Medium: Black wool crepe

Date: c.1992

Country: Italy

Credit: Gift of Judith Corrente & Willem Kooyker

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

Object Number: 98.20.7