Object: Suit
Brand:
Versace
(Italian, founded 1978)
Designer:
Gianni Versace
(1946 - 1997)
Date: c.1992
Medium: Black wool crepe
Country: Italy
Credit Line: Gift of Judith Corrente & Willem Kooyker
Object number: 98.20.7
DescriptionCowboy suit in black wool crepe with gold studs on flapped patch pockets, large black and gold signature buttons; wide leather studded and fringed belt
Label Text:Gianni Versace’s clothing for both men and women projected strength and
sex appeal. This suit, shown on the left, features “Western” style embellishments and underscores Versace’s ability to combine convention with innovation. Metal studs—traditionally used for the practical reinforcement of a material—have been elevated to a purely decorative status. Shown with 98.20.5
sex appeal. This suit, shown on the left, features “Western” style embellishments and underscores Versace’s ability to combine convention with innovation. Metal studs—traditionally used for the practical reinforcement of a material—have been elevated to a purely decorative status. Shown with 98.20.5
Exhibitions:
- Fashion & Textile History Gallery First Rotation
- His and Hers