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Dario Vitale - Designer, Creative Director of Versace

Also, simple fix for this dress would have been the iconic Versace thigh split. That's all it really needs, actually.
The problem is that it’s Julia Roberts and I don’t see her wearing a Versace split.

Which makes me think Dario’s direction may be removing the high octane glamour from Versace. Her day look with blazer could be bottega veneta or in Michael Rider’s Celine. I’m curious about the direction he is going and if it will make sense.

I would mistake that dress for Armani by just looks alone even if that shoulder was used by Gianni in some of his 80s shows and later in his last couture show in a way that was sharper.

This is again is a number two or studio designer without strong direction or passion. This already feels like Sabato pt. 2, studio designer at the wheel, no conviction. Safe and probably happy to be there.

It’s just a pretty dress but I don’t see sharpness or any conviction. Was the directive to remove the soul of what makes Versace matter.
 
I would mistake that dress for Armani by just looks alone even if that shoulder was used by Gianni in some of his 80s shows and later in his last couture show in a way that was sharper.
Funny enough, that Armani dress on Cate Blanchett is way more sexy/glamourous than this fcking VERSACE dress LOL
 
The problem is that it’s Julia Roberts and I don’t see her wearing a Versace split.

Which makes me think Dario’s direction may be removing the high octane glamour from Versace. Her day look with blazer could be bottega veneta or in Michael Rider’s Celine. I’m curious about the direction he is going and if it will make sense.

I would mistake that dress for Armani by just looks alone even if that shoulder was used by Gianni in some of his 80s shows and later in his last couture show in a way that was sharper.

This is again is a number two or studio designer without strong direction or passion. This already feels like Sabato pt. 2, studio designer at the wheel, no conviction. Safe and probably happy to be there.

It’s just a pretty dress but I don’t see sharpness or any conviction. Was the directive to remove the soul of what makes Versace matter.
I hear you on it, but I think she could pull it off. Perhaps a modified split, but this dress needs a split. It's covering too much skin. I think about Michelle Obama in that gorgeous Atelier Versace dress and it's the perfect example of how to keep it elegant with the right amount of sexy. If Michelle Obama or Princess Diana could be a Versace woman, surely Julia Roberts could ... at least to me.

That shoulder is definitely Gianni and the harlequin/diamond print is Gianni too ... even the curved swath of solid fabric is Gianni, but the elements together are not working as is. I truly don't think it is Julia that is bringing the dress down or that the dress is necessarily bad, but there's no symbiosis here. I agree there's no conviction, but I am reserving my judgement when I see the runway offering as we all know they have to play it a bit safe for the red carpet. It's not looking good with that casual look, but this gown is not completely troubling me.
 
She’s definitely not a Versace woman. Quintessential Armani, which this gown could be. It’s just too stuffy.

I love the print (which technically worthless with those colors but I personally appreciate it). At least remove the sleeves and for gods sake someone tell her she doesn’t need those tired waves she always does to her hair. A smoky eye and a sleek bun would be stunning and somewhat sell the Versace fantasy.
 
i just had to post it. Look at the gorgeous Mrs Obama in this dress. It screams Versace without it actually being too referential except for the use of Oroton. Designers today are terrified of glamour it feels and therefore everything is either ugly, safe, boring, or all three. This is the way Versace should go, but for today. Why can't we have this ?

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i just had to post it. Look at the gorgeous Mrs Obama in this dress. It screams Versace without it actually being too referential except for the use of Oroton. Designers today are terrified of glamour it feels and therefore everything is either ugly, safe, boring, or all three. This is the way Versace should go, but for today. Why can't we have this ?

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absolutely stunning,
 
Not a Medusa, Greek Key, Baroque print, or any pattern in sight on either and both are rather minimalist/understated for Versace, yet it's still unmistakable where it's from. I'm not nostalgic. I just want Versace to be Versace. I swear if they let me in I'd know what to do. 😂
 
Versace is probably one of the easiest houses to take over in terms of a defined signature look, codes, etc already in place. There is ENDLESS ways to do this right and still put your own spin on it without alienating its core. Gianni alone covered the spectrum from too the max to minimalism and yet it was always Versace, so much foundation there to play with. Idk how anyone could mess this up and if you do honestly it should be a career killer.
 
