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Versace Tropical

Versace Tropical Miami Print Charm Bag
Versace Tropical Miami Print Charm Bag

Versace Tropical Miami Print Charm Bag

By Gianni Versace

Located in New York, NY

Versace Tropical Miami Print Charm Bag of printed cotton canvas with natural leather trim and a

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1990s Italian Top Handle Bags

VERSACE 2020 Iconic JLo Jungle print pink tropical bralette IT36 XXS
VERSACE 2020 Iconic JLo Jungle print pink tropical bralette IT36 XXS

VERSACE 2020 Iconic JLo Jungle print pink tropical bralette IT36 XXS

By Donatella Versace, Versace

Located in Hong Kong, NT

VERSACE 2020 Iconic JLo Jungle print pink tropical bralette IT36 XXS Reference: TGAS/C00941 Brand

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bustiers

VERSACE 2020 Runway Jlo Jungle green tropical print viscose pants IT36 XS
VERSACE 2020 Runway Jlo Jungle green tropical print viscose pants IT36 XS

VERSACE 2020 Runway Jlo Jungle green tropical print viscose pants IT36 XS

By Donatella Versace, Versace

Located in Hong Kong, NT

VERSACE 2020 Runway Jlo Jungle green tropical print viscose pants IT36 XS Reference: TGAS/C01189

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pants

Versace Jeans Couture 1990s Chess and Tropical Flowers Print Dress
Versace Jeans Couture 1990s Chess and Tropical Flowers Print Dress

Versace Jeans Couture 1990s Chess and Tropical Flowers Print Dress

By Versace Jeans Couture, Gianni Versace

Located in Nice, FR

VERSACE JEANS COUTURE 1990s chess and tropical flowers print dress from GIANNI VERSACE era. This

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20th Century Italian Day Dresses

Gianni Versace Couture Spring 1998 One Shoulder Tropical Star Print Silk Dress
Gianni Versace Couture Spring 1998 One Shoulder Tropical Star Print Silk Dress

Gianni Versace Couture Spring 1998 One Shoulder Tropical Star Print Silk Dress

By Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture

Located in San Diego, CA

Incredible and rare vintage Spring 1998 GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE runway one shoulder silk jersey

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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Gianni Versace Couture Open-Back Tropical Print Runway Silk Jersey Dress, SS2000
Gianni Versace Couture Open-Back Tropical Print Runway Silk Jersey Dress, SS2000

Gianni Versace Couture Open-Back Tropical Print Runway Silk Jersey Dress, SS2000

By Donatella Versace, Gianni Versace Couture

Located in Geneva, CH

Versace's garments deliver glamour, sex-appeal and sophistication, fit for any occasion ! This 2000

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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

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VERSACE Tropical orchid printed silk halter top
VERSACE Tropical orchid printed silk halter top

VERSACE Tropical orchid printed silk halter top

By Versace, Donatella Versace

Located in Newport Beach, CA

Worn once, excellent condition, VERSACE, tropical orchid, printed silk halter top. Stretchy silk

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Halter Tops

Versace Tropical Jungle Print Tarzan Blouse ca 1990's
Versace Tropical Jungle Print Tarzan Blouse ca 1990's

Versace Tropical Jungle Print Tarzan Blouse ca 1990's

By Versace, Gianni Versace Couture

Located in University City, MO

Versace Tropical jungle print tarzan blouse ca 1990s The exotic print blouse is illustrated with

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1990s Italian Blouses and Tops

New Versace Tropical Print Plunging Open Back Swimsuit
New Versace Tropical Print Plunging Open Back Swimsuit

New Versace Tropical Print Plunging Open Back Swimsuit

By Versace

Located in Naples, FL

VERSACE Sexy Plunging Neckline Open Back Swimsuit Size IT 42

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21st Century and Contemporary Swimwear

Versace Finale Jeweled Tropical Plunging Neckline Dress Gown
Versace Finale Jeweled Tropical Plunging Neckline Dress Gown

