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Designer: Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace
Gianni Versace Cut out Back Silk Dress with Grommets S/S 2003
Gianni Versace Cut out Back Silk Dress with Grommets S/S 2003

Gianni Versace Cut out Back Silk Dress with Grommets S/S 2003

By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous turquoise stretch silk dress from Gianni Versace. From the front is it a simple fitted sleeveless dress. The back is dramatic and detailed in contrast with cut outs at th...

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1990s Italian Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace Day Dresses

S/S 2007 Versace by Donatella Black Stretch 'V' Buckle Asymmetric Flare Dress
S/S 2007 Versace by Donatella Black Stretch 'V' Buckle Asymmetric Flare Dress

S/S 2007 Versace by Donatella Black Stretch 'V' Buckle Asymmetric Flare Dress

By Gianni Versace, Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This black Versace by Donatella dress from the Spring/Summer 2007 collection is cut in a fitted silhouette with a flared hem. It features an asymmetric single-shoulder neckline, a cu...

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Early 2000s Italian Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace Day Dresses

Versace Vintage 2000s Baby Pink Leather Shift Dress with Gold Medusa Charms
Versace Vintage 2000s Baby Pink Leather Shift Dress with Gold Medusa Charms

Versace Vintage 2000s Baby Pink Leather Shift Dress with Gold Medusa Charms

By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Versace

Located in Sheffield, GB

A Vintage 2000's Versace Jeans Couture shift dress in baby pink Leather by Donatella Versace, The Dress comes complete with Versace Medusa gold tone metal hardware and elegant, fine ...

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20th Century Italian Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace Day Dresses

Gianni Versace F/W 2002 Star Flower Collage Print Plunge Neck Fit & Flare Dress
Gianni Versace F/W 2002 Star Flower Collage Print Plunge Neck Fit & Flare Dress

Gianni Versace F/W 2002 Star Flower Collage Print Plunge Neck Fit & Flare Dress

By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture

Located in Chicago, IL

Designed by Donatella Versace for the fall/winter 2002 collection. This Gianni Versace Couture labeled piece features a multicolor psychedelic floral and star cluster pattern, featured in fashion...

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Early 2000s Italian Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace Day Dresses

S/S 2002 Gianni Versace by Donatella Pink Poppy Floral Stretch Mini Dress IT 38
S/S 2002 Gianni Versace by Donatella Pink Poppy Floral Stretch Mini Dress IT 38

S/S 2002 Gianni Versace by Donatella Pink Poppy Floral Stretch Mini Dress IT 38

By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture

Located in West Hollywood, CA

From Gianni Versace’s Spring/Summer 2002 collection by Donatella Versace, this stretch mini dress features an allover vibrant pink poppy floral print. Crafted in a slinky silhouette ...

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Early 2000s Italian Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace Day Dresses

S/S 2003 Gianni Versace by Donatella Oroton Chainmail Lace Mini Dress IT40
S/S 2003 Gianni Versace by Donatella Oroton Chainmail Lace Mini Dress IT40

S/S 2003 Gianni Versace by Donatella Oroton Chainmail Lace Mini Dress IT40

By Gianni Versace Couture, Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Presenting an incredible acid green and purple Oroton Gianni Versace Couture mini dress designed by Donatella Versace. From the Spring/Summer 2003 collection, this dress debuted as Look 55, modeled by Nicola Breytenbach. This ultra-sexy dress was also worn by Eve to the 2003 MTV Movie Awards and by Paris Hilton...

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Early 2000s Italian Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace Day Dresses

S/S 2002 Gianni Versace by Donatella Pop Art Floral Lace-Up Backless Dress IT40
S/S 2002 Gianni Versace by Donatella Pop Art Floral Lace-Up Backless Dress IT40

S/S 2002 Gianni Versace by Donatella Pop Art Floral Lace-Up Backless Dress IT40

By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Presenting a vibrant floral lace-up Gianni Versace Couture dress designed by Donatella Versace. From the Spring/Summer 2002 collection, this dress debuted in all black on the season'...

