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.
VERSACE 2003 Vintage Runway Red Leather + Lace Corset w. Ornate Hardware
By Versace
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Versace Vintage Runway FW03 aso Christina Aguilera shot by Steven Meisel for ad campaign Red leather Ornate silver hardware Sheer lace panel sides IT40 Excellent condition, minor fee...
Versace Gold Safety Pin Cut-Out Black Top IT 38
By Versace, Gianni Versace
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
A signature statement piece from Versace, this sleek black top embodies the brand's iconic glamour with its instantly recognizable gold-tone safety pin hardware. Crafted from a soft,...
2000’s Versace Butterfly Print Backless Cotton Mini Dress - Beachwear
By Versace, Gianni Versace
Located in Sheffield, GB
A 2000s vintage Versace mini dress, crafted in a cotton stretch fabric, with allover Butterfly print decoration, knotted bows on the tops of the shoulders and a deep, scooped back fe...
VERSACE 2004 Vintage Aqua Blue Ruffle Runway Style Wrap Dress
By Versace
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Versace Vintage SS04 Runway style Aqua blue Ruffle wrap dress Inside button to keep closed IT38 fits very true to size XXS/XS/0 NWT's, one little spot as pictured, only mentioning fo...
S/S 2016 Versace New Black Shimmery Metallic One Sleeve Cutout Evening Gown
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in Concord, NC
Sleek and effortlessly sophisticated, this Spring Summer 2016 Versace black evening gown is crafted from a shimmering metallic wool fabric and features an asymmetrical one sleeve sil...
Versace Coral Red Silk Knit Cut-Out Long Sleeve Top IT 38
By Versace, Gianni Versace
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Make a bold statement with this striking Versace silk knit top, presented in a vibrant coral red hue. Designed with the house's signature contemporary edge, this luxurious piece feat...
VERSACE square neckline leather cap sleeve bodycon seam sheath dress IT38 XS
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VERSACE square neckline leather cap sleeve bodycon seam sheath dress IT38 XS Reference: KEDG/A00062 Brand: Versace Designer: Donatella Versace Material: Wool Color: Black Pattern: So...
New Versace F/W2017 Runway Crystal Embellished Lace Backless Black Evening Gown
By Versace
Located in Englishtown, NJ
New Versace Runway Crystal Embellished Plunged Lace Backless Black Evening Dress Gown IT 40 Look 55 of Fall 2017 Collection New with Tags! Heavy beading, crystal embellishments and...
$1,255Sale Price|43% Off
New Versace S/S 2016 Gigi Hadid Medusa Runway Ad Heels Platform Pumps Sz 40
By Versace
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New Stunning Versace Heels Runway Gigi Hadid Ad Platforms Black Gold Versace Medusa Hardware Size: 40 Heel 6" Front Platform 2" Triple Strap Rubber Sole Leather Footbed Patent ...
Verace Leather Skirt with Studs and Buckle Waist
By Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black leather skirt from Versace. It is pencil style with rows of silver metal studs around the waist and along angled front seaming into whic...
VERSACE S/S 2020 silk shirt Jungle
By Versace
Located in Rubiera, RE
VERSACE S/S 2020 COLLECTION Silk shirt "Jungle" 100% silk Made in Italy Size IT 40 - US 6 Flat measures: Length cm. 70 Shoulders cm. 40 Bust cm. 49 Sleeve cm. 68 Missing bottom butto...
Versace SS 2005 Madonna Ad Campaign Backless Silk Dress
By Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous light yellow stretch silk dress as featured in Versace's notable 2005 ad campaign. It has a shirt collar, fold up elbow length sleeves with functional tabs, 2 chest flap p...
Versace Silk Cut out Back Dress
By Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful pink silk dress from Versace. It is is a simple sleeveless sheath from the front. The back is exposed from the shoulders to low back with the exception of draping framin...
VERSACE 2011 Runway white studded leather silk skirt mini dress IT38 XS
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VERSACE 2011 Runway white studded leather silk skirt mini dress IT38 XS Reference: TGAS/D01127 Brand: Versace Designer: Donatella Versace Collection: 2011 - Runway Material: Polyamid...
Versace Fall 2021 Starfish Print Sleeveless Midi Dress Yellow IT 42
By Versace
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Sleeveless garment-pleated satin mid-length dress in yellow featuring graphic pattern printed in multicolor. Hardware at spaghetti shoulder straps. Scoop neck collar. Lettuce edge in...
