A Retrospective: Gianni Versace (1946-1997)

[Pinkey]

What an amazing thread!!!

 

[Joseph26]

Bondage! That's so sexy! Oh how awesome Gianni was!

yeah, the Bondage Collection is unforgettable, I made a short video with scenes of that fascinating Collection, the most of the Supers were in the show, Stephanie, Helena, Karen, Carla, Yasmeen, Claudia, Naomi, Christy, Linda, Marpessa, Emma S, Nadege, Veronica Webb, Deon.



pictures:zothike

 

[Laska]

Awesome pictures Joseph Karma!

 

[DosViolines]

Versace Greek Chiton Dress
Italian, 1980s
Of metallic black silk jersey, knee length, sleeveless, with low round neckline and front and back bodice slits, the blouson bodice crossing from front to center back, the bodice and double layered skirt gathered and draped in the manor of ancient dress, belt of leather cords and gold ornaments

doylenewyork

 

[DosViolines]

Versace Jeweled Strap Cocktail Dress
Italian, Fall/Winter, 1992
Ivory, sewn in gold threads with raised ribs, the backless bib front bodice with two wide jeweled straps crisscrossing at back and a third crossing horizontally midway, the skirt short and full, the bodice top and petticoat hem trimmed with elaborate gold openwork passementerie studded with gem set stones, small round gold balls and other paillettes, the straps covered with similar balls and other paillettes, separate crinoline petticoat with gold lace hem, size 6, labeled: Versace Couture.

doylenewyork

 

[DosViolines]

Versace Cocktail Dress with Stockings
Italian, late 1970s/early 1980s
Black velveteen, with taffeta flounce, spotted net underflounce, and spotted net pantyhose/pants, red band trim at neck, petticoat and pants, size 6, dress and pants labeled: Gianni Versace/Made In Italy, tape label 1021/604.

doylenewyork

 

[DosViolines]

GIANNI VERSACE, A TWO PIECE COCKTAIL ENSEMBLE
comprising yellow and silver harlequin body and wrap around skirt

christies

 

[DosViolines]

GIANNI VERSACE, SILVER LUREX 'GHANDI' SHORTS
the ground printed with trailing flowers; and a wrap and matching blue wrap-over skirt shot with lurex printed with flowers

christies

 

[DosViolines]

GIANNI VERSACE BLACK SILK JERSEY DRESS, 1970S
comprising black silk printed skirt, knitted striped halter-necked knitted striped top and shawl

christies

 

[Mélange]

yeah, the Bondage Collection is unforgettable, I made a short video with scenes of that fascinating Collection, the most of the Supers were in the show, Stephanie, Helena, Karen, Carla, Yasmeen, Claudia, Naomi, Christy, Linda, Marpessa, Emma S, Nadege, Veronica Webb, Deon.



pictures:zothike

thank you very much Joseph - karma 4 u

you are right on the money with this amazing post

(just a pity about the poor video quality )

but nevertheless, this was Gianni's best rtw fashion show by far!!!

 

[Mélange]

Awesome pictures Joseph Karma!

I agree!

 

[Mélange]

Gianni made the big time in the early 80s

here's a scan I made from the 1983 S/S campaign by photographer Richard Avedon



I wonder if anyone recognises the model, Rosemary McGrotha maybe?

 

[Mélange]

...and here's some scans from his 1983 F/W collection also by Richard Avedon



I think the models are Paulina Porizkova and Janice Dickinson?

 

[lavieenrose]

...and here's some scans from his 1984 F/W collection also by Richard Avedon


I think the models are Paulina Proizkova and Janice Dickinson?

Renée Simonsen and Janice.

 

[Mélange]

^ I stand corrected - thank you lver!

 

[Joseph26]

thank you very much Joseph - karma 4 u

but nevertheless, this was Gianni's best rtw fashion show by far!!!

I'm glad you liked it! that's also one of my fab Gianni shows

 

[Joseph26]

Gianni made the big time in the early 80s

here's a scan I made from the 1983 S/S campaign by photographer Richard Avedon

I wonder if anyone recognises the model, Rosemary McGrotha maybe?

thanks for those Avedons, he's one my fav photographers

how is that you have such a variety of Versace ads, are u a collector Melange? the woman in red is none other than Lynn (Lynne) Koester. a very famous 80's model.

 

[Mélange]

thanks for those Avedons, he's one my fav photographers

how is that you have such a variety of Versace ads, are u a collector Melange? the woman in red is none other than Lynn (Lynne) Koester. a very famous 80's model.

^ woot good call Joseph!!!

I didn't recognize her, but I just found this on style.com...

http://www.style.com/fashionshows/c...w/MOSCHINO?loop=0&iphoto=21&play=false&cnt=26

I can't believe Lynn is still modelling after all these years!!!

And yes you've got me there, I am something of a vintage fashion magazine addict!


I've got a ton of old mags in the cellar, and a ton to scan in, and (eventually) a ton to sell on ebay!

what about you?

 

[Mélange]

...and I just started a new thread for her

http://www.thefashionspot.com/forums/f52/lynn-koester-58321.html

 

[AlbI_MH]

We started this thread exactly 2 years ago.
Now, 2007.07.15, I'd like to remember Gianni again. We've missed him so much for 10 years and right now 1600 people are paying homage to him at Teatro alla Scala in Milan: Sharon Stone, Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Trudie Styler, Naomi Campbell, Claudia Shiffer ... everybody: all of his friends are now attending the ballet that Bejart has created in loving memory of Gianni.

Ciao Gianni!