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Gianni Versace 1992 Black Leather Vest with Medusa Hardware and Yellow Stitching

$2,880
$4,80040% Off
£2,153.51
£3,587.9540% Off
€2,515.17
€4,186.6440% Off
CA$4,046.40
CA$6,740.1840% Off
A$4,098.21
A$6,856.1840% Off
CHF 2,354.22
CHF 3,914.9840% Off
MX$49,696.11
MX$82,929.3040% Off
NOK 27,308.63
NOK 45,650.7140% Off
SEK 27,797.04
SEK 46,350.1640% Off
DKK 18,803.58
DKK 31,298.1940% Off

About the Item

An exceptional early-1990s Gianni Versace leather vest, dating to approximately circa 1992, executed in supple black leather and distinguished by bold yellow contrast topstitching and signature Medusa-stamped zipper pulls. This piece exemplifies Versace’s early-1990s leather aesthetic, in which construction details were deliberately amplified to become graphic design elements. The pronounced contrast stitching emphasizes the vest’s sculptural paneling and pocket geometry, transforming functional seams into bold visual lines—a hallmark of Gianni Versace’s approach during this period. The result is a garment that reads as both architectural and overtly sensual, reflecting the designer’s fascination with power dressing, leather as armor, and the interplay between tailoring and eroticism. The sleeveless silhouette offers a body-skimming, structured fit, allowing the piece to function equally as outerwear or as a statement styling layer. Multiple zippered pockets, finished with Medusa-head zipper pulls, reinforce Versace’s industrial-luxury language of the early 1990s, where hardware was treated as ornamentation rather than concealment. Bearing the original woven Gianni Versace label, this vest confirms mainline ready-to-wear production during Gianni Versace’s lifetime. Leather vests from this era were produced in significantly smaller quantities than jackets, making surviving examples notably rare, particularly those retaining original hardware and strong structural integrity. A powerful archival Versace piece that captures the bold visual codes of early-1990s Italian fashion and Gianni Versace’s unmistakable leather legacy.
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  • Dimensions:
    Length: 22.5 in (57.15 cm)Bust: 40 in (101.6 cm)Waist: 36 in (91.44 cm)Shoulder to Hem: 18 in (45.72 cm)
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  • Material Notes:
    Black leather Contrast yellow topstitching Medusa-stamped metal zipper pulls Zippered chest and hip pockets Multi-panel construction for sculpted fit Fully lined interior Woven Gianni Versace label
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Very good vintage condition. Leather remains supple with expected light surface wear consistent with age. Stitching and hardware intact. No structural issues observed.
  • Seller Location:
    Kingston, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4356228035972

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