Versace is probably one of the easiest houses to take over in terms of a defined signature look, codes, etc already in place. There is ENDLESS ways to do this right and still put your own spin on it without alienating its core. Gianni alone covered the spectrum from too the max to minimalism and yet it was always Versace, so much foundation there to play with. Idk how anyone could mess this up and if you do honestly it should be a career killer.
That’s precisely what makes it difficult no?
We have a very fast body of work between 1978 and 1997, then a whole 1997/2025 tenure and I don’t even want to mention what Gianni did for brands like Callaghan.

And there’s also that gap between the history of Versace and what people associate Versace to. For a lot of people, Versace is those 4 90’s collections everybody knows about.

Everybody has an idea of what Versace should look like. He chose what spoke to him.

The issue with Versace has been « how to move it forward ». Donatella has been struggling with that herself and she has the legitimacy of the filiation.

I’m not a fan of Dario. He hasn’t delivered enough material to be a fan or not. I just saw lackluster visuals, a boring look on Julia and a rather safe and uneventful gown.

Even if we are all going with a negative biais, can we at least wait for a full collection to dissect his whole career? lol
 
The shoes from her day look were fine (maybe better in a Prada/Miu Miu or BV context) so I was interested in seeing what the evening shoes looked like and they didn't bother getting an exclusive for them? I get it's a floor length gown but still you'd think an exclusive designer debut would be more...exclusive.

 
That’s precisely what makes it difficult no?
We have a very fast body of work between 1978 and 1997, then a whole 1997/2025 tenure and I don’t even want to mention what Gianni did for brands like Callaghan.

And there’s also that gap between the history of Versace and what people associate Versace to. For a lot of people, Versace is those 4 90’s collections everybody knows about.

Everybody has an idea of what Versace should look like. He chose what spoke to him.

The issue with Versace has been « how to move it forward ». Donatella has been struggling with that herself and she has the legitimacy of the filiation.

I’m not a fan of Dario. He hasn’t delivered enough material to be a fan or not. I just saw lackluster visuals, a boring look on Julia and a rather safe and uneventful gown.

Even if we are all going with a negative biais, can we at least wait for a full collection to dissect his whole career? lol
We wouldn’t still be talking about Versace if donatella didn’t move it forward and despite its current iteration she most definitely didn’t struggle. Yes it became stale but for the most part she carried the weight quite well and still honored her brothers legacy. My point wasn’t to pre judge him at all but what has so far been presented like JW Dior has not given promising. It’s their creative direction and control no one else’s in the end. And I hope for his sake he does well because again to mess up Versace to me at least feels career ending.
 
The shoes from her day look were fine (maybe better in a Prada/Miu Miu or BV context) so I was interested in seeing what the evening shoes looked like and they didn't bother getting an exclusive for them? I get it's a floor length gown but still you'd think an exclusive designer debut would be more...exclusive.


It's like the PR team didn't even try, so tragic 💩
Lazy PR, awful design, not respecting the house DNA, and the wrong celeb
 
How to change the day look Julia Roberts wore ? Give me gold Oroton « jeans » and a simple, crisp white shirt with an impeccably cut blazer in black or navy with gold buttons with the Medusa buttons. Because the « jeans » are doing the Versace statement, she could have worn some leather loafers, flats, or something with a matching leather belt, no logo/iconography or anything.
 
That’s precisely what makes it difficult no?
We have a very fast body of work between 1978 and 1997, then a whole 1997/2025 tenure and I don’t even want to mention what Gianni did for brands like Callaghan.

And there’s also that gap between the history of Versace and what people associate Versace to. For a lot of people, Versace is those 4 90’s collections everybody knows about.

Everybody has an idea of what Versace should look like. He chose what spoke to him.

The issue with Versace has been « how to move it forward ». Donatella has been struggling with that herself and she has the legitimacy of the filiation.

I’m not a fan of Dario. He hasn’t delivered enough material to be a fan or not. I just saw lackluster visuals, a boring look on Julia and a rather safe and uneventful gown.

