Evening dress
1994-1995 {autumn-winter}
Medium
metal mesh, leather, lurex velvet; printed
Measurements
145.0 cm (centre back) 35.5 cm (waist width)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Presented through the NGV Foundation by the Gianni Versace archives, Milan, Governor, 2001
© Gianni Versace
Gallery location
Not on display
About this work
Gianni Versace established his fashion label in 1978, and after eleven years of commercial and critical success as a ready to-wear designer expanded into couture in 1989. His arresting and provocative designs were a synthesis of Hollywood glamour and contemporary materiality, exploring prints, leather and his own shimmering metal mesh ‘fabrics’. A master of overstatement, Versace created designs that were frequently worn by high-profile figures such as Madonna and Princess Diana, generating enormous media exposure.
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Italy
Inscription
label, inside left bust, woven white and gold on black: GIANNI / VERSACE / COUTURE
Accession Number
2001.126
Department
International Fashion and Textiles
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of Professor AGL Shaw AO Bequest
Physical description
Full-length dress in gold metal mesh, with faux leopard print lurex bodice and gold metallic leather straps. The high-waisted metal mesh skirt panel has a subtle graduation of colour from gold to dull silver and features a draped panel on the right side. The dress fastens on the left side with a series of hook and eye fasteners.