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H 5.5 in W 12 in D 4.5 in
1990s Gianni Versace Blue Medusa Medallion Clutch Bag Travel Toiletry with Tag
By Gianni Versace Couture, Gianni Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a bright blue bag by Gianni Versace from the 1990s. This piece features silver-toned
Versace Medusa Black Petite Round Hand Bag
By Gianni Versace
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Versace round medusa bag clutch We offer more vintage exclusive items, view our frontstore
VERSACE La Medusa black quilted greca leather zip clutch bag
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VERSACE La Medusa black quilted greca leather zip clutch bag Reference: PRCG/A00079 Brand: Versace
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H 5.91 in W 8.67 in D 1.97 in
new VERSACE Palazzo Medusa black patent gold chain crossbody clutch bag
By Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE Palazzo Medusa black patent gold chain crossbody clutch bag Reference: MAWG/A00057
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H 6.7 in W 9.85 in D 1.97 in
new VERSACE Palazzo Medusa black crystal strass goat clutch crossbody bag
By Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE Palazzo Medusa black crystal strass goat clutch crossbody bag Reference: TGAS/A04204
VERSACE Palazzo Medusa black lambskin leather gold zip wristlet clutch bag-
By Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VERSACE Palazzo Medusa black lambskin leather gold zip wristlet clutch bag- Reference: TGAS/E00763
VERSACE Palazzo Medusa black lambskin leather silver zip wristlet clutch bag
By Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VERSACE Palazzo Medusa black lambskin leather silver zip wristlet clutch bag Reference: TGAS/D00832
VERSACE Palazzo Medusa black lambskin leather silver zip wristlet clutch bag
By Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VERSACE Palazzo Medusa black lambskin leather silver zip wristlet clutch bag Reference: TGAS/E00767
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H 6.7 in W 9.85 in D 1.97 in
new VERSACE Palazzo Medusa blue crystal strass leather clutch crossbody bag
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE Palazzo Medusa blue crystal strass leather clutch crossbody bag Brand: Versace Designer
VERSACE Palazzo Medusa black lambskin leather gold zip wristlet clutch bag-
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VERSACE Palazzo Medusa black lambskin leather gold zip wristlet clutch bag- Reference: TGAS/E00761
VERSACE Palazzo Medusa black lambskin leather gold zip wristlet clutch bag-
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VERSACE Palazzo Medusa black lambskin leather gold zip wristlet clutch bag- Reference: TGAS/E00750
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H 6.7 in W 10.24 in D 0.2 in
new VERSACE Palazzo Medusa black leather gold chain crossbody zip clutch bag
By Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE Palazzo Medusa black leather gold chain crossbody zip clutch bag Reference: TGAS
new VERSACE diamond quilted gold Medusa emblem zip wristlet flat clutch bag
By Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE diamond quilted gold Medusa emblem zip wristlet flat clutch bag Reference: TGAS/B01421
new VERSACE diamond quilted gold Medusa emblem zip wristlet flat clutch bag
By Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE diamond quilted gold Medusa emblem zip wristlet flat clutch bag Reference: TGAS/B01421
new VERSACE Tribute gold Medusa black leather small wristlet zip clutch bag
By Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE Tribute gold Medusa black leather small wristlet zip clutch bag Reference: TGAS/C00845
new VERSACE Tribute gold Medusa black leather small wristlet zip clutch bag
By Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE Tribute gold Medusa black leather small wristlet zip clutch bag Reference: TGAS/C00844
new VERSACE Tribute gold Medusa black leather small wristlet zip clutch bag
By Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE Tribute gold Medusa black leather small wristlet zip clutch bag Reference: TGAS/C00847
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H 7.88 in W 13.98 in D 1.97 in
VERSACE 2018 Tribute Icon black gold Double Medusa coin Kelly clutch bag
By Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VERSACE 2018 Tribute Icon black gold Double Medusa coin Kelly clutch bag Reference: TGAS/B00588
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H 9.06 in W 12.21 in
new VERSACE large black pebble leather Medusa studded wristlet pouch clutch bag
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE large black pebble leather Medusa studded wristlet pouch clutch bag Brand: Versace
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H 5.91 in W 8.67 in D 1.58 in
new VERSACE Palazzo Medusa black calf leather flap shoulder chain clutch bag
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE Palazzo Medusa black calf leather flap shoulder chain clutch bag Brand: Versace
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H 5.91 in W 8.67 in D 1.58 in
new VERSACE Palazzo Medusa black smooth leather flap shoulder chain clutch bag
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE Palazzo Medusa black smooth leather flap shoulder chain clutch bag Brand: Versace
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H 5.91 in W 8.67 in D 1.58 in
new VERSACE Palazzo Medusa black calf leather flap shoulder chain clutch bag
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE Palazzo Medusa black calf leather flap shoulder chain clutch bag Brand: Versace
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H 6.3 in W 10.24 in
