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.
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...
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...
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 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 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 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...
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
VERSACE black viscose 2023 MEDUSA '95 SHORT SLEEVE CADY MINI Dress 44 L
By Versace
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Versace Medusa '95 dress in black cady viscose (with 5% elastane) embodies effortless sophistication with a bold touch. Designed with a relaxed mini-length silhou...
Versace Jeans Couture 90's Rock Royalty Colourful Body Con Patterned Mini Dress
By Versace, Versace Jeans Couture
Located in Sheffield, GB
Iconic 90's Versace Jeans Couture 'Rock Royalty' patterned mini dress made from figure hugging jersey material. MADE IN ITALY. Features: Classic shift style shape strap shoulders ...
Printed velvet slip dress VERSACE
By Versace
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Printed stretch velvet slip dress . Black polyester lining only inside the bust on the front. Gather on the middle front. Split on the left side, lenght= 34cm SIZE M
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...
Rare 2000s Gianni Versace White Bondage BodyCon Vintage Dress w/ Medusa Harness
By Gianni Versace, Versace
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy rare vintage early 2000s GIANNI VERSACE white bondage linen dress! Flattering BodyCon fit that does wonders for the body! Fully lined. Features a wh...
Versace Silk Draped Dress with Leather and Stud Trim
By Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A stunning black dress from Versace made of neoprene and semi sheer silk. The dress is comprised of neoprene with a swath of gathered silk draped from the shoulder along one side of ...
Versace Navy Bodycon Dress with Mesh Cut outs
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous navy light weight wool knit dress from Versace. It is fitted with as long sleeves and a crew neckline. The side waist from waist to hips have mesh covered horizontal cut ...
Lilac silk chiffon cocktail dress with chain and studs Versace ( without tag)
By Versace
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Lilac silk chiffon cocktail dress with chain and studs embellishment . The brand tag has been cut but the zip puller is branded ( see picture) Zip on the left side + hook&eye. The ...
Versace Silk Dress with Crossing Back Straps
By Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk dress from Versace. The bodice has a scoop neckline, princess seaming for a great fit and 1" shoulder straps with silver metal squares on the front and crossing...
Gianni Versace Pinstripe Mini Dress - '90s
By Versace
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Iconic 90s Gianni Versace pinstripe mini dress in dark grey wool. Minimalist formal style with crew neck, sleeveless cut, and tapered silhouet...
Versace Silk Bustier Dress with Leather Straps
By Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk dress with laser cut patent leather trim from Versace. It has intricate laser cut out mesh backed patent leather double straps- one set crosses at the upper ba...
2000's Donatella Versace Y2K Barbie Pink Real Leather Shift Mini Dress
By Versace
Located in Sheffield, GB
Early 2000's Deadstock Versace Jeans Couture shift dress in baby pink Leather. Complete with Versace Medusa gold tone metal hardware and elegant, fine chain belt detail with Medusa e...
VERSACE coat and dress black and white F/W 2011
By Versace
Located in Rubiera, RE
VERSACE FALL 2011 COLLECTION Black and white coordinated coat and dress Size IT 40 Made in Italy 1st fabric (black): 100% wool 2nd fabric (white): 68% polyester 22% polyurethane and...
F/W 2003 Versace by Donatella Butterfly Print Ruched Bodycon Flare Dress
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This vibrant F/W 2003 Versace dress features the season’s signature butterfly print in vivid jewel tones. The figure-hugging silhouette is enhanced by asymmetrical ruching and a flar...
Printed cotton dress with hook&eye closure in the front Versace Jeans
By Versace
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Printed cotton dress with hook&eye closure in the front. Lining in cotton as well. Decorative branded buttons on the pockets . Invisible zip with branded zip puller on the left side....
Versace Crystal Embellished Yellow Evening Gown Fall/Winter 2018 Size 40IT
By Versace
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Versace Crystal Embellished Yellow Evening Gown with built in bodysuit and corset. High slit up the side front. Stunning!!! Fall/Winter 2018 Size 40IT Special piece for trunk show...
Versace Blue Leather Cutout Lace Embellished Gown IT40
By Versace
Located in Brossard, QC
Versace leather cut out floral details embellished with Swarovski crystal and sequins over tulle sky-blue gown. Tulle, crepe. Tonal bead and crystal embellishments, overlay, crosso...
Versace Silk Dress with Elaborate Print
By Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous yellow silk dress with an elaborate black pattern of butterflies, feathers and abstract shapes from Versace. It has shoulder straps with black dots matching the trim of a...
