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Suit

1992 (made)
Artist/Maker
Gianni Versace (designer)
Place of origin
Italy (made)

Gianni Versace opened his first shop in 1987 on the via Spiga in Milan, and presented his first signature collection as well as his first menswear collection. As one of the most important Italian designers of the 1980s and 1990s, Versace became famous for his flair and daring, strong colour sense and clean lines. After Gianni's death, his sister Donatella took over the reins of the house of Versace.

The ensemble exemplifies Versace's love of bold, rich materials using luxurious purple silk and neoclassical patterns to create a look that is strong and sophisticated.


Object details

Categories
Clothing
Tailoring
Object type
Suit
Parts
This object consists of 6 parts.

  • Jacket
  • Trousers
  • Shirt
  • Tie
  • Belt
  • Belt
Brief description
Suit ensemble, purple silk jacket and trousers, silk shirt, tie and leather belts, Gianni Versace, Italy, 1992.
Credit line
Given by Mark Reed
Summary
Gianni Versace opened his first shop in 1987 on the via Spiga in Milan, and presented his first signature collection as well as his first menswear collection. As one of the most important Italian designers of the 1980s and 1990s, Versace became famous for his flair and daring, strong colour sense and clean lines. After Gianni's death, his sister Donatella took over the reins of the house of Versace.

The ensemble exemplifies Versace's love of bold, rich materials using luxurious purple silk and neoclassical patterns to create a look that is strong and sophisticated.
Associated objects
Collection
Textiles and Fashion Collection
Accession number
T.28:1 to 6-2011

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Record createdMarch 1, 2011
Record URL
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