Versace Finale Jeweled Tropical Plunging Neckline Dress Gown

By Versace

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Versace Jo-Lo hawaiian green print dress was the iconic hit of the 2000 Grammy Awards. All eyes

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Late 20th Century Evening Gowns

Rare Versace Jeweled Tropical Print Plunging Neckline Gown
Rare Versace Jeweled Tropical Print Plunging Neckline Gown

Rare Versace Jeweled Tropical Print Plunging Neckline Gown

By Versace

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Versace Jo-Lo hawaiian green print dress was the iconic hit of the 2000 Grammy Awards. All eyes

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Gowns

VERSACE 2020 Iconic JLo Jungle print pink tropical bralette IT40 S
VERSACE 2020 Iconic JLo Jungle print pink tropical bralette IT40 S

VERSACE 2020 Iconic JLo Jungle print pink tropical bralette IT40 S

By Donatella Versace, Versace

Located in Hong Kong, NT

VERSACE 2020 Iconic JLo Jungle print pink tropical bralette IT40 S Reference: TGAS/C00944 Brand

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bustiers

VERSACE 2020 Iconic JLo Jungle print pink tropical bralette IT36 XXS
VERSACE 2020 Iconic JLo Jungle print pink tropical bralette IT36 XXS

VERSACE 2020 Iconic JLo Jungle print pink tropical bralette IT36 XXS

By Donatella Versace, Versace

Located in Hong Kong, NT

VERSACE 2020 Iconic JLo Jungle print pink tropical bralette IT36 XXS Reference: TGAS/C00941 Brand

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bustiers

VERSACE 2020 Iconic JLo Jungle print pink tropical bralette IT40 S
VERSACE 2020 Iconic JLo Jungle print pink tropical bralette IT40 S

VERSACE 2020 Iconic JLo Jungle print pink tropical bralette IT40 S

By Donatella Versace, Versace

Located in Hong Kong, NT

VERSACE 2020 Iconic JLo Jungle print pink tropical bralette IT40 S Reference: TGAS/C00944 Brand

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bustiers

new VERSACE 2020 Iconic JLo Jungle print pink tropical bralette IT38 XS
new VERSACE 2020 Iconic JLo Jungle print pink tropical bralette IT38 XS

new VERSACE 2020 Iconic JLo Jungle print pink tropical bralette IT38 XS

By Donatella Versace, Versace

Located in Hong Kong, NT

new VERSACE 2020 Iconic JLo Jungle print pink tropical bralette IT38 XS Reference: TGAS/C00942

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bustiers

VERSACE 2020 Iconic JLo Jungle print green tropical print shirt EU41 XL
VERSACE 2020 Iconic JLo Jungle print green tropical print shirt EU41 XL

VERSACE 2020 Iconic JLo Jungle print green tropical print shirt EU41 XL

By Donatella Versace, Versace

Located in Hong Kong, NT

VERSACE 2020 Iconic JLo Jungle print green tropical print shirt EU41 XL Reference: TGAS/C00937

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shirts

VERSACE 2020 Iconic JLo Jungle print green tropical print shirt EU41 XL
VERSACE 2020 Iconic JLo Jungle print green tropical print shirt EU41 XL

VERSACE 2020 Iconic JLo Jungle print green tropical print shirt EU41 XL

By Donatella Versace, Versace

Located in Hong Kong, NT

VERSACE 2020 Iconic JLo Jungle print green tropical print shirt EU41 XL Reference: TGAS/C00937

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Collars

VERSACE 2020 Iconic JLo Jungle print green tropical print shirt EU38 S
VERSACE 2020 Iconic JLo Jungle print green tropical print shirt EU38 S

VERSACE 2020 Iconic JLo Jungle print green tropical print shirt EU38 S

By Donatella Versace, Versace

Located in Hong Kong, NT

VERSACE 2020 Iconic JLo Jungle print green tropical print shirt EU38 S Reference: TGAS/C00927 Brand

