
$2,572Sale Price|25% Off
Fendi x Versace "Fendace" Baroque Print Peekaboo ISeeU Medium Bag
By Fendi
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
An extraordinary collector's piece from the iconic Fendi x Versace "Fendace" collaboration, this Peekaboo ISeeU Medium Bag reimagines Fendi's most celebrated silhouette through Versa...
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