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Early 2000s Italian Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace Day Dresses

S/S 2000 Gianni Versace by Donatella Medusa Orchid Crystal Button Dress 40IT
S/S 2000 Gianni Versace by Donatella Medusa Orchid Crystal Button Dress 40IT

S/S 2000 Gianni Versace by Donatella Medusa Orchid Crystal Button Dress 40IT

By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture

Located in West Hollywood, CA

From Gianni Versace’s Spring/Summer 2000 collection under Donatella’s creative direction, this sleeveless button-front dress features the season’s vibrant orchid and Greek key motif....

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Early 2000s Italian Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace Day Dresses

NWT S/S 1998 Gianni Versace by Donatella Asymmetric Black Corseted Dress IT42
NWT S/S 1998 Gianni Versace by Donatella Asymmetric Black Corseted Dress IT42

NWT S/S 1998 Gianni Versace by Donatella Asymmetric Black Corseted Dress IT42

By Gianni Versace Couture, Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Presenting a beautiful asymmetric Gianni Versace corset dress designed by Donatella Versace. From the Spring/Summer 1998 collection, the leather a...

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1990s Italian Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace Day Dresses

S/S 2002 Gianni Versace by Donatella Red Eyelet Cutout Stretch Racerback IT42
S/S 2002 Gianni Versace by Donatella Red Eyelet Cutout Stretch Racerback IT42

S/S 2002 Gianni Versace by Donatella Red Eyelet Cutout Stretch Racerback IT42

By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Presenting a bright red eyelet cut-out Gianni Versace Couture dress, designed by Donatella Versace. From the Spring/Summer 2002 collection, this vibrant sleeveless dress features a w...

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Early 2000s Italian Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace Day Dresses

F/W 2002 Gianni Versace by Donatella Runway Psychedelic Sleeveless Dress IT42
F/W 2002 Gianni Versace by Donatella Runway Psychedelic Sleeveless Dress IT42

F/W 2002 Gianni Versace by Donatella Runway Psychedelic Sleeveless Dress IT42

By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Presenting a bright psychedelic print Gianni Versace Couture dress designed by Donatella Versace. From the Fall/Winter 2002 collection, a variation of this dress debuted as Look number 3 on Carmen Kass...

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Early 2000s Italian Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace Day Dresses

S/S 1999 Gianni Versace by Donatella Black High-Slit Coral Mesh Dress IT38
S/S 1999 Gianni Versace by Donatella Black High-Slit Coral Mesh Dress IT38

S/S 1999 Gianni Versace by Donatella Black High-Slit Coral Mesh Dress IT38

By Gianni Versace Couture, Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Presenting a stunning black and orange Gianni Versace halterneck gown, designed by Donatella Versace. From the Spring/Summer 1999 collection, this beautiful dress features ruching th...

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1990s Italian Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace Day Dresses

S/S 2001 Gianni Versace by Donatella Runway Backless Leather Strap Dress IT40
S/S 2001 Gianni Versace by Donatella Runway Backless Leather Strap Dress IT40

S/S 2001 Gianni Versace by Donatella Runway Backless Leather Strap Dress IT40

By Gianni Versace, Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This Gianni Versace by Donatella dress from the Spring/Summer 2001 collection is cut in a black viscose halter silhouette with a flared hem. It features a deep draped neckline, an op...

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Early 2000s Italian Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace Day Dresses

Versace FW 2005 Runway Silk Backless Halter Dress as seen on Demi Moore It. 42
Versace FW 2005 Runway Silk Backless Halter Dress as seen on Demi Moore It. 42

Versace FW 2005 Runway Silk Backless Halter Dress as seen on Demi Moore It. 42

By Gianni Versace, Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace

Located in Montgomery, TX

Versace by Donatella Versace Runway Silk Chiffon Backless Halter Dress Ad Campaign FW 2005 - as seen on Demi Moore. Italian size - 42 The dress is made out of a printed silk chiffon that combines numerous abstract versions of various exotic skins. These are laid out in a pattern that mixes and matches them all and this effect is heightened even further by the detailing work that is done on the skirt. The dress is cut to highlight every curve. The bodice is a single layer of the silk chiffon. The front is gathered into two halters that run from the high set waist to the attached scarf at the neck and there's a slit that runs down the center to leave a sexy glimpse of bare skin. The back is left bare across the top and that long scarf falls from the neck to cascade over it for a bit of a peekaboo effect that is very sexy. The skirt starts from under the bust and is fitted through the waist. Inside there's a bit of a stiffened net corset to...

