Donatella Versace Evening Dresses and Gowns

Designer: Donatella Versace

S/S 2002 Gianni Versace by Donatella Runway Purple Eyelet Plunging Dress IT44

$1,595

S/S 2002 Gianni Versace by Donatella Runway Purple Eyelet Plunging Dress IT44

By Gianni Versace Couture, Donatella Versace

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This Gianni Versace dress by Donatella from the Spring/Summer 2002 collection is cut in a fitted long-sleeve silhouette in purple allover eyelet. It has a deep plunge neckline with a lace-up closure at the chest, and lattice lace-up detailing at the shoulders connecting the sleeves to the body. The back closes with a zip. It debuted on the runway as look 27 on Eleonora Bosé and was featured in the "World Party" editorial for the April 2002 issue of Elle, shot by Cliff Watts...

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Early 2000s Italian Donatella Versace Evening Dresses and Gowns

NWT S/S 1998 Gianni Versace by Donatella Yellow Knit Dress

$1,596Sale Price|20% Off

NWT S/S 1998 Gianni Versace by Donatella Yellow Knit Dress

By Donatella Versace, Gianni Versace Couture

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Presenting a fabulous yellow knit Gianni Versace dress designed by Donatella Versace. From the Spring/Summer 1998 collection, similar knit dresses debuted on the season's runway. Thi...

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1990s Italian Donatella Versace Evening Dresses and Gowns

F/W 1999 Gianni Versace by Donatella Black Fur Trimmed Tunic Tent Dress IT38

$1,995

F/W 1999 Gianni Versace by Donatella Black Fur Trimmed Tunic Tent Dress IT38

By Gianni Versace Couture, Donatella Versace

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Presenting a unique mink-trimmed Gianni Versace tunic tent dress designed by Donatella Versace. This slip-over piece can be worn in several ways and is truly versatile. The conservat...

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1990s Italian Donatella Versace Evening Dresses and Gowns

2000S DONATELLA VERSACE Magenta Purple Silk Crepe De Chine Spring 2000 Bias Str

$1,788

2000S DONATELLA VERSACE Magenta Purple Silk Crepe De Chine Spring 2000 Bias Str

By Donatella Versace

Located in New York, NY

Tagged an Italian size 42 however our model is a size 4 and it fit her great. Bias cut so will give a little. 2000S DONATELLA VERSACE Magenta Purple Silk Crepe De Chine Spring 2000 ...

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Early 2000s Donatella Versace Evening Dresses and Gowns

2000s Gianni Versace Size 8 / 10 Versus Black Jersey Bondage Skirt Top Set Dress

$1,450

2000s Gianni Versace Size 8 / 10 Versus Black Jersey Bondage Skirt Top Set Dress

By Gianni Versace, Donatella Versace

Located in San Diego, CA

Sexy early 2000s vintage GIANNI VERSACE ‘ VERSUS ‘ black rayon jersey bondage inspired top and skirt ensemble ! Top features straps that drape across the bodice. Skirt has two slits ...

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Early 2000s Italian Donatella Versace Evening Dresses and Gowns

Versace Women's One Shoulder Black Stretch Viscose Dress with Hoops

$583

Versace Women's One Shoulder Black Stretch Viscose Dress with Hoops

By Donatella Versace, Versace

Located in London, GB

Super sexy yet chic Versace one shoulder hoop embellished dress. Bought for £1400 and new with tags. Made from midweight black stretch viscose, it has a single shoulder cut with larg...

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2010s Unknown Donatella Versace Evening Dresses and Gowns

VERSACE purple boucle wool Medusa button slant pocket dress IT38 XS

$288Sale Price|20% Off

VERSACE purple boucle wool Medusa button slant pocket dress IT38 XS

By Versace, Donatella Versace

Located in Hong Kong, NT

VERSACE purple boucle wool Medusa button slant pocket dress IT38 XS Reference: CC/A00464 Brand: Versace Designer: Donatella Versace Material: Wool Color: Purple Pattern: Solid Closur...

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2010s Italian Donatella Versace Evening Dresses and Gowns

VERSACE 2019 gold Medusa buttons black barocco double breasted dress IT36 XXS

$340

VERSACE 2019 gold Medusa buttons black barocco double breasted dress IT36 XXS

By Versace, Donatella Versace

Located in Hong Kong, NT

VERSACE 2019 gold Medusa buttons black barocco double breasted dress IT36 XXS Reference: TGAS/D00977 Brand: Versace Designer: Donatella Versace Collection: 2019 Material: Viscose, Bl...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Donatella Versace Evening Dresses and Gowns

VERSACE 2015 black silk lace V-neck chainmail trim pleated mini dress IT40 S

$1,462Sale Price|25% Off

VERSACE 2015 black silk lace V-neck chainmail trim pleated mini dress IT40 S

By Donatella Versace, Versace

Located in Hong Kong, NT

VERSACE 2015 black silk lace V-neck chainmail trim pleated mini dress IT40 S Reference: TGAS/D00315 Brand: Versace Designer: Donatella Versace Collection:...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Donatella Versace Evening Dresses and Gowns

