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H 15.75 in W 17.33 in
new VERSACE AW18 Pillow Talk red leopard velvet fringe trimmed large tote bag
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE AW18 Pillow Talk red leopard velvet fringe trimmed large tote bag Brand: Versace Designer: Donatella Versace Collection: Fall Winter 2018 Model Name / Style: Pillow Talk ...
VERSACE Runway Pillow Talk black velvet quilted foldover clutch tote bag
By Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VERSACE Runway Pillow Talk black velvet quilted foldover clutch tote bag Reference: TGAS/A04184 Brand: Versace Designer: Donatella Versace Model: Pillow talk tote Collection: Fall Wi...
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H 7.88 in W 15.75 in D 2.76 in
new VERSACE 2018 Runway Pillow Talk baroque leopard silk tassel shoulder bag
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE 2018 Runway Pillow Talk baroque leopard silk tassel shoulder bag Brand: Versace Designer: Donatella Versace Collection: 2018 Model Name / Style: Pillow Talk Material: Fab...
new VERSACE Runway Pillow Talk black velvet quilted foldover clutch tote bag
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE Runway Pillow Talk black velvet quilted foldover clutch tote bag Reference: TGAS/A04184 Brand: Versace Designer: Donatella Versace Model: Pillow talk tote Collection: Fal...
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H 7.88 in W 15.75 in D 2.76 in
new VERSACE 2018 Runway Pillow Talk baroque leopard silk tassel shoulder bag
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE 2018 Runway Pillow Talk baroque leopard silk tassel shoulder bag Brand: Versace Designer: Donatella Versace Collection: Pre Fall 2018 Model Name / Style: Pillow Talk Mate...
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H 16.15 in W 18.12 in D 4.73 in
new VERSACE Runway Pillow Talk black velvet quilted foldover clutch tote bag
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE Runway Pillow Talk black velvet quilted foldover clutch tote bag Brand: Versace Designer: Donatella Versace Collection: Fall Winter 2018 Model Name / Style: Pillow talk t...
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H 7.88 in W 15.75 in
new VERSACE 2018 Runway Pillow Talk baroque leopard silk tassel shoulder bag
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE 2018 Runway Pillow Talk baroque leopard silk tassel shoulder bag Brand: Versace Designer: Donatella Versace Collection: Pre Fall 2018 Model Name / Style: Pillow talk bag ...
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H 7.88 in W 7.88 in D 2.76 in
new VERSACE AW18 Runway Pillow Talk curtain velvet print tassel shoulder bag
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE AW18 Runway Pillow Talk curtain velvet print tassel shoulder bag Brand: Versace Designer: Donatella Versace Collection: Fall Winter 2018 As seen on: Gigi Hadid Model Name...
new VERSACE AW18 Runway Pillow Talk curtain velvet print tassel shoulder bag
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE AW18 Runway Pillow Talk curtain velvet print tassel shoulder bag Brand: Versace Designer: Donatella Versace Collection: Fall Winter 2018 As seen on: Gigi Hadid Model Name...
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H 7.88 in W 15.75 in D 2.76 in
new VERSACE 2018 Pillow Talk gold black baroque print silk tassel shoulder bag
By Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE 2018 Pillow Talk gold black baroque print silk tassel shoulder bag Brand: Versace Designer: Donatella Versace Collection: Pre Fall 2018 Model Name / Style: Pillow Talk...
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H 7.88 in W 15.75 in D 2.76 in
new VERSACE 2018 Pillow Talk gold black baroque print silk tassel shoulder bag
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE 2018 Pillow Talk gold black baroque print silk tassel shoulder bag Brand: Versace Designer: Donatella Versace Collection: Pre Fall 2018 Model Name / Style: Pillow Talk Ma...
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H 7.88 in W 15.75 in D 2.76 in
new VERSACE 2018 Pillow Talk gold black baroque print silk tassel shoulder bag
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE 2018 Pillow Talk gold black baroque print silk tassel shoulder bag Brand: Versace Designer: Donatella Versace Collection: Pre Fall 2018 Model Name / Style: Pillow Talk Ma...
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H 16.15 in W 18.12 in
new VERSACE AW18 Runway Pillow Talk black velvet quilted large weekend tote bag
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE AW18 Runway Pillow Talk black velvet quilted large weekend tote bag Brand: Versace Designer: Donatella Versace Collection: Fall Winter 2018 Model Name / Style: Pillow tal...
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H 7.88 in W 7.88 in D 2.76 in
new VERSACE AW18 Runway Pillow Talk Wild Leopard print silk tassel shoulder bag
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE AW18 Runway Pillow Talk Wild Leopard print silk tassel shoulder bag Brand: Versace Designer: Donatella Versace Collection: Fall Winter 2018 Model Name / Style: Pillow Tal...