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Collars

VERSACE 2020 Runway Jlo Jungle green tropical print viscose pants IT40 S
VERSACE 2020 Runway Jlo Jungle green tropical print viscose pants IT40 S

VERSACE 2020 Runway Jlo Jungle green tropical print viscose pants IT40 S

By Donatella Versace, Versace

Located in Hong Kong, NT

VERSACE 2020 Runway Jlo Jungle green tropical print viscose pants IT40 S Reference: TGAS/C01190

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pants

VERSACE 2020 Iconic JLo Jungle print green tropical print shirt EU38 S
VERSACE 2020 Iconic JLo Jungle print green tropical print shirt EU38 S

VERSACE 2020 Iconic JLo Jungle print green tropical print shirt EU38 S

By Donatella Versace, Versace

Located in Hong Kong, NT

VERSACE 2020 Iconic JLo Jungle print green tropical print shirt EU38 S Reference: TGAS/C01004 Brand

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Collars

new VERSACE 2020 Iconic JLo Jungle print green tropical print shirt EU39 M
new VERSACE 2020 Iconic JLo Jungle print green tropical print shirt EU39 M

new VERSACE 2020 Iconic JLo Jungle print green tropical print shirt EU39 M

By Donatella Versace, Versace

Located in Hong Kong, NT

new VERSACE 2020 Iconic JLo Jungle print green tropical print shirt EU39 M Reference: TGAS/C00931

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Collars

new VERSACE 2020 Iconic JLo Jungle print green tropical print shirt EU39 M
new VERSACE 2020 Iconic JLo Jungle print green tropical print shirt EU39 M

new VERSACE 2020 Iconic JLo Jungle print green tropical print shirt EU39 M

By Donatella Versace, Versace

Located in Hong Kong, NT

new VERSACE 2020 Iconic JLo Jungle print green tropical print shirt EU39 M Reference: TGAS/C00932

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Collars

new VERSACE 2020 Iconic JLo Jungle print green tropical print shirt EU41 XL
new VERSACE 2020 Iconic JLo Jungle print green tropical print shirt EU41 XL

new VERSACE 2020 Iconic JLo Jungle print green tropical print shirt EU41 XL

By Donatella Versace, Versace

Located in Hong Kong, NT

new VERSACE 2020 Iconic JLo Jungle print green tropical print shirt EU41 XL Reference: TGAS/C00937

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Collars

new VERSACE 2020 Iconic JLo Jungle print green tropical print shirt EU37 XS
new VERSACE 2020 Iconic JLo Jungle print green tropical print shirt EU37 XS

new VERSACE 2020 Iconic JLo Jungle print green tropical print shirt EU37 XS

By Versace, Donatella Versace

Located in Hong Kong, NT

new VERSACE 2020 Iconic JLo Jungle print green tropical print shirt EU37 XS Reference: TGAS/C01002

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Collars

Versace Ikat Tropical Printed Mens Shirt
Versace Ikat Tropical Printed Mens Shirt

Versace Ikat Tropical Printed Mens Shirt

By Versace

Located in New York, NY

Gianni Versace Versus printed cotton mens shirt of ikat and tropical floral motifs. Excellent

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1990s Italian Shirts

Beautiful Versace Porcelain "Tropical Wonderland” Vase by Rosenthal
Beautiful Versace Porcelain "Tropical Wonderland” Vase by Rosenthal

Beautiful Versace Porcelain "Tropical Wonderland” Vase by Rosenthal

By Versace

Located in Tustin, CA

Versace vase is called "Tropical Wonderland". It is produced using the finest porcelain creating a style

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21st Century and Contemporary German Greco Roman Vases

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Porcelain

Versace Couture Silk Blouse Jennifer Lopez Tropical
Versace Couture Silk Blouse Jennifer Lopez Tropical

Versace Couture Silk Blouse Jennifer Lopez Tropical

By Gianni Versace

Located in New York, NY

42nd Grammy Awards. The dress was also modeled by Donatella in the Versace campaigns side by side with

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Late 20th Century Italian Blouses

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By Versace, Donatella Versace

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Hermes Birkin 25 Rouge Exotic Lizard Bag Palladium Hardware

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By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

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Chanel Waist Classic Flap Rare Vintage 90s Limited Edition Micro Mini Bronze Bag

Chanel Waist Classic Flap Rare Vintage 90s Limited Edition Micro Mini Bronze Bag

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

Chanel Rare Vintage 90's Limited Edition Micro Mini Classic Flap Bag 1991 {VINTAGE 33 Years} Gold Hardware Bronze quilted lambskin leather CC Turnlock Leather lined interior 3.9" W ...