new VERSACE Palazzo Medusa black saffiano calf leather wristlet pouch clutch bag
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE Palazzo Medusa black saffiano calf leather wristlet pouch clutch bag Brand: Versace
new VERSACE Palazzo Medusa black calf leather flap chain shoulder bag clutch
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE Palazzo Medusa black calf leather flap chain shoulder bag clutch Brand: Versace
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H 5.91 in W 8.67 in D 1.58 in
new VERSACE Palazzo Medusa light pink leather flap chain shoulder bag clutch
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE Palazzo Medusa light pink leather flap chain shoulder bag clutch Brand: Versace
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H 5.91 in W 8.67 in D 1.58 in
new VERSACE Palazzo Medusa light pink leather flap chain shoulder bag clutch
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE Palazzo Medusa light pink leather flap chain shoulder bag clutch Brand: Versace
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H 9.06 in W 11.82 in D 2.37 in
new VERSACE Palazzo Medusa black calf leather sports strap crossbody clutch bag
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE Palazzo Medusa black calf leather sports strap crossbody clutch bag Brand: Versace
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H 6.5 in W 10.44 in
new VERSACE pink strass crystal gold Medusa chain wristlet clutch shoulder bag
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE pink strass crystal gold Medusa chain wristlet clutch shoulder bag Brand: Versace
new VERSACE Palazzo Medusa black lambskin leather gold zip wristlet clutch bag
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE Palazzo Medusa black lambskin leather gold zip wristlet clutch bag Reference: TGAS
new VERSACE Palazzo Medusa black lambskin leather silver zip wristlet clutch bag
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE Palazzo Medusa black lambskin leather silver zip wristlet clutch bag Reference: TGAS
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H 4.34 in W 5.91 in D 2.37 in
vintage GIANNI VERSACe white leather Medusa flap wristlet Kelly clutch bag
By Gianni Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
vintage GIANNI VERSACe white leather Medusa flap wristlet Kelly clutch bag Reference: TGAS/B01656
vintage GIANNI VERSACe white leather Medusa flap wristlet Kelly clutch bag
By Gianni Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
vintage GIANNI VERSACe white leather Medusa flap wristlet Kelly clutch bag Reference: TGAS/B01656
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H 6.7 in W 10.24 in
new VERSACE Jim Dine heart print blac kleather Medusa zip clutch crossbody bag
By Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE Jim Dine heart print blac kleather Medusa zip clutch crossbody bag Reference: TGAS
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H 6.7 in W 10.24 in D 0.79 in
new VERSACE Jim Dine heart print blac kleather Medusa zip clutch crossbody bag
By Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE Jim Dine heart print blac kleather Medusa zip clutch crossbody bag Reference: TGAS
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H 6.7 in W 9.85 in
new VERSACE AW18 green ayers scaled leather gold Medusa stud wristlet clutch bag
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE AW18 green ayers scaled leather gold Medusa stud wristlet clutch bag Brand: Versace
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H 5.12 in W 9.85 in D 1.97 in
new VERSACE Tribute Bondage pink Medusa Stud gold chain flap clutch shoulder bag
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE Tribute Bondage pink Medusa Stud gold chain flap clutch shoulder bag Brand: Versace
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H 9.06 in W 11.82 in D 2.37 in
new VERSACE pink quilted lamb leather gold Medusa top zip clutch crossbody bag
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE pink quilted lamb leather gold Medusa top zip clutch crossbody bag Brand: Versace
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H 5.52 in W 8.67 in D 1.97 in
new VERSACE gold leather tonal Medusa head crystal strass stud flap clutch bag
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE gold leather tonal Medusa head crystal strass stud flap clutch bag Brand: Versace
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H 5.52 in W 8.67 in D 1.97 in
new VERSACE gold leather tonal Medusa head crystal strass stud flap clutch bag
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE gold leather tonal Medusa head crystal strass stud flap clutch bag Brand: Versace
new VERSACE black gold baroque Medusa print cotton top zip clutch pouch bag
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE black gold baroque Medusa print cotton top zip clutch pouch bag Brand: Versace
new VERSACE black gold baroque Medusa print cotton top zip clutch pouch bag
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE black gold baroque Medusa print cotton top zip clutch pouch bag Brand: Versace
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H 6.3 in W 10.24 in
new VERSACE black gold baroque Medusa print saffiano calf leather zip clutch bag
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE black gold baroque Medusa print saffiano calf leather zip clutch bag Brand: Versace
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H 5.12 in W 8.67 in D 1.58 in
new VERSACE light pink gold Medusa stud flap wallet on chain WOC clutch bag
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE light pink gold Medusa stud flap wallet on chain WOC clutch bag Brand: Versace Designer
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H 6.7 in W 9.85 in