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H 7.88 in W 7.88 in D 2.76 in
new VERSACE AW18 Runway Pillow Talk Wild Leopard print silk tassel shoulder bag
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE AW18 Runway Pillow Talk Wild Leopard print silk tassel shoulder bag Brand: Versace Designer: Donatella Versace Collection: Fall Winter 2018 Model Name / Style: Pillow Tal...
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H 7.88 in W 7.88 in D 2.76 in
new VERSACE AW18 Runway Pillow Talk Wild Leopard print silk tassel shoulder bag
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE AW18 Runway Pillow Talk Wild Leopard print silk tassel shoulder bag Brand: Versace Designer: Donatella Versace Collection: Fall Winter 2018 Model Name / Style: Pillow Tal...
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H 20.48 in W 18.12 in
new VERSACE AW18 Pillow Talk red leopard spot gold baroque print velvet backpack
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE AW18 Pillow Talk red leopard spot gold baroque print velvet backpack Brand: Versace Designer: Donatella Versace Collection: Fall Winter 2018 Model Name / Style: Velvet ba...
new VERSACE AW18 Pillow Talk Runway leopard baroque belted dress robe IT46 XL
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE AW18 Pillow Talk Runway leopard baroque belted dress robe IT46 XL Brand: Versace Designer: Donatella Versace Collection: Spring Summer 2018 Model Name / Style: Pillow Tal...
new VERSACE AW18 Runway Pillow Talk Wild leopard silk fringed black sweater 3XL
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE AW18 Runway Pillow Talk Wild leopard silk fringed black sweater 3XL Brand: Versace Designer: Donatella Versace Collection: Fall Winter 2018 Model Name / Style: Pullover M...
new VERSACE Achilles blue gold baroque pillow talk chunky sole dad sneakers EU43
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE Achilles blue gold baroque pillow talk chunky sole dad sneakers EU43 Brand: Versace Designer: Donatella Versace Model Name / Style: Achilles sneakers Material: Fabric Col...
new VERSACE AW18 Pillow Talk black 90s box logo purple quilted cropped hoodie XS
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE AW18 Pillow Talk black 90s box logo purple quilted cropped hoodie XS Brand: Versace Designer: Donatella Versace Collection: Fall Winter 2018 Model Name / Style: Pillow Ta...
new VERSACE AW18 Pillow Talk 90's vintage logo purple quilted cropped hoodie S
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE AW18 Pillow Talk 90's vintage logo purple quilted cropped hoodie S Brand: Versace Designer: Donatella Versace Collection: AW 2018 Model Name / Style: Hoodie Material: Cot...
new VERSACE AW18 Pillow Talk black 90's box logo purple quilted cropped hoodie S
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE AW18 Pillow Talk black 90's box logo purple quilted cropped hoodie S Brand: Versace Designer: Donatella Versace Collection: Fall Winter 2018 Model Name / Style: Pillow Ta...
new VERSACE 2018 Runway Pillow Talk baroque leopard silk tassel shoulder bag
By Fendi
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE 2018 Runway Pillow Talk baroque leopard silk tassel shoulder bag Brand: Versace Designer: Donatella Versace Collection: Pre Fall 2018 Model Name / Style: Pillow Talk Mate...
2018 VERSACE Signature Pillow Talk Cropped Denim Jacket SZ 38
By Versace, Gianni Versace
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Crafted in Italy, this white, blue and gold cotton blend Signature Pillow Talk cropped denim jacket from Versace features a classic collar, a front button fastening and long sleeves.
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new VERSACE 2018 Runway Pillow Talk baroque leopard silk tassel shoulder bag
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE 2018 Runway Pillow Talk baroque leopard silk tassel shoulder bag Brand: Versace Designer: Donatella Versace Collection: Pre Fall 2018 Model Name / Style: Pillow Talk Mate...
new VERSACE AW18 Pillow Talk 90's vintage logo purple quilted cropped hoodie XS
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE AW18 Pillow Talk 90's vintage logo purple quilted cropped hoodie XS Brand: Versace Designer: Donatella Versace Collection: AW 2018 Model Name / Style: Hoodie Material: Co...
rare VERSACE 2018 Runway Pillow Talk red gold tartan leopard baroque coat IT48 M
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare VERSACE 2018 Runway Pillow Talk red gold tartan leopard baroque coat IT48 M Reference: PRCG/A00050 Brand: Versace Designer: Donatella Versace Collection: 2018 - Runway Material:...
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.
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