Versace F/W 2007 Runway Campaign Chains Liquid Look Metallic Evening Dress Gown
By Versace
Located in Naples, FL
Versace F/W 2007 Runway Campaign Chains Liquid Look Metallic Evening Dress Gown Look 45 from the Fall 2007 Collection. Size: IT 42 Condition: Good vintage condition, some light im...
Gianni Versace Couture Floral \Dress 2002 Fit and flare
By Versace
Located in Wallkill, NY
Details, Details on this Fabulous Gianni Versace Dress. Each side features a slit with Brass buttons, some are faux and others are usable. The sleeves as well have the same detailing...
Backless full printed silk cocktail dress Versace
By Versace
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Backless full printed silk cocktail dress. Fabric composition: silk, rayon, elasthane and polyamide. Tulle corset on the waist with boned. Zip on the left. Top-stitched raw cut silk ...
S/S 2005 Versace by Donatella Runway Ruched Trompe L'œil Denim Blue Mini Dress
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From the Spring/Summer 2005 'Chaos Couture' collection, this dress emulates the look of denim, the ruching throughout complements the structure of the sweetheart neckline and the def...
Multicolored Medusa print jersey dress Versace
By Versace
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Multicolored Medusa print jersey dress. Part twist and draped on the front.
1990s Versace Versus Black Silk Cocktail Dress
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Sexy 1990s Versus Versace black silk sheer dress with eyelash fringe sheath dress. Bust: 32" / hip: 33"
S/S 2005 Versace by Donatella Backless Rhinestone Strap Ruched Silk Black Dress
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a black Versace halterneck buckle dress designed by Donatella Versace. From the Spring/Summer 2005 collection, this beautiful dress features ruching at the waist, a handke...
F/W 2004 Versace by Donatella Black Studded Plunging Runway Mini Dress
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a fabulous black Versace mini dress, designed by Donatella Versace. From the Fall/Winter 2004 collection, this dress debuted as look 36, modeled by Michelle Alves. This fi...
F/W 2005 Versace by Dontella Runway Black Backless Cowl Bodycon Stretch Dress
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From the Fall/Winter 2005 collection, this form-fitting black dress debuted on the season's runway as look 15, modeled by Marta Berzkalna. Designed by Donatella Versace, this long-sl...
Off-white asymmetrical cocktail dress with zip VERSACE
By Versace
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Off-white asymmetrical cocktail dress with zip and branded zip puller on the left side. Main fabric composition: 77% rayon, 20% wool, 3% elastane. 2nd fabric ( striped single should...
Versace S/S 2012 Runway Embellished Gold Studded Ivory Leather Dress
By Versace
Located in Naples, FL
Versace S/S 2012 Runway Embellished Gold Studded Ivory Leather Dress IT 42 Looks 27, 29 & 45 from the Fall 2012 Runway and the Versace S/S 2012 Campaign.
Versace Vintage 1990’s Stars Print Asymmetric Dress
By Versace
Located in London, GB
Vintage Versace 1990’s green and pink stars print asymmetric dress. Features deep V-neck, ruffled sheer shoulders with hearts print, contrasting green zebra and pink stars print all ...
Versace Chaos Couture Embellished Denim Dress Spring/Summer 2005 Size 38IT
By Versace
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Versace Chaos Couture Vintage Embellished Denim Dress Spring/Summer 2005 Size 38IT
Versace Bodycon Dress with Cut outs
By Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous fine black wool jersey dress from Versace. It is semi fitted with long sleeves, a crew neck and fabulous nude mesh covered wedge and ray shaped cut outs following the int...
F/W 2005 Versace by Donatella Versace Black Silk Lace Mini Dress
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a black lace Versace Medusa medallion mini dress designed by Donatella Versace. From the Fall/Winter 2005 collection, the beige version of this dress debuted on the runway...
S/S 2004 Versace by Donatella White Ruffle Orchid Print Wrap Dress
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Versace wrap dress from the Spring/Summer 2004 collection by Donatella Versace is cut in a fitted midi silhouette with an asymmetrical ruffled hem. It is crafted in white silk w...
Versace F/W 2006 Halter Cutout Sheer Panels Bodycon Black Evening Dress Gown
By Versace
Located in Naples, FL
Versace F/W 2006 Halter Cutout Sheer Panels Bodycon Black Evening Dress Gown IT 42
UNWORN Versace Ruched Rose Floral Print Silk Dress 2004 seen on Teri 38
By Versace
Located in Switzerland, CH
Stunning VERSACE signature dress Beautiful rose printed silk Neckholder with open back Ruched details Slight tail - longer on back Silver-tone hardware details on neckholder and back Pleated in the back Completely lined with fine lime silk Seen on "Desperate Housewive...