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Early 2000s Italian Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace Day Dresses

S/S 2003 Gianni Versace by Donatella Neon Green Stretch Knit Eyelet Mini Dress
S/S 2003 Gianni Versace by Donatella Neon Green Stretch Knit Eyelet Mini Dress

S/S 2003 Gianni Versace by Donatella Neon Green Stretch Knit Eyelet Mini Dress

By Gianni Versace Couture, Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This Gianni Versace Couture dress from the Spring/Summer 2003 collection, designed under the creative direction of Donatella Versace, is cut in a fitted silhouette with a v-neck...

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Early 2000s Italian Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace Day Dresses

S/S 2000 Gianni Versace by Donatella Orange Cotton Cutout Floral Dress IT40
S/S 2000 Gianni Versace by Donatella Orange Cotton Cutout Floral Dress IT40

S/S 2000 Gianni Versace by Donatella Orange Cotton Cutout Floral Dress IT40

By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture

Located in West Hollywood, CA

From Donatella’s Spring/Summer 2000 Gianni Versace collection, this orange cotton dress features a sleek, fitted silhouette with slender straps and side slits for added movement. The...

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Early 2000s Italian Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace Day Dresses

2000s Gianni Versace by Donatella Halter Neck Bias Cut Black Chiffon Gown IT44
2000s Gianni Versace by Donatella Halter Neck Bias Cut Black Chiffon Gown IT44

2000s Gianni Versace by Donatella Halter Neck Bias Cut Black Chiffon Gown IT44

By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Presenting a stunning black chiffon halter-neck Gianni Versace Couture gown designed by Donatella Versace. This beautiful creation from the early 2000s is constructed entirely of sil...

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Early 2000s Italian Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace Day Dresses

Early 2000s Gianni Versace by Donatella Light Pink Silk Cowl Neck Mini 38IT
Early 2000s Gianni Versace by Donatella Light Pink Silk Cowl Neck Mini 38IT

Early 2000s Gianni Versace by Donatella Light Pink Silk Cowl Neck Mini 38IT

By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This Gianni Versace mini dress designed by Donatella Versace from the early 2000s is cut in a straight silhouette with a sleeveless bodice. It is crafted in light pink silk satin wit...

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Early 2000s Italian Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace Day Dresses

S/S 2000 Gianni Versace Silk Bamboo & Orchid Jungle Sleeveless Dress IT38
S/S 2000 Gianni Versace Silk Bamboo & Orchid Jungle Sleeveless Dress IT38

S/S 2000 Gianni Versace Silk Bamboo & Orchid Jungle Sleeveless Dress IT38

By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This Versace take on a collared 'ladies who Donatella Versace designed lunch' dress. This dress by Gianni Versace for the Spring/Summer 2000 collection includes an orchid jungle moti...

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Early 2000s Italian Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace Day Dresses

Versace F/W 2003 Runway Unworn Editorial Abstract Floral Print Dress
Versace F/W 2003 Runway Unworn Editorial Abstract Floral Print Dress

Versace F/W 2003 Runway Unworn Editorial Abstract Floral Print Dress

By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace

Located in Englishtown, NJ

Versace F/W 2003 Runway Unworn Editorial Abstract Floral Print Dress IT 42 Look 11 from the Fall 2003 Collection. Featured in the Fall 2003 Campaign.

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Early 2000s Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace Day Dresses

F/W 2002 Gianni Versace by Donatella Knit Dress with Leather Trim Tassels IT38
F/W 2002 Gianni Versace by Donatella Knit Dress with Leather Trim Tassels IT38

F/W 2002 Gianni Versace by Donatella Knit Dress with Leather Trim Tassels IT38

By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Presenting a leather-trimmed body-con Gianni Versace Couture dress designed by Donatella Versace. This beautiful dress features a cut leather trim with an adorned leather floral desi...

