On an endless, mirrored runway featuring mesmerising teasers of a distorted, zebra-patterned statue of the Virtue V—an optical illusion effect foreshadowed the plethora of animal patterns across the collection along with various other noteworthy hallmarks. At Piazza Lina Bo Bardi, Donatella Versace's first co-ed line hypnotised the crowd with pop art–inspired pieces arrived in psychedelic floral prints and metal mesh, to structured suits rendered in solid black. At one point, a strong-shouldered blazer with gold Medusa head buttons was worn over a bodycon dress, and kickflare trousers paired with oversized black shades perfectly symbolised the encounter between the classical aesthetics of the brand with the desire for continuous experiment. The collection went on with a limitless supply of colourblock anoraks making its way into the journey of athleisure (think 'Clueless' with a sporty twist).
Suddenly, leather pieces dominated the runway, coordinated with stripe-panelled denim that gave a nod to the ‘70s. Kaia Gerber inner lioness shone in an oversized furry coat and retro sunglasses that referenced more-is-more glamour from the ‘80s. Across various different sections of the show, masculine and feminine archetypes with an equal opportunity of flamboyance were very much present. Swipe through to see what went down the show.
Pictures via Versace, Donatella Versace, Aduta Kech, Shutterstock
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