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Gianni Versace Green Croc Leather Sunglasses
Gianni Versace Green Croc Leather Sunglasses

Gianni Versace Green Croc Leather Sunglasses

By Gianni Versace

Located in Sheung Wan, HK

- Vintage 90s Gianni Versace green croc leather sunglasses with gold Medusa on the side. Model no

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1990s Italian Vintage Versace Croc

Versace Coco Brown Embossed Croc Style Jeans
Versace Coco Brown Embossed Croc Style Jeans

Versace Coco Brown Embossed Croc Style Jeans

By Gianni Versace

Located in New York, NY

Versace Jeans 'Couture' coco brown embossed croc style jeans are lined with Viscose. Material is

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1990s Italian Vintage Versace Croc

Gianni Versace, Brown croc stamped leather belt
Gianni Versace, Brown croc stamped leather belt

Gianni Versace, Brown croc stamped leather belt

By Gianni Versace Couture

Located in AMSTERDAM, NL

Gianni Versace, Brown croc stamped leather belt with gold hardware. The item is in good condition

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1990s Vintage Versace Croc

1980s Gianni Versace Oversized Buckle Black Croc Embossed Leather Belt
1980s Gianni Versace Oversized Buckle Black Croc Embossed Leather Belt

1980s Gianni Versace Oversized Buckle Black Croc Embossed Leather Belt

By Gianni Versace

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Presenting a fabulous black leather crocodile embossed Gianni Versace belt designed by Gianni

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1980s Italian Vintage Versace Croc

F/W 1996 Gianni Versace Cherry Red Croc Embossed Medusa Shoulder Bag
F/W 1996 Gianni Versace Cherry Red Croc Embossed Medusa Shoulder Bag

F/W 1996 Gianni Versace Cherry Red Croc Embossed Medusa Shoulder Bag

By Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Presenting a cherry red croc-embossed Gianni Versace shoulder bag featuring gold-toned Medusa

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1990s Italian Vintage Versace Croc

Rare Gianni Versace Couture 1990s Princess Diana Bag
Rare Gianni Versace Couture 1990s Princess Diana Bag

Rare Gianni Versace Couture 1990s Princess Diana Bag

By Gianni Versace

Located in Bressanone, Trentino-Alto Adige

Rare Gianni Versace Medusa Croc print Bag, same model and color as one of Princess Diana's favorite

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1990s Vintage Versace Croc

F/W 1996 Gianni Versace Brown Crocodile Medusa Acetate Sunglasses
F/W 1996 Gianni Versace Brown Crocodile Medusa Acetate Sunglasses

F/W 1996 Gianni Versace Brown Crocodile Medusa Acetate Sunglasses

By Gianni Versace

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Presenting a pair of brown croc accented Gianni Versace sunglasses, designed by Gianni Versace

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1990s Italian Vintage Versace Croc

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Gianni Versace Croc-Effect Leather Small Shoulder Bag
Gianni Versace Croc-Effect Leather Small Shoulder Bag

Gianni Versace Croc-Effect Leather Small Shoulder Bag

By Gianni Versace

Located in Athens, Agia Paraskevi

Gianni Versace Croc-Effect Leather Small Shoulder Bag

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1990s Italian Vintage Versace Croc

Gianni Versace Croc-Effect Leather Small Shoulder Bag 1990's
Gianni Versace Croc-Effect Leather Small Shoulder Bag 1990's

Gianni Versace Croc-Effect Leather Small Shoulder Bag 1990's

By Gianni Versace

Located in Athens, Agia Paraskevi

Gianni Versace Croc-Effect Leather Small Shoulder Bag 1990's

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1990s Italian Vintage Versace Croc

Gianni Versace Croc Embossed Couture Bag With Medusas
Gianni Versace Croc Embossed Couture Bag With Medusas

Gianni Versace Croc Embossed Couture Bag With Medusas

By Gianni Versace

Located in Chicago, IL

Extremely rare Gianni Versace Couture Croc embossed Kelly bag with iconic Medusas. Black and Gold

