Michael Kors’ guest stint delivered some of the best Versace we’ve seen in ages. I never touched Versace Uomo before; it was always unwearable trash. But MK pushed them to make collections people might actually want to wear.
Donatella, meanwhile, might be the most extravagant nepo case in fashion. In 30 years, she’s maybe turned out a few cute dresses - in the mid-2000s - but no truly great collection. Where are the timeless classics ? Donna should have a museums worth. Instead all we have are encrusted gowns that dont sell so now the couture is out of business.
And even now, the brand still runs on Gianni. The only thing they sell is his vision - revived and restructured by Kors. That reset became the formula, and they haven’t strayed since.