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Beautiful 1960s Extra Small XS Couture Black Silk Chiffon Vintage 60s Gown Dress

Beautiful 1960s Extra Small XS Couture Black Silk Chiffon Vintage 60s Gown Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful 1960s demi couture black silk chiffon sequin evening gown! Features thousands of hand-sewn black sequins throughout the sleeves and skirt. Thin spaghetti strap underlay wit...

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Alexander McQueen Iconic 'IT'S A JUNGLE OUT THERE' Cowhide Waist Pants F/W 1997

Alexander McQueen Iconic 'IT'S A JUNGLE OUT THERE' Cowhide Waist Pants F/W 1997

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Water Mill, NY

Fabulous black wool pants by Alexander McQueen from his famous iconic 'It's a Jungle Out There' F/W 1997 collection. They are a real stand out with a stylized multi point cowhide yok...

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ALEXANDER MCQUEEN pink LEATHER CROPPED BIKER Jacket 40

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By Alexander McQueen

Located in Zürich, CH

Alexander McQueen cropped biker jacket in pale pink textured calf leather. With epaulettes, buttoned notch collar, zipper pocket on the chest, buttoned flap pocket on the front, belt...

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Jean Paul Gaultier Lace up Jacket

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Water Mill, NY

A stunning black silk jacket from Jean Paul Gaultier. It has a lapel collar, 3 self covered button front closure plus 2 on each sleeve cuff, and intricate fine silk corded functiona...

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Luxurious Plush Triple Band Mink Shrug c 1960

Luxurious Plush Triple Band Mink Shrug c 1960

Located in University City, MO

Luxurious plush triple band mink shrug c 1960 The chic mahogany ranch mink shrug is designed with three rows of soft mink on both ends. The center section is designed with two pa...

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Versace Fall 2021 Starfish Print Sleeveless Midi Dress Yellow IT 42

By Versace

Located in PUTNEY, NSW

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By Vivienne Westwood

Located in London, GB

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By Thierry Mugler Couture, Thierry Mugler

Located in San Diego, CA

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Versace Tropical For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary versace tropical you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Green, Black, Red and more. Finding the perfect versace tropical may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions were made as early as the 20th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 21st Century, can also be found on the site. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Gianni Versace, Versace and Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace are often thought to be among the most stylish. Finding a versace tropical for sale for women should be easy, but there are 7 pieces available to browse for men as well.

How Much is a Versace Tropical?

Prices for a versace tropical can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $96 and can go as high as $9,500, while, on average they fetch $2,200.

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From elegant museum-worthy vintage Chanel dresses and jackets to audacious T-shirts and trousers from provocative punk designer Vivienne Westwood, one thing is abundantly clear: If the clothing for sale on 1stDibs could talk, it would certainly make a statement. 

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Playful, boldly colored coats and outerwear from Moschino, Ralph Lauren and other titans of the era can take a simpler ensemble to the next level, while chic and practical suits from the likes of Christian Dior and Balmain endure for haute couture advocates and beyond. 

And vintage is the name of the game on today’s red carpets, too. Celebrity stylists are turning to archival pieces created by the likes of Bob Mackie, Thierry Mugler and Jean-Paul Gaultier as alternatives to new gowns plucked straight off the runway. Wearing such sought-after items gives celebrities instant allure and suggests a personal style that’s not only achingly glamorous but intellectually informed and influenced by a love of craftsmanship. 

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