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Early 2000s Italian Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace Day Dresses

2000s Gianni Versace by Donatella Crepe Silk Blend Black Lace Halter Gown IT40
2000s Gianni Versace by Donatella Crepe Silk Blend Black Lace Halter Gown IT40

2000s Gianni Versace by Donatella Crepe Silk Blend Black Lace Halter Gown IT40

By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Presenting a black silk crepe and lace Gianni Versace Couture halter neck gown designed by Donatella Versace. From the early 2000s, this stunning floor-length dress features a halter...

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Early 2000s Italian Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace Day Dresses

S/S 2000 Gianni Versace by Donatella Purple Suede Medusa Button Up Dress
S/S 2000 Gianni Versace by Donatella Purple Suede Medusa Button Up Dress

S/S 2000 Gianni Versace by Donatella Purple Suede Medusa Button Up Dress

By Gianni Versace, Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Presenting a purple suede shirt dress designed by Donatella for her iconic Gianni Versace Spring/Summer 2000 collection, remembered for its jungle pr...

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Early 2000s American Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace Day Dresses

S/S 2002 Gianni Versace by Donatella Black Bodycon Knit Eyelet Cutout IT40
S/S 2002 Gianni Versace by Donatella Black Bodycon Knit Eyelet Cutout IT40

S/S 2002 Gianni Versace by Donatella Black Bodycon Knit Eyelet Cutout IT40

By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This black Gianni Versace Couture dress, designed by Donatella Versace for the Spring/Summer 2002 collection, features a sleeveless design with a wide crew neckline and eyelet cutout...

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Early 2000s Italian Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace Day Dresses

S/S 2002 Gianni Versace by Donatella Sheer Mesh Panel Pink Floral Dress 42IT
S/S 2002 Gianni Versace by Donatella Sheer Mesh Panel Pink Floral Dress 42IT

S/S 2002 Gianni Versace by Donatella Sheer Mesh Panel Pink Floral Dress 42IT

By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace

Located in West Hollywood, CA

A chic pink floral mini dress by Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace from the Spring/Summer 2002 collection. This stretchy, form-fitting dress showcases a bold abstract floral print...

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Early 2000s Italian Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace Day Dresses

1999 Gianni Versace by Donatella Runway Sheer Black Pleat Corset Tube Dress IT44
1999 Gianni Versace by Donatella Runway Sheer Black Pleat Corset Tube Dress IT44

1999 Gianni Versace by Donatella Runway Sheer Black Pleat Corset Tube Dress IT44

By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Presenting a black asymmetric ribbon Gianni Versace strapless tube dress, designed by Donatella Versace. From 1999, this fabulous little black dress is covered in asymmetric ribbon p...

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1990s Italian Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace Day Dresses

S/S 2003 Gianni Versace by Donatella Medusa Grommet Bodycon Black Cutout 40IT
S/S 2003 Gianni Versace by Donatella Medusa Grommet Bodycon Black Cutout 40IT

S/S 2003 Gianni Versace by Donatella Medusa Grommet Bodycon Black Cutout 40IT

By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Presenting a black Gianni Versace mini dress, designed by Donatella Versace. From the Spring/Summer 2003 collection, this dress debuted on the season's runway in purple as look 17 mo...

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Early 2000s Italian Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace Day Dresses

2000s Versace by Donatella Hot Pink Textured Bodycon Multi-Strap Dress
2000s Versace by Donatella Hot Pink Textured Bodycon Multi-Strap Dress

2000s Versace by Donatella Hot Pink Textured Bodycon Multi-Strap Dress

By Gianni Versace, Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This Versace by Donatella dress from the 2000s is crafted in a vibrant hot pink textured knit with a fitted bodycon silhouette. It features a midi-length cut, a square neckline secur...

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Early 2000s Italian Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace Day Dresses

S/S 2000 Gianni Versace by Donatella Black Suede Medusa Button Up Dress
S/S 2000 Gianni Versace by Donatella Black Suede Medusa Button Up Dress

S/S 2000 Gianni Versace by Donatella Black Suede Medusa Button Up Dress

By Gianni Versace, Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Presenting a purple suede shirt dress designed by Donatella for her iconic Gianni Versace Spring/Summer 2000 collection, remembered for its jungle pr...