new VERSACE black calf leather gold spike stud Medusa coin zip pouch clutch bag
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE black calf leather gold spike stud Medusa coin zip pouch clutch bag Brand: Versace
1990s Versace Versus Nylon Medusa Pin Top Handle Clutch Bag
By Versus Versace, Gianni Versace
Located in London, GB
Versus Nylon Medusa Clutch Bag, featuring a vibrant blue Medusa pin graphic print on front . The frontal
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H 6.7 in W 9.85 in D 1.97 in
new VERSACE Palazzo Medusa black crystal strass goat clutch crossbody bag
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE Palazzo Medusa black crystal strass goat clutch crossbody bag Brand: Versace Designer
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H 6.7 in W 9.85 in D 1.97 in
new VERSACE Palazzo Medusa gold crystal strass black goat clutch crossbody bag
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE Palazzo Medusa gold crystal strass black goat clutch crossbody bag Brand: Versace
new VERSACE green ayers snake leather gold Medusa stud wristlet clutch bag
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE green ayers snake leather gold Medusa stud wristlet clutch bag Brand: Versace Designer
new VERSACE Palazzo Medusa black pebble leather top zip wristlet clutch bag
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE Palazzo Medusa black pebble leather top zip wristlet clutch bag Brand: Versace Designer
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H 5.91 in W 8.67 in D 1.58 in
new VERSACE Palazzo Medusa light pink leather flap chain shoulder bag clutch
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE Palazzo Medusa light pink leather flap chain shoulder bag clutch Brand: Versace
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H 6.7 in W 10.24 in D 1.58 in
new VERSACE Savage Barocco Medusa gold black quilted crossbody flat clutch bag
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE Savage Barocco Medusa gold black quilted crossbody flat clutch bag Brand: Versace
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H 6.5 in W 10.44 in
new VERSACE pink strass crystal gold Medusa chain wristlet clutch shoulder bag
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE pink strass crystal gold Medusa chain wristlet clutch shoulder bag Brand: Versace
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H 5.12 in W 9.85 in D 1.97 in
new VERSACE Tribute Bondage Medusa Stud pink gold shoulder chain flap clutch bag
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE Tribute Bondage Medusa Stud pink gold shoulder chain flap clutch bag Brand: Versace
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H 6.3 in W 10.24 in
new VERSACE black gold baroque Medusa print saffiano calf leather zip clutch bag
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE black gold baroque Medusa print saffiano calf leather zip clutch bag Brand: Versace
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H 5.12 in W 8.67 in D 1.58 in
new VERSACE light pink gold Medusa stud flap wallet on chain WOC clutch bag
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE light pink gold Medusa stud flap wallet on chain WOC clutch bag Brand: Versace Designer
1990's GIANNI VERSACE Medusa Greca 3 Way Women's Red Handbag BAG Clutch Sling
By Gianni Versace
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
90s Versace signature greca clutch for Japanese market, extremely rare. Comes with 2 straps to be
New VERSACE Medusa gold metal shoulder bag clutch
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
Versace clutch is expertly molded from gleaming gold-tone metal in the shape of the Medusa head - a
VERSACE Medusa pink magenta crystal-embellished shoulder bag clutch
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
Embellished with hundreds of magenta crystals, Versace's iconic 'Medusa' motif has been re-imagined
New Versace Palazzo coral pink patent leather clutch bag with gold Medusa
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
VERSACE Coral pink patent leather Medusa clutch from Versace featuring a front logo, a foldover
S/S 1998 Gianni Versace by Donatella Wet Look Backless Stretch Runway Dress
By Gianni Versace Couture, Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Donatella Versace designed this sleek wet-look strapless dress for her Spring/Summer 1998 Gianni Versace collection. This chic, form-fitting dress debuted on the runway, modeled by N...
1993 AZZEDINE ALAIA black lace dress with molded bustier
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare, black lace dress with blush pink lining and molded busier designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to spring of 1993. This is a very collectible and highly documented piece. Lace...
S/S 1995 Gianni Versace Runway White Butterfly bathrobe
By Versace, Gianni Versace
Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH
90's vintage Gianni Versace cotton bathrobe with the iconic butterfly print. This robe was seen on the runway as well as in the commercial photos of that season. The iconic print was...
Christian Dior by John Galliano Sheer Bronze Gold Knit Mini Dress 1999 2000
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Berlin, BE
Christian Dior by John Galliano Fall 1999/ 2000 Extremely sexy dress by John Galliano for Dior - a dress that transcends mere fabric to become an emblem of audacious elegance. This...
Vivienne Westwood Velvet Blouson Jacket
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Berlin, BE
Beautiful velvet Vivienne Westwood Jacket. Cut in a stunning velvet that seems to absorb and refract light like oil on water, the piece balances romance and rebellion with signature ...