VERSACE 2018 Tribute Byzantine Cross Jewel crystal black satin sandals EU38
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VERSACE 2018 Tribute Byzantine Cross Jewel crystal black satin sandals EU38 Reference: TGAS/A04792 Brand: Versace Designer: Donatella Versace Collection: Spring Summer 2018 - Runway ...
VERSUS by Gianni Versace 1990's Black Tailored Skirt Suit
By Gianni Versace, Versace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
From Gianni Versace's Versus comes this sleek and chic, ultra 1990's suit. Jacket has an arch opening in the dart area. See Photo #2. Black crepe wool. Fully lined in matching blac...
Versace Silk Halter Dress with Embroidery
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous fine stretch silk halter dress from Versace with a colorful pink lily print on a turquoise background. The halter neck and bust area are compris...
VERSACE Tribute 2017 Warhol SS 1991 Marilyn Monroe and James Dean T-shirt
By Versace
Located in Rubiera, RE
VERSACE Tribute 2017 WARHOL SS 1991 T-Shirt Limited Edition Size S Unisex Made in Italy Flat measures: Length cm. 65 Shoulders cm. 48 Bust cm. 49.5 Sleeve cm. 18.5 New with tag, nev...
Gianni Versace 1990s Purple Flower Black White Houndstooth Skirt Suit
By Versace
Located in San Francisco, CA
Gianni Versace vintage wool skirt suit in black and white houndstooth or dogtooth check. Purple and green roses printed at jacket bust, one sleeve, and back, as well as on front and back skirt. Jacket features purple Versace...
$1,016Sale Price|20% Off
Versace Black White Checked Tweed Oversized Padded Shoulder Blazer 44
By Versace
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Versace's blazer is a sophisticated, timeless style. Tailored in Italy from checked wool-blend tweed that's frayed at the edges, it has padded shoulders that accentuate the sharp, st...
Versace Pink Silk Buckle Waist Halter Dress S/S 2002
By Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous bight pink silk dress from Versace. It has a halter neckline, ruched side waist and the skirt flares at the hem and is slightly longer in the back. The back waist has inc...
2000's Versace Floral & Striped colourful Prairie Summer Dress - Off shoulder
By Versace
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Colourful 2000's Vintage Versace Mini dress featuring floral & striped prints with elasticated collar line that can be styled on or off the shoulders, buttons down the front an...
S/S 2005 Donatella Versace Chaos Couture Colourful denim Print silk corset dress
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Sheffield, GB
Incredible Spring / Summer 2005 Donatella Versace, jeans couture dress in a silk floaty denim print with colourful slogans, butterfly patch embroidery and fitted bustier, corset top....
Versace 2021 Runway Gianni Alphabet Pinstripe Navy Wool Blazer Shorts Set 40 42
By Versace
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
A standout look from the Versace 2021 Runway Collection, this sophisticated two-piece suit set showcases the House's signature blend of classic tailoring and contemporary design. Cra...
Versace Emerald Green Dress
By Versace Collection, Versace
Located in London, GB
An eye catching emerald green dress by Versace. In a wonderful viscose the dress hangs beautifuly. Size 46 Measurements: Bust up to 42'' length 50'' back, 41'' front.
Gianni Versace Couture Black Chiffon and Satin Gown, 1990s
By Versace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Deceptively sweet and simple looking gown from the 1990s. From the wonderful Gianni Versace in his Couture line. Double dresses - black satin over sheer chiffon. Satin overlay makes...
1990’s Gianni Versace Loud Colourful Printed fitted Cotton Crop Jacket
By Versace, Gianni Versace
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Superb 1990’s Gianni Versace Jeans Couture Jacket crafted in a colourful Cotton print, featuring long sleeves, zip down the centre and waist length cropped hem ! MADE IN ITALY. R...
Versace S/S 2004 Runway AD CAMPAIGN Midi Ruffle Dress RARE Donatella Versace
By Versace
Located in Melbourne, VIC
Prémode presents Versace S/S 2004 Runway Midi Ruffle Dress This piece from Versace Spring/Summer 2004 collection under Donatella Versace, a season defined by the neon florals, celeb...
2000’s Donatella Versace Colourful Denim Daisy Print Denim Biker Jacket
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Sheffield, GB
2000’s Donatella Versace Colourful Denim Daisy Print Biker Jacket. Circa Spring 2002. A Vibrantly coloured Y2K denim biker jacket by Donatella Versace. Featuring pink, lime green an...
VERSACE Dua Lipa 2023 La Vacanza Runway crystal butterfly bondage bra IT36 XXS
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare VERSACE Dua Lipa 2023 La Vacanza Runway crystal butterfly bondage bra IT36 XXS Reference: TGAS/E00662 Brand: Versace Designer: Donatella Versace Collection: Prefall 2023 Dua Lip...
