Versace White Leather Palazzo Empire Bag
By Versace
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Beautiful Versace Palazzo Empire bag Leather White color Decorative "Medusa" Two handles Can be
Versace White Leather Palazzo Empire Bag
By Versace
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Beautiful Versace Palazzo Empire bag Leather White color Decorative "Medusa" Two handles Can be
Versace White Leather Greca Goddess Shoulder Bag Handbag
By Versace
Located in Rome, Rome
Versace 'Greca Goddess' shoulder bag in white calf leather. It features a gold metal central Greca
NWT S/S 2005 Versace by Donatella Chaos Couture White Crescent Shoulder Bag
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This new-with-tags Spring/Summer 2005 Versace "Chaos Couture" shoulder bag by Donatella Versace is
$1,449
H 15.75 in D 7.09 in L 19.69 in
Vintage Gianni Versace Metallic Medusa Monogram White Shoulder Bag
By Gianni Versace
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This is an exquisite vintage Versace shoulder bag, showcasing the brand's iconic aesthetic with
Versace Brown Suede Logo Tote Bag, 2007
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in New York, NY
Versace tote shoulder bag in white leather and brown suede color combination embellished with the
1990s Gianni Versace White Leather Gold Medusa Mini Flap Belt Bag Pouch
By Gianni Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Gianni Versace designed this fabulous white leather Gianni Versace belt bag. From the 1990s, this
New VERSACE PERFORATED PATENT LEATHER WHITE CROSSBODY BAG
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
VERSACE Put an end to digging through a messy bag. The chic Versace bag has outer pouches for
VERSACE WHITE and BLACK LEATHER GREEK MEDUSA MINI BAG
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
VERSACE Resort collection 2012 White with black inserts shoulder/handbag from leather Gold
VERSACE PALAZZO WHITE LEATHER TOTE BAG w/ GOLD-TONE HARDWARE
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
VERSACE Versace Palazzo leather tote in white Two top handles Detachable shoulder strap Fully
VERSACE LARGE FRINGED VANITAS BLACK, WHITE and YELLOW HANDBAG SHOULDER BAG
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
" Made in Italy Brand new. Display model. Has a minor scratches. Comes with Versace dust bag. 100
Gianni Versace white leather cocco handle shoulder bag
By Gianni Versace
Located in Capri, IT
Gianni Versace white leather cocco handle shoulder bag Gianni Versace white bag totally made in
Versace White Leather Buckle Detail Shoulder Bag
By Versace
Located in London, GB
. Details White Leather Large shoulder bag Buckle detail 1x Top handle Top magnetic
Versace Translucent Vinyl x White Medusa Clear Tote Bag 36v413s
By Versace
Located in Dix hills, NY
Versace Translucent Vinyl x White Medusa Clear Tote Bag 36v413s Made In: Italy Measurements: Length
Versace Virtus Logo Plaque Quilted Shoulder Bag White
By Versace
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
Authentic, pre-owned Versace Virtus Logo Plaque Quilted Shoulder Bag in white. Features quilted
Versace La Madusa White & Black Large Tote Bag
By Versace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Crafted in Italy from grained calf leather, this top-handle tote bag is adorned by a signature
Gianni Versace Iconic white leather logo shoulder bag
By Gianni Versace
Located in Capri, IT
Gianni Versace Iconic white leather logo shoulder bag Versace iconic white huge bag with some
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H 5.12 in W 9.45 in D 2.37 in
new VERSACE Vanitas baroque quilted white leather Medusa crossbody waist bag
By Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE Vanitas baroque quilted white leather Medusa crossbody waist bag Reference: TGAS
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H 7.09 in W 10.24 in D 5.12 in
VERSACE Virtus white quilted gold chain barocco print lining shoulder bag
By Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VERSACE Virtus white quilted gold chain barocco print lining shoulder bag Reference: TGAS/B01050
new VERSACE black white logo Medusa print nylon crossbody messenger bag
By Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE black white logo Medusa print nylon crossbody messenger bag Reference: TGAS/C00840
VERSACE Vanitas white baroque quilted gold Medusa metal chain crossbody bag
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VERSACE Vanitas white baroque quilted gold Medusa metal chain crossbody bag Reference: TGAS/B01474
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H 8.67 in W 9.85 in D 5.12 in
new VERSACE Palazzo Empire Small Baroque Embroidered white Medusa satchel bag
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE Palazzo Empire Small Baroque Embroidered white Medusa satchel bag Brand: Versace
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H 5.52 in W 7.88 in D 1.19 in
new VERSACE Vanitas white baroque quilted gold Medusa metal chain crossbody bag
By Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE Vanitas white baroque quilted gold Medusa metal chain crossbody bag Reference: TGAS
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H 5.12 in W 9.45 in D 2.76 in
