Versace

Title: Versace il genio della moda e l’arte
Author: Massimiliano Capella, Patrizia Cucco
Published: 2006
Publisher: Fondazione Giacomini-Meo
Pages: 132
Found in: Armani Libri Milano
Notes: Gianni Versace is one of the pioneers who have contributed to the rise of the italian fashion and the still strong brand that is “Made in Italy”. His genious does not require an explanation, but his multiple sources of inspiration may not always be obvious to those who unfortunately could not witness his own era. Indeed this is a brand that is mentioned often next to some cliché words. This is an insightful compilation of Gianni Versace’s ispirations with a catalogue of his work.

Santo Versace’s preface

Leather coat FW 1992-93 / Portrait of a gentleman with a Pink 1550-55 Bernardino Campi

Flower maxi skirt and denim shirt SS 1992 / Francesco Podesti Portrait of a young girl 1838-40

Whamm dress September 1996 created for the Florence Art Biennial to accompany Roy Lichtenstein’s “Hopeless” 1963

Delaunay dress FW 1989-90 / Sonia Delaunay Ritme colore’ 1948