Even if we are all going with a negative biais, can we at least wait for a full collection to dissect his whole career? lol
lola love you but its not negative bias every work output is a moment to react to it as it gets presented, we had this conversation before and so far they all turned out to be true from the initial previews.

i like more believe what you see not what you wish it to be in this case.

i don't subscribe to this give 3 seasons and then join the bandwagon of negative reviews , its totally fair and more honest to judge every part as it comes out , till it gets better or not then opinions can change when its good.

we cant forget that tom had good review and bad ones depending on the season prada had also bad review for her first show look who she is now , marc also at LV then he switched, Tom´s first show at gucci did nothing till his second one where he decided to sex it up and walked out at the end , YSL famous Saint Laurent’s ‘Scandalous’ 1971 Collection a collection based on retro 40´s hookers etc was also met with push back and shock etc etc

those that are good and true geniuses showed that they are right in the and for many years.

i think versace is very rich with house codes like a Chanel is they need their Karl to take the right parts and move it forward for someone like Dario with no vision versace is not easy that's the difference.

the company that sold Versace to Prada thought to have a jewel in hand by taking someone from the hottest brand , but the reality of miu miu´s success is not and was never in Dario´s hands NEVER!!!!!
Dario was never a creative wunder kind at miu miu .....many people have positions because of politics and alliances with in the company and prada is classic place where this happened for 20 plus years ..why many leave and also come back and leave again.
 
lola love you but its not negative bias every work output is a moment to react to it as it gets presented, we had this conversation before and so far they all turned out to be true from the initial previews.

i like more believe what you see not what you wish it to be in this case.

i don't subscribe to this give 3 seasons and then join the bandwagon of negative reviews , its totally fair and more honest to judge every part as it comes out , till it gets better or not then opinions can change when its good.

we cant forget that tom had good review and bad ones depending on the season prada had also bad review for her first show look who she is now , marc also at LV then he switched, Tom´s first show at gucci did nothing till his second one where he decided to sex it up and walked out at the end , YSL famous Saint Laurent’s ‘Scandalous’ 1971 Collection a collection based on retro 40´s hookers etc was also met with push back and shock etc etc

those that are good and true geniuses showed that they are right in the and for many years.

i think versace is very rich with house codes like a Chanel is they need their Karl to take the right parts and move it forward for someone like Dario with no vision versace is not easy that's the difference.

the company that sold Versace to Prada thought to have a jewel in hand by taking someone from the hottest brand , but the reality of miu miu´s success is not and was never in Dario´s hands NEVER!!!!!
Dario was never a creative wunder kind at miu miu .....many people have positions because of politics and alliances with in the company and prada is classic place where this happened for 20 plus years ..why many leave and also come back and leave again.
I dont think Dario is the one for the job either. We all know who my candidate is.

But the thing precisely is that we haven’t seen a show. So far from now, everything that has been put out from him is making us having a negative biais towards what is coming in September but maybe he will switch things.

A lot of criticism tends to be so definitive about a whole project that is still in it « balbutiements » even more considering that the guy will probably be out.
What make the appreciation for thing more difficult to me today and that impact my reactions is the amount of informations we have today.

A bad collection or a bad moment is nothing to me as long as the designer has the vision. I have a respect for a vision. Riccardo is someone who had a vision at Givenchy even if for someone who started in 2005, he only got his real positive reactions in 2007.

Nicolas is very polarizing but there’s a vision for his Vuitton. Alessandro Michele on the other hand doesn’t seem to have a vision for Valentino.

And all the examples you mentioned had a sense of vision. It took time for Marc to get it but he found it.

A lot of comments across a lot of newly appointed CD is « the collection was lackluster, the tenure is going to be a disaster ». And when it’s applied for everybody, it’s really difficult to have a sense of balance.

And we all know that isolated Redcarpet moments are not really indicative of anything.

I’m satisfied with Haider because he seems to have a clear POV of what his TF is going to be. I’m confused by Sarah Burton at Givenchy because I expected her to replicate McQueen and I don’t know where it’s heading to.

I’m confused by JWA because it’s too much informations in 2 months. I like to go without expecting anything and I feel like I’m seeing someone testing the water.

In a ideal world, all those brands should have had celebrities wearing the FW2025 collections and not previews or custom for the new CD. It’s really frustrating.
 
I was curious about the comments on DV’s interior and found this Corriere article and portfolio:
Indeed his drab wabi sabi cannot be more antithetical to Versace, he simply doesn’t like Versace’s aesthetic, or even opulence in general, so I really can’t see him succeeding there.
 

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