$1,595
H 4.75 in W 3.25 in
Vintage Chanel 2000s Black Patent Leather CC Logo Quilted Wristlet Micro Clutch
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Chanel black patent leather mini wristlet purse from 2003/2004. Bag has square quilting throughout with CC logos, large CC logo at top. Dangling large gunmetal silver metal C...
Christian Dior by John Galliano fw 1997
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior pink mini skirt suit ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Fall-Winter 1997 ▪ Single-breasted blazer jacket in pink wool ▪ Trimmed with fringes of silk threads ▪ Padd...
Stunning Thierry Mugler Archival FW 1986 Evening Gown Crystal Black Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Gorgeous extremely rare Iconic Thierry Mugler Evening Dress, FW 1986 Collection "Les Voleuses" Museum worthy Collectors Piece The most dramatic evening gown with amazing crystal rhi...
Iconic Thierry Mugler Les Infernales SHE DEVIL Runway Dress Black Red
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
In Thierry Mugler’s spectacular “Les Infernales - SHE DEVILS” Collection FW 1988/89, the designer’s flair for drama reaches a smoldering crescendo in this black-and-red masterpiece. ...
Christian Dior John Galliano Silk Evening Gown Fall/Winter 2003 Sz 38FR
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Christian Dior John Galliano - Vintage Silk Chartreuse Evening Gown Fall/Winter 2003 Size 38FR
Chanel Fall 1994 Black & White Faux Fur Coat
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in London, GB
Awesome super rare vintage Chanel coat from the Fall 1994 collection. Unworn. Look 18 on the runway. A super fun take on the classic 4 pocket Chanel blazer, made from soft white an...
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN 2006 lilac black lace one shoulder bias gown dress IT40 S
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN 2006 lilac black lace one shoulder bias gown dress IT40 S Reference: TGAS/D01019 Brand: Alexander McQueen Designer: Lee Alexander McQueen Collection: 2006 Material:...
$7,920
H 6.7 in W 13 in L 5.9 in
Chanel Bowling Bag Luxury Ligne Leather As Seen On Ivanka Trump Red Lambskin Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
As seen on Ivanka Trump, this is a gorgeous luxury ligne Chanel satchel in excellent condition.
Pierre Cardin Haute Couture Chiffon Cocktail Dress w/Ostrich Feather Trim
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Studio City, CA
A mid-1960s Pierre Cardin haute couture brown chiffon halter dress with neck bow and Ostrich feather trim. Constructed from chocolate brown bias-cut silk chiffon, this cocktail dress...
Roberto Cavalli F/W 2001 Blue Tie Dye Shearling Leather & Fox Fur Jacket Coat
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Naples, FL
Roberto Cavalli F/W 2001 Blue Tie Dye Shearling Leather & Fox Fur Jacket Coat Size: M Condition: Good vintage condition, light wear throughout
$89,715
Size: FR36 - UK8 - US 4
Christian Dior by John Galliano Fuchsia Evening Coat with Fur Trim, FW 2007
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
A museum-grade Christian Dior evening coat, crafted from a cotton and silk blend in a rich fuchsia hue. The coat features dramatic, oversized raccoon fur trim on the sleeves and hem,...
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.
An integral part of fashion, handbags and purses have been indispensable accessories ever since we began to carry around personal items. Level of craftsmanship, style and shape matters — from coin purses in ancient Greece to early 20th-century opera bags and onward, handbags have evolved considerably over the years to meet our needs and desires, whether or not you happen to be prioritizing functionality over a flashy exterior.
Once, a single “It” handbag ruled each fashion season. No more. Today, lovers of vintage handbags are savvier and have a wider range of shopping options. Nevertheless, classics created by the likes of Louis Vuitton, Dior and Balenciaga still rule.
“It is not a fashion bag — it is a statement bag,” says Mightychic's Debra Kent of Hermès's widely beloved accessories. “When you carry an iconic Hermès bag — Birkin, Kelly, Constance — no one knows how long you have been into this culture or if you are a newbie. Your status is validated immediately.”
First released in 1997, Fendi's Baguette rose to fame along with Carrie Bradshaw, the Sex and the City character portrayed by Sarah Jessica Parker. Recently, the design has seen such a resurgence in popularity that Fendi has reissued it.
They are part of design history, so owning a handbag has meaning. As New York–based fashion historian Sarah C. Byrd says, “You have made the choice to invest in this piece because you understand the value of it in the past and in the future to come.”
From a 1980s Chanel black leather quilted mini buckle bag to the rare Hermès Birkin 30cm Himalayan with diamond hardware to a range of 19th-century bags, find a rich variety of vintage and designer handbags and purses spanning numerous brands on 1stDibs — seasonal “It” designation no longer needed.