VERSACE by Donatella Versace Vintage Archival S/S 2004 Floral Corset Gown
By Versace, Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
Versace by Donatella Versace S/S 2004 Archival Floral Corset Gown— This archival evening gown from the iconic Versace Spring/Summer 2004 collection is a holy grail for luxury collec...
$187Sale Price|75% Off
2021 VERSACE PYTHON Print VISCOSE CADY MINI SKIRT SZ 38
By Versace, Gianni Versace
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Snake-embossed viscose twill mini skirt in pink featuring multicolor snake pattern printed throughout. Mid-rise. Cut-out with O-ring hardware at hem. Zip closure at side. Darts at ba...
$712Sale Price|20% Off
Versace Tribute Collection Byzantine Baroque Print High-Waisted Jeans SZ 27
By Versace, Gianni Versace
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Make a bold statement with the Versace Byzantine Baroque High-Waisted Jeans, an iconic piece from the Spring/Summer 2018 Tribute Collection, famously...
Versace Lace up Silk Dress
By Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A great flower pattern stretch silk dress in pinks, purples and black from Versace. It has a scoop neckline with metal ring decorated shoulder straps. It is semi fitted with ruching across the dress front and back. The left side laces up...
$201Sale Price|20% Off
Y2k Donatella Versace era Black lace up sexy Camisole - Corset Tank Top
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Sheffield, GB
Donatella Versace 2000’s era Black lace up Camisole featuring a ribbed knit exterior intercepted with satin fabric, brass rivets and exposed gun metal zip...
S/S 2005 Donatella Versace Brown Silk Sea Shell Rococo Baroque print Shirt
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Superb Spring / Summer 2005 Rococo patterned shirt by Donatella Versace, crafted from 100% pure silk, featuring a typical Versace Baroque design print in browns and orange shades. ...
new VERSACE Medusa '95 Satin Waterlilly fuschia pink boned corset top IT40 S
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE Medusa '95 Satin Waterlilly fuschia pink boned silver buckle crop top IT40 S Reference: TGAS/F00354 Brand: Versace Designer: Donatella Versace Model: Medusa '95 Satin Cor...
Versace Fall Winter 2007 by Donatella Versace runway silk dress
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage Versace Fall 2007 Runway Grey Silk Chiffon Gown by Donatella Versace A rare archival piece from the celebrated Versace Fall 2007 collection, designed by Donatella Versace. Th...
Vintage Versace S/S 2010 Runway "Alice in Wonderland" Corset Mini Dress 38 US 4
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
A documented runway piece from the celebrated Spring/Summer 2010 collection “Alice in Wonderland” by Versace. This striking strapless mini dress exemplifies Donatella Versace’s return to the house’s iconic glamour, featuring a structured corset-inspired silhouette rendered in substantial cotton with luxurious silk lining. The vivid acid-yellow palette combines signature Baroque scrollwork with graphic geometric motifs, creating a bold contrast that became a defining theme of the collection. The architectural bodice is enhanced with patent leather trim and sculptural panel construction, while the asymmetrical handkerchief hem and dramatic front slit lend movement and unmistakable runway presence. Decorative Medusa-accented details at the waist further reinforce the house’s unmistakable design codes. Finished with a concealed back zipper closure. A documented runway design from Versace’s Spring 2010...
VERSACE Gianni Signature black pink crystal Medusa mini dress IT38 XS
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VERSACE Gianni Signature black pink crystal Medusa mini dress IT38 XS Reference: TGAS/C01166 Brand: Versace Designer: Donatella Versace Model: Gianni Versace Signature Collection: Re...
2015 Versace Documented Gold Beaded Silk Gown with High Slit
By Versace
Located in London, GB
This mesmerising gown was designed by Donatella Versace in 2015. Supermodel Irina Shayk wore this dress to the premiere of Sicario at Cannes the same year. Incredibly detailed and gl...
Draped Multicolor printed dress in jersey Versace
By Versace
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Draped Multicolor printed dress in jersey. Size 6 US
New Versace Vintage PF 2011 Over-the-Knee Cheetah Print Calf Leather Boots It 40
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
These vintage Versace over-the-knee boots from the Fall 2011 collection are a rare, high-fashion statement piece crafted from luxurious leopard-print calf hair (often referred to as ...
Versace Spring/Summer 2005 Peach Silk Satin Medusa Gown
By Versace
Located in North Wales, PA
A stunning floor-length evening gown from Versace’s Spring/Summer 2005 collection under Donatella Versace. Crafted in a lustrous peach silk satin, the dress features a structured und...
