Gianni Versace F/W 2002 Runway Editorial Campaign Ribbon Midi Dress
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Gianni Versace F/W 2002 Runway Editorial Campaign Ribbon Midi Dress IT 40 Look 27 from the Fall 2002 Collection.
Gianni Versace F/W 2002 Runway Editorial Campaign Ribbon Midi Dress
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Gianni Versace F/W 2002 Runway Editorial Campaign Ribbon Midi Dress IT 40 Look 27 from the Fall 2002 Collection.
early 1990's GIANNI VERSACE black woven grosgrain ribbon strapless dress
By Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Stunning, black woven grosgrain ribbon strapless dress with cut out at left leg designed by Gianni Versace for the Gianni Versace Couture label dating to the early 1990's.
S/S 1993 Gianni Versace Couture Black Ruffle Chiffon Ribbon Shirt Dress IT44
By Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a stunning silk chiffon collared Gianni Versace Couture dress designed by Gianni Versace.
2000s Versace by Donatella Black Ribbon Halter Neck Medusa Cutout Dress 42IT
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Donatella Versace designed this divine little black Versace dress in the mid-2000s. This long-sleeved dress features a knotted accent at the bust, a halter neck strap, and a semi-exp...
1999 Gianni Versace by Donatella Runway Sheer Black Pleat Corset Tube Dress IT44
By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a black asymmetric ribbon Gianni Versace strapless tube dress, designed by Donatella Versace.
Gianni Versace Corset Gown Ribbons vintage
By Gianni Versace
Located in Austin, TX
Gianni Versace 1990s black stretch evening gown with ribbon corset detail Size L 25" bust, 25" waist, 30" hip, 56.5" length ( un-stretched ) Condition: Excellent Fabric: 65% Polyes...
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