Versace Pre Fall 2013

Versace Pre Fall 2013

For the unstoppable Donatella Versace's Pre Fall 2013 Collection the queen of glamour unleashed a collection rich in punk rock regalia. Ostentation, overt sexiness, and opulence were thrown into the formula resulting in a winning combination of sheer decadence teamed with a celebration of hardened femininity.

Russian model Mila Krasnoiarova opened the presentation in an excessive, knee length, burgundy and orange flecked, oversized, shag vest paired with black, hipster brocade tapered trousers. A sequined, Versace motif, emblazoned muscle tank accompanied the look. Patent, black, vertiginous court shoes with broad ankle strap featured gold, studded hardware. The ankle strap was fastened over the trouser forming a streamlined silhouette.

Wardrobe fundamentals included black skinny leg jeans complete with Romanesque baroque adornment thigh detail, transparent billowy chiffon boatneck blouse featuring plunge v neck opaque detail and a scoop neck empire line stretch satin body con dress featuring side torso embellishment creating a clever optical illusion.

The Versace woman is accustomed to the high octane allure in which their lifestyle entails and Donatella made sure she delivered just that in an array of show stopping furs which oozed of bravado. Standouts included a lavender Mongolian fur vest, plush fox fur latte and grey coat, a lambskin terracotta trench featuring luxurious fur collar and a knee grazing structured ebony fur coat with elbow length sleeves, insouciant stand up collar, drawn together with a cinched chromatic boxing belt.

Sharp tailoring was evident on dove grey jacquard suiting which contained high waisted flat front trousers and cropped blazer in gold chartreuse, a frappucino satin box jacket, sleeves pushed up ever so effortlessly, a shrunken waxed leather jacket with croc sleeves and gold beaded epaulet detail and black damask trousers with gold beaded piping.

Accesories were a strong focal point of the collection and consisted of copious amounts of bling. An abundance of yellow gold jewellery was displayed throughout. A chunky gold neckplate was ensconced with rubies and emeralds, gold bauble cuffs were twinned with matching ring, gold chokers, chains and lariats also proved to be popular reinterpretations. Cocktail knuckle dusters and signet rings were arresting inclusions. Bold, statement, dripping jewels packed serious punch, think aquamarine, amethyst and emerald bracelets. Handbags comprised of mauve grey and teak rose structured doctors bag featuring gold rivets and centre zip expansion, a black and gold brocade doctors bag, military insignia emblazoned bags and a small croc satchel with gold chain handle.

By Courtney Jones.