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.
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...
$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...
$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...
1990s Gianni Versace Logo Print White High Waist Silky Vintage 90s Mini Skirt
By Versace, Gianni Versace
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy late 1990s GIANNI VERSACE white logo print high waist mini skirt! Features Squares that spell out Versace throughout. Hidden zipper up the back with hook-and-eye closure. Can ea...
VERSACE pale pink silk 2024 BAROCCO PLEATED MINI Skirt 44 L
By Versace
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Versace skirt in lightweight pale pink crepe silk (100%) is adorned with the iconic Barocco print, embodying the brand's opulent aesthetic. Designed with a high-w...
Gianni Versace Vintage 1990s Blue and Black Leopard Print Pencil Skirt
By Versace
Located in San Francisco, CA
Gianni Versace Couture vintage 1990s pencil skirt in blue and black leopard print. Side zip and hook and loop closure. 100% wool. Fully lined. Made in Italy. Size IT 42, usually...
$504Sale Price|20% Off
Versace Fall 2022 Tween Checked Black White Mini Skirt IT 38
By Versace
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Versace's tweed mini skirt is part of the label's Fall '22 collection, where the classic checked fabric was a recurring theme. It's made from soft wool-blend and finished with frayed...
$448Sale Price|30% Off
VERSACE 2020 Runway Barocco Acanthus Pop Medusa pleated midi skirt IT38 XS
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VERSACE 2020 Runway Barocco Acanthus Pop Medusa pleated midi skirt IT38 XS Reference: TGAS/C01000 Brand: Versace Designer: Donatella Versace Model: A87324 A236443 A7000 Collection: S...
$286Sale Price|35% Off
VERSACE Pop Acantus Barocco gold Medusa safety pin slit mini skirt IT40 S
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VERSACE Pop Acantus Barocco gold Medusa safety pin slit mini skirt IT40 S Reference: TGAS/C00886 Brand: Versace Designer: Donatella Versace Model: A83920 A236444 A7000 Collection: Po...
Vintage Gianni Versace Late 1980/90's Leather Layered Pencil Skirt
By Versace
Located in London, GB
Vintage Gianni Versace Late 1980/90's Leather Layered Pencil Skirt. This skirt features asymmetrical leather panels throughout the skirt. In a soft lambs leather. Fully lined. Can be...
Versace 2003 Lurex Striped Mini Skirt size M
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in London, GB
Versace mini skirt in sparkly metallic fabric. Designed by Donatella Versace. Distressed rips at the hem. Embroidered 'V' on the back pocket. Low rise fit. Stretchy fabric. Pro...
Gianni Versace Vintage 1990s Multicolor Atelier Masquerade Print Skirt
By Versace
Located in San Francisco, CA
Gianni Versace 1990s skirt in a faux wrap style features wild signature print in purple, fuchsia, blue, and green. Front features two ladies who appear to be going to a masquerade ba...
$856Sale Price|20% Off
VERSACE 2021 Runway gold Medusa Medallion Coin cut out draped skirt 38
By Versace
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
VERSACE 2021 Runway gold Medusa Medallion Coin cut out draped skirt Runway Material: Linen, Viscose Color: Black, Gold Pattern: Solid Closure: Zip Extra Details: Design inspired by Y...
Versace F/W 2003 Runway Oroton Metal Mesh Chainmail Black Asymmetric Skirt
By Versace
Located in Naples, FL
Versace F/W 2003 Runway Oroton Metal Mesh Chainmail Black Asymmetric Skirt Size IT 42 Black Versace Oroton asymmetric midi skirt with metal mesh paneling...
Versace Seashore Print Skirt Size EU 36
By Versace
Located in Ardmore, PA
Versace Seashore Print Skirt Size EU 36 Fits like size US 0/00
F/W 2004 Versace by Donatella Runway Yellow Black Tiger Print Wool Skirt
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a bold yellow tiger print Versace skirt, designed by Donatella Versace. From the Fall/Winter 2004 collection, a similar skirt debuted on the season's runway in look 8 modeled by Caroline Trentini. The pattern was also featured in the season's ad campaign, shot by Steven Meisel. This fitted skirt is covered in a yellow tiger print and features two slits in the back. Add this bold Versace Y2K...
$576Sale Price|20% Off
rare VERSACE 2021 Runway Tresor de la Mer starfish flounce flutter skirt IT40 S
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare VERSACE 2021 Runway Tresor de la Mer blue starfish flounce flutter skirt IT40 S Reference: TGAS/E00756 Brand: Versace Designer: Donatella Versace Collection: 2021 Tresor de la M...
$480Sale Price|20% Off
VERSACE 2017 metallic gold silk-lame baroque trim pleated full skirt IT42 M
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VERSACE 2017 metallic gold silk-lame baroque trim pleated full skirt IT42 M Reference: PYCN/A00137 Brand: Versace Designer: Donatella Versace Collection: ...