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1990s Italian Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace Day Dresses

F/W 1999 Gianni Versace by Donatella Mink Trimmed Sleeveless Pencil Dress 38IT
F/W 1999 Gianni Versace by Donatella Mink Trimmed Sleeveless Pencil Dress 38IT

F/W 1999 Gianni Versace by Donatella Mink Trimmed Sleeveless Pencil Dress 38IT

By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Donatella Versace designed this Gianni Versace little black dress for the Fall/Winter 1999 collection. This form-fitting dress features brown mink fur piping around the neck and down...

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1990s Italian Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace Day Dresses

S/S 2000 Gianni Versace by Donatella Chambray Iridescent Pink Jungle Shirt IT44
S/S 2000 Gianni Versace by Donatella Chambray Iridescent Pink Jungle Shirt IT44

S/S 2000 Gianni Versace by Donatella Chambray Iridescent Pink Jungle Shirt IT44

By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Presenting a glamourous sleeveless chambray shirt dress designed by Donatella for the Gianni Versace Spring/Summer 2000 collection. The three-quarter sleeve version of this piece debuted as look number 32 on Kiara Kabukuru in the season's runway presentation. It appeared on Amber Valletta...

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Early 2000s Italian Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace Day Dresses

Versace F/W 2003 Runway Unworn Editorial Abstract Floral Print Dress
Versace F/W 2003 Runway Unworn Editorial Abstract Floral Print Dress

Versace F/W 2003 Runway Unworn Editorial Abstract Floral Print Dress

By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace

Located in Englishtown, NJ

Versace F/W 2003 Runway Unworn Editorial Abstract Floral Print Dress IT 40 Look 11 from the Fall 2003 Collection. Featured in the Fall 2003 Campaign.

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Donatella Versace For Gianni Versace day dresses for sale on 1stDibs.