2000s Versace by Donatella Beaded Corset Cinched Medusa Logo Black Mini Dress
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a fabulous black beaded Versace mini dress designed by Donatella Versace. From the late 2000s, this halterneck dress features a semi-sheer bodice covered in black caviar b...
VERSACE velvet barocco dress and biker jacket pre fall 2011
By Versace
Located in Rubiera, RE
Versace pre fall 2011 Collection Coordinated biker jacket and dress, velvet barocco Size IT 42 New
Versace Logo Orchid Sheath Dress - NWT
By Versace
Located in Dallas, TX
Versace Logo Orchid Sheath Dress Size: IT 38 (Approx. US 2–4) NWT This stunning Versace crêpe midi sheath dress features a bold allover logo print with vibrant neon yellow and pin...
F/W 2005 Versace by Donatella Fuchsia Ruched Stretch Bodycon Strap Dress
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a fabulous fuschia Versace dress designed by Donatella Versace. From the Fall/Winter 2005 collection, a similar dress in an animal print debuted on the season's runway as ...
Versace Color Block Dress with Studs
By Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous dress from Versace in purple and black silk jersey. It is sleeveless, semi fitted with a purple front panel and with insets of black along one side and front hem covered ...
S/S 2005 Versace by Donatella Medusa Buckle Green Blue Rose Print Bodycon Dress
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a gorgeous green rose print Versace mini dress, designed by Donatella Versace. From the Spring/Summer 2005 collection, this sexy mini dress features a sweetheart neckline,...
Genny by Versace Cotton Poplin Summer Dress
By Versace, Genny
Located in New York, NY
Genny's cotton poplin summer dress with cream silk crepe de chine scarf panel and trim by Gianni Versace. Straight cut dress falls from large shoulder pads. Assymetric neckline opens...
VERSACE 2020 Tresor De La Mer signature starfish print yellow dress IT38 XS
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VERSACE 2020 Tresor De La Mer signature starfish print yellow dress IT38 XS Reference: TGAS/D00367 Brand: Versace Designer: Donatella Versace Collection: 2020 Tresor De La Mer Materi...
Vintage early 2000-s Versace Floral print mini dress NWT
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
Early 2000-s Versace Floral print mini dress IT Size 40 - US 4 Jersey Fully lined V-Neck and open back DV logo on the clasp New, with tags Made in Italy Excellent condition
F/W 2004 Versace by Donatella Versace Purple Tiger One Shoulder Buckle Dress
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a vibrant purple tiger print Versace dress designed by Donatella Versace. From the Fall/Winter 2004 collection, the same print in yellow/orange debuted on looks 8 and 11. This beautiful deep purple dress...
F/W 2004 Versace by Donatella Runway Studded Black Cutout Bodycon Buckle Dress
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Donatella Versace designed this sexy little black dress for her Fall/Winter 2005 Versace collection. The red version of the dress debuted on the season's runway as look 33, modeled b...
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VERSACE Runway S/S 2012 Stud & Leather Embellished Off-White Mini Dress
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
Fabulous stud-embellished pleated mini dress from the Versace S/S 2012 runway collection. • Runway Look #3 • Lightweight pleated skirt with underlayer • Structured neoprene bodice •...
Versace F/W 2005 Bustier Plunging Neckline Cutout Black Dress
By Versace
Located in Naples, FL
Versace F/W 2005 Bustier Plunging Neckline Cutout Black Dress IT 40 One button one the back of the neck has been replaced, please consult pictures.
Versace F/W 2006 Halter Cutout Sheer Panels Bodycon Ivory Evening Dress Gown
By Versace
Located in Naples, FL
Versace F/W 2006 Halter Cutout Sheer Panels Bodycon Ivory Evening Dress Gown IT 44
NWT Versus by Versace Silk Leopard Print Long Halter Dress Sexy High Slits It 38
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Versus by Versace Silk Leopard Print Maxi Dress Designer Size - 38 S/S 2016 Collection Deep V-neckline, Halter Style, Two Front Sexy High Slits, Matching Belt, Double Layered, Zi...
Versace by Donatella F/W 2006 Black Ruffle Midi Dress
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in PARIS, FR
Elegant black Versace dress from the Fall/Winter 2006 collection, featuring a fitted silhouette with asymmetric ruffle detailing along the front. This piece showcases the refined dra...
Versace Vintage 2000’s Metallic Mini Dress
By Versace
Located in London, GB
We are excited to present this vintage 2000’s Versace Jeans Couture metallic beige dress. Features a back zip closure and mini length. In excellent vinta...