Purple rayon jersey backless draped evening dress with shawl Versace
By Versace
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Purple rayon jersey backless draped evening dress with shawl. Wrap in the front. Body-suit inside in skin-tone tulle .Invisible zip on the r...
1990s Gianni Versace Black Shiny Latex Cropped Jacket with Medusa Buttons
By Versace, Gianni Versace
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Vintage 1990's classic Versace cropped jacket in a glossy black latex fabric with iconic silver metal Medusa buttons and plush quilted lining. MADE IN ITALY. Features: Chest pocke...
Versace Floral Silk Top Skirt Ensemble, S/S 2004
By Versace, Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace
Located in Norwich, GB
Versace by Donatella floral silk top and skirt ensemble, circa Spring 2004 commercial collection. Lilac with multicoloured floral print. Gold toned chain halterneck top. Ruffled chif...
S/S 1995 Vintage VERSACE Robert Indiana 'LOVE' Artwork Long Sleeve Shirt XXL
By Robert Indiana, Versace
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Vintage Spring / Summer 1995 Versace Jeans Couture long sleeved shirt, depicting the iconic 'LOVE' artwork by Robert Indiana in a colourful print throug...
new VERSACE Medusa '95 Pastel Pink monogram boned silver buckle bustier IT36 XXS
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE Medusa '95 Pastel Pink monogram boned silver buckle crop top IT36 XXS Reference: TGAS/F00360 Brand: Versace Designer: Donatella Versace Model: Medusa '95 Corset Collectio...
Gianni Versace "Classic" black soft leather trousers
By Versace
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Extraordinaire fine grade soft leather "Versace Classic" trousers with 2 pockets and zipper. size eu 40 but fits like 36/38 Please note that vintage items are not new and therefore m...
1990's Versace Colourful Rainbow striped Mesh Spaghetti Strap Slip Dress
By Versace, Versace Jeans Couture
Located in Sheffield, GB
1990's Versace Jeans Couture Slip Dress crafted in a sheer Colourful mesh fabric with spaghetti strap shoulders, figure hugging silhouette and Medusa detail charms around the bust. T...
Versace S/S 2005 Runway Bustier High Slit Slip Pink Evening Dress Gown
By Versace
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Versace S/S 2005 Runway Bustier High Slit Slip Pink Evening Dress Gown Look 44 from the Spring/Summer 2005 Collection. Size: IT 40 Condition: Very good vintage condition
s/s1995 Vintage Versace Jeans Colourful Robert Indiana LOVE High Waisted Jeans
By Robert Indiana, Versace
Located in Sheffield, GB
A pair of Vintage Spring/Summer 1995 Versace Jeans Couture patterned high waisted jeans, with the iconic, 'LOVE' artwork by Robert Indiana on both front a...
Butter soft leather 1990's Donatella Versace Chain strap Black slip dress - LBD
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Sheffield, GB
This fabulous sexy LBD by Donatella for VERSACE is crafted from a butter-soft full leather exterior, with Chrome coloured spaghetti strap shoulders featuring the iconic Medusa logo d...
2000's Donatella Versace Baby Blue Denim Print Y2k Biker Jacket
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Sheffield, GB
An Early 2000's Versace Jeans Couture biker jacket. Crafted in an iconic millennial blue denim printed satin, with sparkly 'Versace Jeans Couture' spell out. MADE IN ITALY. Features...
Versace "Alice in Wonderland" Silk Leather & Metal Runway Dress Gown New!
By Versace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Versace strapless lavish lavender gown fashioned of 4-ply silk, softest lambskin leather and trimmed in silver metal. Corset interior. From the Versace Spring runway 2010 collection....
VERSACE 2010 Runway blue purple metallic silk leather corseted dress IT38 XS
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VERSACE 2010 Runway blue purple metallic silk leather corseted dress IT38 XS Katy Perry Reference: NKLL/A00559 Brand: Versace Designer: Donatella Versace Collection: FW 2010 - Runway...
Versace 90s square toe style Black Antheia Heeled Sandal 40 high heel shoes
By Versace
Located in KRAKÓW, PL
Versace Black Antheia Heeled Sandal 40 90s style square toes Grained nappa lambskin heeled sandals in black. Open square toe. Tonal straps at vamp. Adjustable ankle strap with pin...
VERSACE black leather QUILTED DETAILS BIKER Jacket 40 S
By Versace
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Versace double-breasted biker jacket in black leather. With stripe quilting on the shoulders and elbow patches, zipper sleeves, and two slit pockets on the front. Clos...