Gianni Versace has dressed some of the most famous names of the twentieth century: Elton John, Madonna, and Princess Diana among them. Maybe it was that his revolution of sultry glamor was contagious and we all wanted to not only feel good but look good too - and there is nothing wrong with that!
RARE vintage is thrilled to have three early examples of Gianni Versace's menswear which debuted in 1979. The first is a boxy cut vest in a slightly shiny grey and black with concealed buttons.
No size.
$100.00
Disheveled linen became a Versace trademark as well as voluminous cuts for men that managed to be revealing at the same time. Our linen pants are loosely cut but almost sheer. They were also a favorite of our collector and there is some wear and fading to these. That said, they still are very wearable and certainly very collectible.
Linen Pants. Size 50.
$200.00
I had been conservatively buying vintage for my husband as I happened to come across something unique that I liked as I bought women's vintage. Alexander Shields velvet jackets with colorful silk linings are a particular favorite. As a mother of twins, a boy and a girl, I am also always thinking about a future collection for them and had already packed away my husbands early 80s narrow Memphis ties for our son. Then there are the lycra cow-printed leggings from Susanne Bartsch's 8th Street store - but that is another story he may prefer not told! The very first piece that I heard about from this collection was this early 1980s Versace green studded leather Versace jacket. Well say no more sister, that was all I needed to know! It is in extraordinary condition and epitomizes not only the craft of Gianni Versace but the glamours statement pieces that he is so well known for.
Gianni Versace studded green leather jacket with doloman sleeves and emerald green silk lining. No size.
$1500.00