new VERSACE white 90s box logo black nylon crossbody waist belt bag
By Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE white 90s box logo black nylon crossbody waist belt bag Reference: TGAS/B01627 Brand
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H 5.12 in W 9.45 in D 2.76 in
new VERSACE white 90s box logo black nylon crossbody waist belt bag
By Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE white 90s box logo black nylon crossbody waist belt bag Reference: TGAS/B01627 Brand
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H 8.27 in W 11.42 in D 3.55 in
VERSACE white Vanitas Barocco quilted leather Medusa tassel gold chain flap bag
By Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VERSACE white Vanitas Barocco quilted leather Medusa tassel gold chain flap bag Reference: TGAS
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H 4.73 in W 7.49 in D 1.58 in
new VERSACE white calfskin leather gold Medusa studded flap shoulder saddle bag
By Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE white calfskin leather gold Medusa studded flap shoulder saddle bag Brand: Versace
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H 11.82 in W 14.18 in
rare VERSACE new Palazzo Empire Large white calf leather Medusa satchel bag
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare VERSACE new Palazzo Empire Large white calf leather Medusa satchel bag Brand: Versace
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H 5.12 in W 8.67 in D 2.76 in
new VERSACE black white 90's logo glossy saffiano leather crossbody belt bag
By Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE black white 90's logo glossy saffiano leather crossbody belt bag Reference: TGAS
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H 4.34 in W 7.09 in
new VERSACE AW19 black white Greca gold baroque print quilted leather Medusa bag
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE AW19 black white Greca gold baroque print quilted leather Medusa bag Brand: Versace
VERSACE Magna Greca pop color geometric embroidered bag sports canvas strap
By Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VERSACE Magna Greca pop color geometric embroidered bag sports canvas strap Reference: TGAS/C00376
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 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
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H 4.73 in W 10.63 in D 2.37 in
new VERSACE 90's vintage box logo print white nylon crossbody waist belt bag
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE 90's vintage box logo print white nylon crossbody waist belt bag Brand: Versace
VERSACE Gingko Barocco pink gold floral leather wallet crossbody micro bag
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VERSACE Gingko Barocco pink gold floral leather wallet crossbody micro bag Reference: TGAS/C00219
VERSACE 2019 Runway black gold Medusa multipocket harness arm bag Rare
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VERSACE 2019 Runway black gold Medusa multipocket harness arm bag Rare Reference: TGAS/C00892 Brand
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H 4.73 in W 10.63 in D 2.37 in Dm 2.37 in
new VERSACE 90's Vintage Box Logo print white nylon crossbody waist belt bag
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE 90's Vintage Box Logo print white nylon crossbody waist belt bag Brand: Versace
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H 4.73 in W 10.63 in D 2.37 in Dm 2.37 in
new VERSACE 90's Vintage Logo white nylon sporst strap crossbody waist belt bag
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE 90's Vintage Logo white nylon sporst strap crossbody waist belt bag Brand: Versace
VERSACE Gingko Barocco pink gold floral leather wallet crossbody micro bag
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VERSACE Gingko Barocco pink gold floral leather wallet crossbody micro bag Reference: TGAS/C01666
new YOUNG VERSACE Micro Palazzo Empire white gold baroque print shoulder bag
By Donatella Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new YOUNG VERSACE Micro Palazzo Empire white gold baroque print shoulder bag Brand: Young Versace
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H 12.21 in W 15.75 in
new VERSACE Palazzo Medusa light pink saffiano leather large neverfull tote bag
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE Palazzo Medusa light pink saffiano leather large neverfull tote bag Brand: Versace
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H 12.21 in W 15.75 in D 4.34 in
new VERSACE Palazzo Medusa light pink saffiano leather large neverfull tote bag
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE Palazzo Medusa light pink saffiano leather large neverfull tote bag Brand: Versace
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H 8.67 in W 12.21 in
new VERSACE Palazzo Medusa pink saffiano leather large speedy boston cross bag
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE Palazzo Medusa pink saffiano leather large speedy boston cross bag Brand: Versace
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H 5.91 in W 9.85 in
vintage GIANNI VERSACE white leather silver Medusa top handle flared basket bag
By Gianni Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
