Versus Versace

Versus Versace

Legendary designer Donatella Versace teamed up with Anthony Vaccarello for the latest Versace Versus installment. The dynamic duo were a match made in heaven with the winning combination of Vaccarello's intoxicating, unashamedly bold designs twinned to the queen of amplified glam, Donatella Versace.

The collection opened with current fashion fave Anna Ewers modelling a lackadaisical strapless black body con dress teamed to a sleek, subtle peak shoulder overcoat, worn slung over the shoulders, falling mid thigh.Triple gold Medusa head  buttons graced the left lapel. Opaque stocking socks were paired to the classic ankle strap high heeled sandal. Gold accents lent ostentation to the mix.

A succession of black ensembles continued to star on the runway and included an elongated tuxedo jacket oozing of energised cool paired to a gold breastplate, a-line miniskirt, Balmain-esque power shoulder structured blazer dress worn plunging to the navel drawn in with the staple boxing belt. Eighties connotations reigned supreme. Overalls were updated in sensual, suggestive proportions. A sizzling leg baring shirtmaker maxi featured in a billowy fabric which revealed copious amounts of flesh with every stride the model made. A Grecian goddess inspired halter number came complete with plunging neckline, cinched waist and gold button detail. Libidinous thigh high splits were very Vaccarello. Seductive charm is embedded into his design DNA.

The infamous safety pin dress donned by Liz Hurley in 1994 was reconfigured and details included one shoulder, asymmetrical neckline, micro mini proportions and gold rivets held together by elasticised sutures. A liberated silhouette for those who dare to go commando.

A burnished gold leather high waisted miniskirt punctuated a simplistic sheer ruched cami. The iridescent gold leather continued to be a hallmark feature on a masculine, streamlined blazer with double button closure and welt pockets.

A monochromatic scarf print was emblazoned on streamlined, hip hugging trousers, step hem miniskirt, boxy college bomber jackets, cropped midriff baring blouse and a mesmeric wraparound dress. Grecian key motifs flourished on rebellious bandage mini dresses, transparent camis, halter plunge monokini and a textural leather miniskirt.

Aerated leather tanks added sporting luxe to a stretch leather mini whilst the staple denim shirt in charcoal was transmogrified with a punctuated leather bodice. 

Anja Rubik closed the show in an ebony, asymmetrical mini dress, waist attenuated by a waxy leather belt. Perforated leather panelling featured on the right side of the waist and cascaded mid thigh to reveal a fish tail floor grazing panel placing a modernistic edge to the garment.

By Courtney Jones.