Object: Suit
Brand:
Versace
(Italian, founded 1978)
Designer:
Gianni Versace
(1946 - 1997)
Date: 1992
Medium: Wool, leather, and metal
Country: Italy
Credit Line: Gift of Judith Corrente & Willem Kooyker
Object number: 98.20.5
DescriptionBondage suit in black wool and leather; fitted cropped jacket with high stand collar, leather bands with brass hardware at bodice, shoulder and sleeve, neck and cuffs, and large metal signature buttons over snaps; short skirt with large leather patch pockets trimmed with hardware and buttons
Label Text:Versace adorned this suit shown on the right with metallic buttons that display his company’s distinctive logo. It features the head of Medusa—a woman from ancient Greek mythology who was transformed into a monster as punishment for her seductive and lustful actions. This made her the ideal heroine for Versace’s unique brand of sexually expressive clothing. Shown with 98.20.7
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