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1990s Italian Vintage Versace Croc

Gianni Versace Croc Embossed Couture Bag With Medusas
Gianni Versace Croc Embossed Couture Bag With Medusas

Gianni Versace Croc Embossed Couture Bag With Medusas

By Gianni Versace

Located in Chicago, IL

Extremely rare Gianni Versace Couture Croc embossed Kelly bag with iconic Medusas. Black and Gold

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1990s Italian Vintage Versace Croc

Gianni Versace Croc Embossed Couture Bag With Medusas
Gianni Versace Croc Embossed Couture Bag With Medusas

Gianni Versace Croc Embossed Couture Bag With Medusas

By Gianni Versace

Located in Chicago, IL

Extremely rare Gianni Versace Couture Croc embossed Kelly bag with iconic Medusas. Black and Gold

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1990s Italian Vintage Versace Croc

Gianni Versace Croc Embossed Couture Bag With Medusas
Gianni Versace Croc Embossed Couture Bag With Medusas

Gianni Versace Croc Embossed Couture Bag With Medusas

By Gianni Versace

Located in Chicago, IL

Extremely rare Gianni Versace Couture Croc embossed Kelly bag with iconic Medusas. Black and Gold

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1990s Italian Vintage Versace Croc

Gianni Versace Croc Embossed Couture Bag With Medusas
Gianni Versace Croc Embossed Couture Bag With Medusas

Gianni Versace Croc Embossed Couture Bag With Medusas

By Gianni Versace

Located in Chicago, IL

Extremely rare Gianni Versace Couture Croc embossed Kelly bag with iconic Medusas. Black and Gold

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1990s Italian Vintage Versace Croc

Gianni Versace Croc Embossed Couture Bag With Medusas
Gianni Versace Croc Embossed Couture Bag With Medusas

Gianni Versace Croc Embossed Couture Bag With Medusas

By Gianni Versace

Located in Chicago, IL

Extremely rare Gianni Versace Couture Croc embossed Kelly bag with iconic Medusas. Black and Gold

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1990s Italian Vintage Versace Croc

Gianni Versace Vintage khaki croc embossed leather document portfolio bag
Gianni Versace Vintage khaki croc embossed leather document portfolio bag

Gianni Versace Vintage khaki croc embossed leather document portfolio bag

By Gianni Versace

Located in Kashiwa, Chiba

1990s. Vintage Gianni Versace dark green/khaki croc embossed leather document bag, portfolio purse

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1990s Unknown Vintage Versace Croc

Gianni Versace Croc Embossed Black "Diana" Bag, 1990s
Gianni Versace Croc Embossed Black "Diana" Bag, 1990s

Gianni Versace Croc Embossed Black "Diana" Bag, 1990s

By Gianni Versace

Located in Austin, TX

Gianni Versace Croc Embossed BlackDiana Bag, 1990s. Condition; Very good.

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1990s Italian Vintage Versace Croc

Gianni Versace Black Croc Leather Flap Shoulder Bag
Gianni Versace Black Croc Leather Flap Shoulder Bag

Gianni Versace Black Croc Leather Flap Shoulder Bag

By Gianni Versace

Located in Sheung Wan, HK

- Vintage 90s Gianni Versace black embossed croc leather flap shoulder bag. - Medusa logo flap

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1990s Italian Vintage Versace Croc

Gianni Versace Black Croc Leather flap Shoulder Bag
Gianni Versace Black Croc Leather flap Shoulder Bag

Gianni Versace Black Croc Leather flap Shoulder Bag

By Gianni Versace

Located in Sheung Wan, HK

- Gianni Versace black embossed croc leather flap shoulder bag from the 90s. - Medusa logo flap

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1990s Italian Vintage Versace Croc

Gianni Versace Couture purple embossed croc leather handle bag
Gianni Versace Couture purple embossed croc leather handle bag

