A Dark Gothic Goddess: The New Versace Woman
The collection started with the ubiquitous “Versace” and ended with “Goddess” - it was all about being glamorous, strong and powerful. The collection was an ode to luxury embellishment: lace, sequins, gemstones and tassles galore!
We were treated to a vision of what it means to be a modern versace woman. The collection was a study in contrasts: leather and lace, tough and delicate, sexy and sleek.
The show opened with tops cut and draped across the body in the most provocative of sheers. The tops were paired with skin-hugging leather, slashed with biker’s fringing. A long skirt sliced to the high thigh was equally as evocative in its sinuous cut. Elsewhere, an oversized biker jacket cut in tough leather, held fringing that swayed across the body, paired with a bustier and the shortest of shorts, displaying long, long legs.
The spring show was a breath of fresh air, with a strong focus on vivid color and pattern.
Versace on Repeat prints, floral patterns, and zebra prints came in cascading chiffon dresses worn over leather trousers. The Versace on Repeat print was also used as laminated lace, fil coupé, intarsia, or metal stud finishes. Fur-like coats and miniskirts were added to the equation, crafted from upcycled production off-cut chiffon and lace in an environmentally responsible approach.
The finale, Paris Hilton closed the show in a parade of Goth brides striding out in searing lime, pink and purple. There may have been plenty to talk about in this collection, but it all worked, just as a strong team of high-glam Divas would…