Find an extraordinary range of authentic Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace day dresses available on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing our collection of unique vintage and designer fashion to elevate your daily look or to introduce new colors to the dazzling formal wear in your wardrobe, this designer’s body of work includes elements of purple, red, green and other tones. Customers who are interested in this designer might also find the work of Donatella Versace, Emanuel Ungaro, and Gianfranco Ferré appealing. On 1stDibs, find haute couture, vintage and designer Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace day dresses from top boutiques around the world. Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace day dresses prices can differ depending upon time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $299 and tops out at $14,200, while the average work can sell for $1,635.
Questions About Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace Day Dresses
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    Donatella Versace is Gianni Versace's younger sister. Following his death in 1997, she took control of his eponymous luxury fashion house, Versace. A year prior, she had already begun making business decisions on behalf of the maison, temporarily filling in for Gianni while he underwent cancer treatment. Shop a range of Versace apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    Yes, Donatella Versace is related to Gianni. She is his younger sister. In 1972, at age 25, Gianni Versace moved to Milan to work in fashion. He launched his first collection and label in 1978, with his older brother Santo managing the business concerns. Soon Donatella joined the family venture, where she had a creative role and managed enormously popular ready-to-wear lines such as Versus. 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 the chief executive officer of Versace, and Donatella is its chief creative officer. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Versace apparel and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 14, 2024
    Donatella Versace is from Reggio Calabria, Italy. She was born in 1955. Donatella is a businesswoman and luxury fashion designer and was named creative director at Versace upon her brother Gianni’s tragic death in 1997. Find vintage Versace clothing and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Giovanni Maria “Gianni” Versace was an Italian fashion designer and the founder of the brand Versace. He was known around the world for high-end, luxury designs that featured bold colors and prints with a sexy attitude. Versace was born in 1946 in Reggio Calabria, Italy and was killed outside his Miami Beach home in 1997. Find a collection of authentic Versace clothing, shoes and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Donatella Versace is the current creative director of Versace, a position she has held since her brother’s death in 1997. Whether you’re looking for vintage or contemporary Versace clothes and accessories, you’ll find a large collection on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    No one can say for certain who Donatella Versace is inspired by because she has never named a specific source of inspiration. Once in an interview, she did say, "I am inspired by everything and anything! This means it could be art, a film, an actor, music or just a person walking down the street." It is also likely that the work of her late brother and Versace founder, Gianni Versace, also influences her designs. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Versace apparel and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    Donatella inherited Versace in accordance with her brother Gianni's will. The fashion designer left 20% of his company to Donatella while willing 30% to his brother Santo and 50% to his niece Allegra. Santo took over the organization's business operations, while Donatella stepped into the role of creative director. She had previously performed similar duties when Gianni took a leave of absence while battling cancer. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Versace apparel and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The difference between Versace and Gianni Versace is that one is a brand and one is a person. Gianni Versace was an Italian fashion designer who launched his own luxury fashion house in 1989. The name of his brand is Gianni Versace SpA, but today, people typically call it simply Versace. Find a diverse assortment of Versace apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    Donatella Versace is so important because of her influence on fashion. During the 1990s, she helped spark the supermodel phenomenon by carefully casting for Versace fashion shows. Along with her brother, Gianni, Donatella has helped to bring imaginative patterns, daring materials and vibrant colors to the world of couture fashion. Find a collection of Versace apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The name of Gianni Versace, the designer who revolutionized luxury fashion with his ultra-glamorous designs and theatrical bent beloved by supermodels and everyday people alike, is pronounced "jee-AH-nee ver-SAH-cheh." On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary Versace haute couture from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
    The style that Donatella Versace is known for is bold and fearless. She often uses eye-catching prints and vibrant colors that attract attention. In addition, she frequently plays with textures, combining unexpected materials to create dynamic ensembles. After the death of her brother Gianni Versace in 1997, Donatella became the creative director of the luxury fashion house of Versace and staged her first haute couture runway show a year later. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Donatella Versace apparel and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    The fashion designer's relationship with her brother, Gianni, and her work at Versace's Italian fashion house made Donatella Versace famous. During the 1990s, she became well-known in the fashion industry for assisting with casting supermodels in Versace's dramatic runway shows. Following her brother's death in 1997, Donatella became the creative director of the fashion house he founded. In 2000, she became a household name when Jennifer Lopez wore a bold green dress, nicknamed the Jungle Dress, designed by Donatella Versace to the Grammy Awards. Find a diverse assortment of Versace apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    Here are some of Donatella Versace's famous quotes. She once said, “To be blonde means to be caressed by the sun, and to be your own sun.” When describing what fashion meant to her, she answered, “Fashion is about dreaming and making other people dream.” Another oft-quoted statement of the Italian designer is: “It’s no good being too easily swayed by people's opinions. You have to believe in yourself.” On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of Versace apparel and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    The design philosophy of Donatella Versace centers on the wearer's experience with the pieces that she produces. Versace believes clothing should make a person feel confident and powerful and set them apart. As a result, she often uses bold prints, vibrant colors, fitted silhouettes, dramatic embellishments and unique textures in her designs. Explore a selection of Versace apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, Gianni Versace did not make his own fabric. Today the company uses fine fabric and leathers from Italy. Gianni Versace is often credited with inventing Oroton fabric, which is very fine chain mail, similar to the military chain mail which was first used around the 3rd century BC. Obviously, he did not invent this technique, but using very fine chain mail for high-end fashion can be attributed to his artistic vision. Find vintage and contemporary Versace bags, clothing and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Donatella Versace, the muse of her brother Gianni, became head designer at Versus, a diffusion line of the house of Versace, in 1994. In 1998, a year after her brother’s death, Donatella Versace debuted her first collection for couture fashion brand Versace Atelier. She is known for her breathtaking Jungle Dress that A-list celebrity Jennifer Lopez made famous at the 2000 Grammy Awards. Shop a large collection of Versace couture from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Gianni Versace designed haute couture clothing, as well as ready-to-wear styles. His more adventurous clothing was known for combining elements of luxurious classicism with overt sexuality. His clothing was glamorous and often worn by the rich and famous, yet still had an edgy vibe that people felt pushed the limits of good taste. You’ll find a large collection of Versace clothing from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.