Gianni Versace Couture purple embossed croc leather handle bag

By Gianni Versace

Located in Sheung Wan, HK

- Rare Vintage 90s Gianni Versace purple embossed croc leather handle bag with a shoulder strap

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1990s Italian Vintage Versace Croc

Vintage 90s Gianni Versace Black Croc Patent Leather Pointy Heels
Vintage 90s Gianni Versace Black Croc Patent Leather Pointy Heels

Vintage 90s Gianni Versace Black Croc Patent Leather Pointy Heels

By Gianni Versace

Located in Sheung Wan, HK

- Vintage 90s Gianni Versace black croc patent leather pointy heels. - Embedded gold toned Medusa

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1990s Italian Vintage Versace Croc

Gianni Versace blue croc embossed kelly mini bag, 1997
Gianni Versace blue croc embossed kelly mini bag, 1997

Gianni Versace blue croc embossed kelly mini bag, 1997

By Gianni Versace Couture

Located in Austin, TX

Gianni Versace blue croc embossed kelly mini bag from 1997. Condition Very good, minimal wear. With

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1990s Italian Vintage Versace Croc

GIANNI VERSACE black leather 1994 CROC BIKER Skirt Suit 40 S
GIANNI VERSACE black leather 1994 CROC BIKER Skirt Suit 40 S

GIANNI VERSACE black leather 1994 CROC BIKER Skirt Suit 40 S

By Gianni Versace

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Gianni Versace biker mini skirt suit in black crocodile embossed shiny leather. The

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1990s French Vintage Versace Croc

F/W 1992 Gianni Versace 'Miss S&M' Croc Embossed Medusa Medallion Dome Bag
F/W 1992 Gianni Versace 'Miss S&M' Croc Embossed Medusa Medallion Dome Bag

F/W 1992 Gianni Versace 'Miss S&M' Croc Embossed Medusa Medallion Dome Bag

By Gianni Versace Couture, Gianni Versace

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Presenting an embossed patent leather dome bag by Gianni Versace. This piece was released as part

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1990s Italian Vintage Versace Croc

Gianni Versace Purple Croc Leather Sunglasses
Gianni Versace Purple Croc Leather Sunglasses

Gianni Versace Purple Croc Leather Sunglasses

By Gianni Versace

Located in Sheung Wan, HK

- Vintage 90s Gianni Versace purple croc leather sunglasses with gold Medusa on the side. Model no

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1990s Italian Vintage Versace Croc

Gianni Versace Couture purple embossed croc leather handle bag
Gianni Versace Couture purple embossed croc leather handle bag

Gianni Versace Couture purple embossed croc leather handle bag

By Gianni Versace

Located in Sheung Wan, HK

- Rare Vintage 90s Gianni Versace purple embossed croc leather handle bag with a shoulder strap

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1990s Italian Vintage Versace Croc

Vintage Versace Black Croc Embossed Leather Handbag With Unique Handles
Vintage Versace Black Croc Embossed Leather Handbag With Unique Handles

Vintage Versace Black Croc Embossed Leather Handbag With Unique Handles

By Gianni Versace

Located in Atlanta, GA

Chic & stylish! This 1990's Gianni Versace design combines modernity with a feminine silhouette

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1990s Italian Vintage Versace Croc

1990s Gianni Versace Gold Medusa Red Croc Embossed Patent Leather Boots
1990s Gianni Versace Gold Medusa Red Croc Embossed Patent Leather Boots

1990s Gianni Versace Gold Medusa Red Croc Embossed Patent Leather Boots

By Gianni Versace

Located in West Hollywood, CA

TheRealList presents: a pair of red hot crocodile embossed Gianni Versace boots, designed by Gianni

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1990s Italian Vintage Versace Croc