vintage GIANNI VERSACE white leather silver Medusa top handle flared basket bag Reference: TGAS
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H 5.91 in W 9.85 in
vintage GIANNI VERSACE white leather silver Medusa top handle flared basket bag
By Gianni Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
vintage GIANNI VERSACE white leather silver Medusa top handle flared basket bag Reference: TGAS
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H 4.73 in W 10.63 in D 2.37 in Dm 2.37 in
new VERSACE 90's Vintage Box Logo print white nylon sports strap waist belt bag
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE 90's Vintage Box Logo print white nylon sports strap waist belt bag Brand: Versace
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H 3.35 in W 4.73 in D 1.97 in
new VERSACE Gingko Barocco pink gold floral print wallet on chain crossbody bag
By Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE Gingko Barocco pink gold floral print wallet on chain crossbody bag Reference: TGAS
Versace Safety Pin Gold White Sling Unisex Runway Bag
By Versace
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Collector's Versace Sling Bag Feature Material: Leather Color: White Condition: Brand New Period
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H 7.09 in W 10.24 in D 5.12 in
VERSACE Virtus white quilted gold chain barocco print lining shoulder bag
By Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VERSACE Virtus white quilted gold chain barocco print lining shoulder bag Reference: TGAS/B01050
New Versace White Nappa Leather Athena Barocco Quilted Vanitas Bag Large
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
detachable Versace logo bag charm. 100% White Color Leather, Gold-Enameled Hardware. Lining: Marigold
Versace Fendace Fendi Gold White Leather Baguette Shoulder Bag
By Fendi, Versace
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Collector's Fence Baguette Bag RARE Feature Material: Leather Color: White Condition: Excellent
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H 4.73 in W 10.63 in D 2.37 in Dm 2.37 in
new VERSACE 90's Vintage Logo white nylon sporst strap crossbody belt bag
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE 90's Vintage Logo white nylon sporst strap crossbody belt bag Brand: Versace Designer
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H 4.73 in W 10.63 in D 2.37 in
new VERSACE 90's vintage box logo print white nylon crossbody waist belt bag
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE 90's vintage box logo print white nylon crossbody waist belt bag Brand: Versace
VERSACE Gingko Barocco pink gold floral leather wallet crossbody micro bag
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VERSACE Gingko Barocco pink gold floral leather wallet crossbody micro bag Reference: TGAS/C00221
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H 16.93 in D 7.88 in L 30.71 in
VERSACE Bag in Smooth Glossy Brown Leather and Beige Crocodile Effect Leather
By Versace
Located in Paris, FR
VERSACE bag in smooth glossy brown leather and beige crocodile effect leather. Brown wood and gold
Fendi x Versace Fendace Baguette White Leather Versace Gold Pins Crossbody Bag M
By Fendi
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
This unique collaboration between Fendi and Versace merges two legendary styles into a single piece
GIANNI VERSACE WHITE/GOLD BAG
By Versace
Located in Chicago, IL
Extremely rare Gianni Versace white bag with gold hardware.
Versace White Patent Leather Shoulder Bag
By Versace
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This stylish and glossy shoulder bag by Versace will make sure you are the talk of the town. Its
Versace White Leather Small Medusa Camera Bag
By Versace
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Sophisticated and luxe this bag from Versace definitely needs to be on your wishlist. The bag is
Versace White Leather Chain Clutch Bag
By Versace
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This white clutch bag from Versace will make you stand out and grab you all the compliments. It is
New VERSACE Palazzo Sultan white leather shoulder bag
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
NEW VERSACE BAG Elegant optic white leather evening bag with gold Medusa Head on front slap
VERSACE WHITE QUILTED LEATHER BAG w/MEDUSA MEDALLION
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
VERSACE Iconic quilted leather Versace handbag The bag can be carried on a long belt, and
Versace White Quilted Leather Embroidered Barocco Shoulder Bag
By Versace
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This Versace Barocco bag delights not only with its appeal but craftsmanship as well. It is held by
Versace White Leather Medusa Sultan Shoulder Bag
By Versace
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This Medusa Sultan shoulder bag from Versace is a fabulous piece. The bag comes in a luxurious
$1,687Sale Price|25% Off
Size: 39
New Fendi Karl Lagerfeld Ad Runway Fur and Suede Platform Boots Booties Sz 39
By Fendi
Located in Conroe, TX
Fendi Fur Boots by Karl Lagerfeld Brand New * Euro: 39 * Stunning Beaver Fur Lines the Front and the Inside of the Boots * Soft Taupe Nubuck Leather * Zips up the Back * 1.25" Front ...