S/S 2004 Versace by Donatella Neon Green Toile Flower Print Silk Viscose Set
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a neon green floral toile Versace skirt set designed by Donatella Versace. From the Spring/Summer 2004 collection, this pattern first debu...
Versace Jeans Cotoure Vtg 90s Betty Boop Monroe Mini Skirt 26 40 Stretch Cotton
By Versace, Versace Jeans Couture
Located in Miami, FL
- Multi color exterior - Tagged size 26 / 40 - Made of 88% cotton 12% elastane Condition: The skirt is in overall great condition with no major imperfections Measurements:...
$540Sale Price|25% Off
VERSACE 2019 Rodeo Barocco black gold silk viscose bias cut skirt IT38 XS
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VERSACE 2019 Rodeo Barocco black gold silk viscose bias cut skirt IT38 XS Reference: LNKO/A02436 Brand: Versace Designer: Donatella Versace Collection: 2019 Material: Silk, Viscose C...
$588Sale Price|30% Off
VERSACE gold Medusa safety pin black viscose high slit skirt IT44 L
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VERSACE gold Medusa safety pin black viscose high slit skirt IT44 L Reference: TGAS/C00999 Brand: Versace Designer: Donatella Versace Model: A83760 A223485 A1008 Material: Viscose Co...
$120Sale Price|25% Off
VERSACE SPORT Vintage black leather medusa print pencil skirt IT40 S
By Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VERSACE SPORT Vintage black leather medusa print pencil skirt IT40 S Reference: CC/A00419 Brand: Versace Collection: Sport Material: Leather Colo...
$375Sale Price|25% Off
VERSACE 2021 Renaissance Barocco black gold silk pleated skirt IT40 S
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VERSACE 2021 Renaissance Barocco black gold silk pleated skirt IT40 S Reference: TGAS/C01818 Brand: Versace Designer: Donatella Versace Model: 1000829 1A01117 5B070 Collection: 2022 ...
Iconic Versace Black Mini Skirt With Safety Pins & Slit 1994
By Gianni Versace, Versace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Gianni Versace black crinkle fabric mini skirt featuring iconic safety pins, a side slit, and an invisible zipper. Size 40 Length...
Versace Atelier Black Embellished Mini Skirt
By Versace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Versace atelier black mini skirt with blue, purple, and coral embroidered Versace lettering and floral details at front and back. Excellent Vi...
$1,390Sale Price|20% Off
VERSACE Size S Red Blue Leather Snake Embossed Pencil Skirt
By Versace
Located in San Francisco, CA
VERSACE skirt in a red and blue snake embossed leather featuring a pencil style, four pockets, and button closure with gold tone metal Medusa's head buttons.Very Good Pre-Owned Condi...
S/S 2005 Versace by Donatella Black Medusa Belt Pencil Skirt
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a chic black high-waisted skirt by Versace, designed by Donatella Versace from the Spring/Summer 2005 collection. This knee-length skirt showcases a sewn-in waist belt ado...
New Versace Mini Swarovski Crystal Beaded Black Silk Skirt It. 40
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Versace Mini Swarovski Crystal Beaded Black Silk Skirt Designer size 40 Crystal Beaded, 100% Silk, Fully Lined - 100% silk. Measurements: Length - 18 inches, Waist - 27 inches. ...
Versace Pink Tweed A-Line Mini Skirt Size S
By Versace
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Hardly any visible wear to skirt is evident on this used Versace designer resale item. Details Pink Cotton Skirt A-line Mini Abstract ...
$288Sale Price|40% Off
VERSACE Pop Acantus Barocco gold Medusa safety pin slit mini skirt IT40 S
By Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VERSACE Pop Acantus Barocco gold Medusa safety pin slit mini skirt IT40 S Reference: TGAS/C00986 Brand: Versace Designer: Donatella Versace Model: A83920 A236444 A7000 Collection: Po...
Versace Couture Light Wool Baroque Print Skirt
By Versace
Located in Geneva, CH
A recognizable pleated skirt by Versace Couture. Fits approx. : US 2-6 / FR 36-38 Measurements : Waist approx. 71 cm (28 inches) Total length (waist to bottom) approx. 48 cm ...
Vintage Versace Pink Pencil Skirt 2002
By Versace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Versace bright pink pencil skirt featuring a curved waist detail and double slit at center back. Skirt has original tags. Collection 2002. Excellent Vintage Condition. Siz...
$288Sale Price|40% Off
VERSACE Pop Acantus Barocco gold Medusa safety pin slit mini skirt IT42 M
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VERSACE Pop Acantus Barocco gold Medusa safety pin slit mini skirt IT42 M Reference: TGAS/C01183 Brand: Versace Designer: Donatella Versace Model: A83920 A236444 A7000 Collection: Po...
VERSACE 2018 100% silk Barocco Hibiscus print lace trimmed flared skirt IT36 XS
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VERSACE 2018 100% silk Barocco Hibiscus print lace trimmed flared skirt IT36 XS Reference: AAWC/A00581 Brand: Versace Designer: Donatella Versace Collection: 2018 Material: Silk, Cot...
