Versace S/S 2010

A taste of life in wonderland at Versace. Italian designer Donatella Versace brought excitement and fantasy to life in Milan this season with an wonderful presentation of her upcoming collection. This time around she was completely inspired by Tim Burton’s fantasy film, “Alice and the Wonderland,” which is set to be released next year in March. The idea of fantasy was definitely brought to life in this collection with the use of vivid colors that also evoked the signature style of the late Gianni Versace’s collection in the 1980’s that also brought back the true spirit and sensation of the label. The look was absolutely pure sex with emphasis on the super long legs of every supermodel that walked down the runway. There was a great number of super short skirts that also were offered in see-through plastic, barely covering the model’s behind, paired with leotard tops that came in vivid pastel colors and prints. Prints of clocks, cards and rabbits were seen on the baroque’s that gave a nod to the Alice and the Wonderland inspiration. The cut outs and chain mail details added a sexual element to the short dresses with digitized prints. Donatella Versace has gone back to the source giving us a youthful, energetic and fun collection.

The show was held at the Versace theater, also known as the historic Teatro Alcione, with a simple runway with a white curtain backdrop. Australian model Abbey Lee opened the event in a digitized vivid yellow printed dress with chain mail details attached at the waist and was paired with a matching yellow print platform high heels. This collection was all about great detailing and handwork with silver that was used in the chain mail embellishing, added touches on baroques, jackets and skinny trousers. The detailing was wonderful and is done the Versace atelier style with astonishing meticulous work. The key pieces were the thigh skimming short skirts that came in clear silver metal, leather and plastic. Prints were also prevalent with delightful images of rabbits, playing cards and clocks. There was also digitalized and geometric prints that gave the piece some edge with the vivid pastel colors.

An admired piece in this collection was an incredible string and pink mirror cocktail dress that was truly head turning. A pink chiffon finale gown that had meticulous detailing, Versace atelier style, was particularly alluring.

Donatella Versace proved to us that in order make a successful collection is to channel the true spirit of Versace and mixed it with a little fantasy of wonderland. The Versace women is youthful, energetic and most importantly she is super sexy. -Brent Billiman, Milan, Italy.



Luca Bruno Photo: Model Yulia Kharlapinova for Versace S/S 2010


Luca Bruno Photo: Model Karlie Kloss for Versace S/S 2010


Luca Bruno Photo: Model Natasha Poly for Versace S/S 2010


Luca Bruno Photo: Model Mirte Maas for Versace S/S 2010


Luca Bruno Photo: Model Jac for Versace S/S 2010


Luca Bruno Photo: Model Imogen Morris Clarke for Versace S/S 2010


Luca Bruno Photo: Model Ginta Lapina for Versace S/S 2010


Luca Bruno Photo: Model Edita Vilkeviciute for Versace S/S 2010


Luca Bruno Photo: Model Sasha Pivovarova for Versace S/S 2010


Luca Bruno Photo: Model Weronika for Versace S/S 2010


Luca Bruno Photo: Model Kasia Struss for Versace S/S 2010


Luca Bruno Photo: Model Karlie Kloss for Versace S/S 2010


Luca Bruno Photo: Model Ginta Lapina for Versace S/S 2010


Luca Bruno Photo: Model Abbey Lee for Versace S/S 2010