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1990 Vintage Bodycon Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1990 Vintage Fitted Plunged Décolleté Mini Dress Size Small Alaïa mini bodycon dress with sweetheart neck and rib knit accent panels throughout. All Eyes on Alaï...
$5,797Sale Price|20% Off
H 9.06 in W 3.35 in L 11.03 in
Exceptional Hermès Vintage Glika Bag Rouge H Box Leather Golden Hdw 28 cm
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Beautiful and Rare Authentic Hermès Bag "GLIKA" Made in France Vintage item Outside made of Box Smooth Leather, Inside lined with finely grained leather Colorway: Rouge H (Hermè...
1990’s Moschino Vintage Red Leather Heart Bag seen on The Nanny
By Moschino
Located in Concord, NC
Iconic rare Moschino Redwall vintage rare patent leather red heart shoulder bag from 1995 as seen on Fran Dresher from The Nanny. Made in Italy Features bright red leather with gold...
$454Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 1990s Moschino by Redwall Striped PVC Sheepskin Bowling Bag
By Redwall, Moschino
Located in LAGNY-SUR-MARNE, FR
Beautiful and rare Vintage 1990s Moschino by redwall bowling bag. This piece was previously owned and gently worn you can see little signs of use or show signs of fading barely notic...
Vintage GUCCI Monogram Ophidia Web GG Supreme Shoulder Crossbody Bag
By MAURIZIO GUCCI, Gucci
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Gucci Monogram Shoulder Crossbody Bag Brown Canvas. Authentic, pre-loved vintage Gucci web GG Supreme coated canvas shoulder bag. This chic and rare Gucci web bag is a must-h...
$3,321Sale Price|20% Off
Dior Saddle 2020 Shoulder Bag Shearling Brown and While
By Christian Dior
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Dior Saddle 2020 Shoulder Bag Shearling Brown and While These are professional photos of the actual bag. Add a wild touch to your style with this Dior Saddle bag. Unleash your inne...
$6,920
H 3.1 in W 3.9 in L 0.8 in
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 ...
GUCCI by TOM FORD 2004 Vintage Swarovski Crystal Lizard Black Mini Bag Purse
By Gucci
Located in Leonardo, NJ
USA SHIPPING ONLY BECAUSE EXOTIC Tom Ford for Gucci Vintage 2004 Jet black lizard skin Swarovski clear crystal with silver hardware Rare Excellent Condition, minor scratches on hard...
GUCCI black leather BAMBOO HANDLE Hobo Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Gucci by Tom Ford Bamboo hobo bag in black pigskin leather featuring black bamboo handle. Lined in black suede with an attached pouch inside and gold-tone hardware. H...
$5,490
H 19 in W 14 in L 8 in
Balenciaga Arena Wheeled Suitcase Rolling Carry-on Luggage Trolley Leather Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Miami, FL
Balenciaga 2013 Rare Limited Edition Periwinkle Blue Jacynthe Wheeled Carry-On Balenciaga Wheeled Carry-On, features soft lambskin and distinctive aged brass hardware. Black perfora...
Rare Chanel 1996 Vintage Watercolor Floral Medium Classic Flap Bag 24k GHW 68568
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 68568 A whimsical printed medium flap with 24k gold plated hardware is this Rare Chanel 1996 Vintage Watercolor Floral Medium Classic Flap Bag 24k GHW. A single crossbo...
FENDI Spy Bag Black Leather Large Women Bag Italy
By Fendi
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Fendi Black Leather Large Spy Bag. The Fendi Spy Bag is an Iconic "It" Women Bag from the 1980s-1990's. This authentic Fendi Spy Bag Leather showcases one of the brand's most popula...
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1986 Jacket Skirt and Pants Suit
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Water Mill, NY
An amazing iconic fine black wool 3 piece skirt, pant and jacket suit from Azzedine Alaia as displayed in SCAD Fashion Museum in Atlanta. The spectacular front wrapping jacket is a...
$3,317
Size: FR 38 - UK 10 - US 6
Vivienne Westwood cow print nude silk corseted off shoulder dress, ss 1999
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood cow print nude and black silk mid-length evening dress with built-in corset and draped off-shoulder neckline Spring-Summer 1999
$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...
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.