"To paraphrase The Sound of Music - possibly the least appropriate filmic reference ever, given the subject matter - how do you solve a problem like Versace? Actually, that's rude. Versace isn't a problem, it's a fucking gem, a treasure, a vaulted palazzo ceiling of fat floating cherubs and cow-eyed gods and goddesses. It's a Caravaggio painting, a Puccini opera. In short, an Italian masterpiece."
"Only two people have had to answer that question. One is Donatella Versace, Gianni's sister, former right-hand woman and until earlier this year, creative director of the label bearing their name. She herself sometimes struggled, with triumphs that at times equalled her brother's work - when we're talking about that dress, it could equally be Liz Hurley's 1994 safety-pinned Gianni number, or Donatella's racy, jungle-leafed slit-to-the-tit Jennifer Lopez dress, the original Internet-breaker."
Dario Vitale presented his debut Versace Spring/Summer 2026 collection with a focus on authenticity and relevance rather than staged sexuality. Versace is described as an Italian masterpiece, rich with opulent imagery and cultural significance. Gianni Versace established a powerful legacy; Donatella Versace sustained it with memorable, provocative moments such as the jungle-leaf dress worn by Jennifer Lopez and Liz Hurley's safety-pin Gianni dress. Vitale, born in 1983 and raised amid the label's presence, recognizes the weight of that heritage. His approach centers on conveying the feeling and spirit of Versace rather than reproducing specific archival pieces.
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