1992 Versace Embossed Leather Medusa Shoulder Bag
1992 Versace Embossed Leather Medusa Shoulder Bag

1992 Versace Embossed Leather Medusa Shoulder Bag

By Gianni Versace

Located in Austin, TX

VERSACE ORANGE EMBOSSED LEATHER "CROC" MEDUSA SHOULDER BAG BONDAGE COLLECTION, 1992. Long straps

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1990s Italian Vintage Versace Croc

Gianni Versace Vintage Black Leather Jacket 1980s
Gianni Versace Vintage Black Leather Jacket 1980s

Gianni Versace Vintage Black Leather Jacket 1980s

By Gianni Versace

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Relive the 1980s with this rare and wonderful Bat Wing Leather Jacket by Gianni Versace. Croc

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1980s Italian Vintage Versace Croc

VERSACE MEDUSA WATCH WITH CROC EMBOSSED STRAP
VERSACE MEDUSA WATCH WITH CROC EMBOSSED STRAP

VERSACE MEDUSA WATCH WITH CROC EMBOSSED STRAP

By Versace

Located in Chicago, IL

Versace watch with iconic Medusa motif. It has a black croc embossed strap. Fits 6-7 inches wrist

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Late 20th Century Swiss Vintage Versace Croc

Gianni Versace Gold Medusa Watch with Croc Embossed Strap
Gianni Versace Gold Medusa Watch with Croc Embossed Strap

Gianni Versace Gold Medusa Watch with Croc Embossed Strap

By Versace

Located in Chicago, IL

Very rare Gianni Versace Medusa watch with crocodile embossed belt. Unisex. Face 1.3 inches in

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1990s Swiss Vintage Versace Croc

GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE CROC EMBOSSED BAG WITH MEDUSAS
GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE CROC EMBOSSED BAG WITH MEDUSAS

GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE CROC EMBOSSED BAG WITH MEDUSAS

By Versace, Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

Very rare Gianni Versace Couture croc embossed bag with gold medusas.

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Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Versace Croc

ICONIC Gianni Versace Faux Croc Kelly Handbag Vintage / Good Condition
ICONIC Gianni Versace Faux Croc Kelly Handbag Vintage / Good Condition

ICONIC Gianni Versace Faux Croc Kelly Handbag Vintage / Good Condition

By Gianni Versace

Located in VERGT, FR

Gianni Versace Collection approx 1990 /1995 Superb Croc embossed Cognac Leather The gold plated

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1990s Italian Vintage Versace Croc

Vintage Gianni Versace dark brown croc embossed leather Kelly style bag.
Vintage Gianni Versace dark brown croc embossed leather Kelly style bag.

Vintage Gianni Versace dark brown croc embossed leather Kelly style bag.

By Gianni Versace

Located in Kashiwa, Chiba

1990s. Vintage Gianni Versace dark brown croc embossed leather Kelly style bag with Medallion

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1990s Unknown Vintage Versace Croc

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Vintage Versace Croc For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary vintage versace croc for your needs in our varied inventory. Many people prefer black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find gold, purple and more options on these pages. Making the right choice when shopping for a vintage versace croc may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 20th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Vintage Versace Croc?

Prices for a vintage versace croc can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $385 and can go as high as $18,156, while, on average they fetch $1,590.

Gianni Versace for sale on 1stDibs

The signature extravagance of legendary fashion designer Gianni Versace — forever aligned with glamour, sex, celebrity and spectacle — can overshadow the Italian couturier’s broad and deep engagement with history and culture. Today, his vintage dresses and gowns, handbags, sunglasses and other accessories look astonishingly fresh and freshly relevant.

More than any designer before him, Versace mined celebrity, music and Pop art for inspiration, and his subversive, maximalist and unabashedly seductive designs infused high fashion with an entirely new ethos. “I don’t believe in good taste,” he once explained. Instead, he had a sexy good time with fashion — as he did with life. 

Gianni Versace was born in 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, he 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. 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” — as the moment when the two worlds of fashion and pop culture became one, changing both forever.

Versace's 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 Gianni Versace evening dresses, handbags, day dresses and more on 1stDibs.