Cream Versace Medusa Head Knee-Length Pencil Skirt Size IT 38
By Versace
Located in New York, NY
Cream knee-length pencil skirt by Versace. Medusa head accent at front waist. Zip closure at center back. 24" waist, 26" hips, 25" length.
Versace Double Face Cream Wool Tube Skirt Unworn with Tag 1990s 38
By Versace
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Versace double face cream wool pencil skirt unworn with tags. Band waist with yoke hip seams that dip at each side. Flat felled vertical panel seams front &...
$2,600Sale Price|20% Off
F/W 2001 Versus Versace Black/White Vintage Graphic Tattoo Leather Skirt
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
F/W 2001 Vintage Versus Versace Graphic Tattoo Leather Skirt As seen on Halle Berry during 2001 MTV Movie Awards IT Size 24/38 - US 4 waist 26", hips 34-...
New Versace Runway Laser Cut Silver Tone Grommet White Leather Skirt It. 40 - 6
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Versace Runway White Leather Skirt S/S 2015 Collection Designer size 40 - US 6 100% Leather, Laser Cut, Metal Silver Tone Grommet Accents, No L...
Versace Barbiecore Hot Pink Waxed Vegan Leather Mini Skirt - M, 1990s
By Versace
Located in Tucson, AZ
If the eye-popping color and micro mini length don't get their attention, perhaps the texture will: treated to look and feel like leather, the skirt is actually waxed cotton. Vinta...
Versus Versace Leopard Print 100% Silk Skirt
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
VERSUS VERSACE Actual runway sample Spring/Summer 2016 Look # 23 Leopard Print Silk Skirt Content: 1 fabric:100 silk 2 fabric: 100% polyester Lining: 57% viscose, 40% nylon, 3% el...
Versace Gold & Black Knee Length Skirt Size M
By Versace
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to the skirt is evident. Minimal wear to the lower front and upper back right where marks are visible. Plucks to the weave on the upper back left...
$370Sale Price|35% Off
VERSACE Barocco Acanthus black gold print pleated high slit skirt IT36 XS
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VERSACE Barocco Acanthus black gold print pleated high slit skirt IT36 XS Reference: TGAS/C00816 Brand: Versace Designer: Donatella Versace Model: A895495 1F01641 5B070 Collection: B...
New Versace Fully Embellished Beaded Patchwork Mini Skirt It. 38 - US 4
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Versace Fully Embellished Patchwork Mini Pencil Skirt Designer size 38 - US Multicolor patchwork design, Fully Embellished with the Beads and Sequins, Raw Edges, Lined, Zip Clos...
Versace Silk Pleated Skirt with Golden Patterns, 1991
By Versace
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Versace - (Made in Italy) Silk pleated skirt with golden patterns on a black background. Indicated size 42IT, it fits a 38FR. Fall/Winter 1991 Collection. Additional information: Co...
Versace Beige Python Embossed Skirt Size S
By Versace
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to the skirt is evident. Discolouration on the front of this used Versace designer resale item. Details Beige Cotton Ski...
Versace Women Mini Jean Logo Skirt Size 44 Blue White Stretch Denim Medusa Head
By Versace
Located in Miami, FL
- Blue exterior with white screen printed logo throughout - Tagged size 44 - Made of 70% cotton, 30% polyester Condition: The skirt is in overall decent condition with no majo...
VERSACE white gold black 2020 BAROCCO ACANTHUS PLEATED MIDI Skirt 40 S
By Versace
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Versace skirt in white polyester (100%) showcases the iconic Barocco Acanthus print in black and gold. Designed with a fully plissé pleated, flared silhouette, it...
GIANNI VERSACE A/W 1983 Gold Black Floral Silk Lame Skirt Size 42 NOS NWT
By Gianni Versace, Versace
Located in Thiensville, WI
Fall/Winter 1983 New Old Stock Gianni Versace gold and black silk floral lame skirt. Full pleated skirt. Quilted waistband. Black trim at hem. Two pockets. Hook/eye and button closur...
Versace Beige Knee Length Skirt Size XS
By Versace
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to the skirt is evident. Discolouration on the inside of the waist, front and back of this used Versace designer resale item. Please note the wai...
Vintage Versace Black, Skirt
By Versace
Located in London, GB
A fun and easy to wear vintage skirt by Versace. In black cotton the skirt has wide belt loops, a front zip opening, a four pockets on the front. It is marked size 28/42, measureme...
Versace Beige Knee Length Skirt Size XS
By Versace
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to the skirt is evident. Discolouration on the inside of the waist, front and back of this used Versace designer resale item. Please note the wai...
Versace Beige Knee Length Skirt Size XS
By Versace
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to the skirt is evident. Discolouration on the inside of the waist, front and back of this used Versace designer resale item. Please note the wai...