VERSACE 2014 black scaled leather patchwork sheer panel mod mini shift dress

$744Sale Price|20% Off

VERSACE 2014 black scaled leather patchwork sheer panel mod mini shift dress

By Versace, Donatella Versace

Located in Hong Kong, NT

VERSACE 2014 black scaled leather patchwork sheer panel mod mini shift dress Reference: CC/A00394 Brand: Versace Designer: Donatella Versace Collection: 2014 Material: Fabric, Leathe...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Donatella Versace Evening Dresses and Gowns

NWT F/W 2004 Versace by Donatella Black Wool Buckle Pencil Dress IT40 / US 8

$1,960Sale Price|20% Off

NWT F/W 2004 Versace by Donatella Black Wool Buckle Pencil Dress IT40 / US 8

By Donatella Versace, Versace

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Presenting a black wool Versace tunic dress designed by Donatella Versace. From the Fall/Winter 2004 collection, Donatella reimagined her brother's use of buckles from his Fall/Winte...

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Early 2000s Italian Donatella Versace Evening Dresses and Gowns

Versace Black Mini Cocktail Dress With Cutout Back

$1,900

Versace Black Mini Cocktail Dress With Cutout Back

By Donatella Versace

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage black Gianni Versace bodycon mini cocktail dress featuring ribbed fabric, long sleeves, Medusa b...

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Early 2000s Italian Donatella Versace Evening Dresses and Gowns

Donatella Versace evening dresses and gowns for sale on 1stDibs.

Find an extraordinary range of authentic Donatella Versace evening dresses and gowns available on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing our collection of unique vintage and designer fashion to elevate your daily look or to introduce new colors to the dazzling formal wear in your wardrobe, this designer’s body of work includes elements of purple, red, blue and other tones. Customers who are interested in this designer might also find the work of Emilio Pucci, Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, and Gianfranco Ferré appealing. On 1stDibs, find haute couture, vintage and designer Donatella Versace evening dresses and gowns from top boutiques around the world. Donatella Versace evening dresses and gowns prices can differ depending upon time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $230 and tops out at $21,596, while the average work can sell for $1,960.

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Questions About Donatella Versace Evening Dresses and Gowns

Where is Donatella Versace from?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 14, 2024
Donatella Versace is from Reggio Calabria, Italy. She was born in 1955. Donatella is a businesswoman and luxury fashion designer and was named creative director at Versace upon her brother Gianni’s tragic death in 1997. Find vintage Versace clothing and accessories on 1stDibs.
Is Donatella Versace a designer?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes, Donatella Versace is the current creative director of Versace, a position she has held since her brother’s death in 1997. Whether you’re looking for vintage or contemporary Versace clothes and accessories, you’ll find a large collection on 1stDibs.
Who is Donatella Versace inspired by?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
No one can say for certain who Donatella Versace is inspired by because she has never named a specific source of inspiration. Once in an interview, she did say, "I am inspired by everything and anything! This means it could be art, a film, an actor, music or just a person walking down the street." It is also likely that the work of her late brother and Versace founder, Gianni Versace, also influences her designs. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Versace apparel and accessories.
Why did Donatella inherit Versace?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
Donatella inherited Versace in accordance with her brother Gianni's will. The fashion designer left 20% of his company to Donatella while willing 30% to his brother Santo and 50% to his niece Allegra. Santo took over the organization's business operations, while Donatella stepped into the role of creative director. She had previously performed similar duties when Gianni took a leave of absence while battling cancer. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Versace apparel and accessories.
Why is Donatella Versace so important?
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1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
Donatella Versace is so important because of her influence on fashion. During the 1990s, she helped spark the supermodel phenomenon by carefully casting for Versace fashion shows. Along with her brother, Gianni, Donatella has helped to bring imaginative patterns, daring materials and vibrant colors to the world of couture fashion. Find a collection of Versace apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
What is Donatella Versace to Gianni?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
Donatella Versace is Gianni Versace's younger sister. Following his death in 1997, she took control of his eponymous luxury fashion house, Versace. A year prior, she had already begun making business decisions on behalf of the maison, temporarily filling in for Gianni while he underwent cancer treatment. Shop a range of Versace apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
What style is Donatella Versace known for?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
The style that Donatella Versace is known for is bold and fearless. She often uses eye-catching prints and vibrant colors that attract attention. In addition, she frequently plays with textures, combining unexpected materials to create dynamic ensembles. After the death of her brother Gianni Versace in 1997, Donatella became the creative director of the luxury fashion house of Versace and staged her first haute couture runway show a year later. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Donatella Versace apparel and accessories.
What made Donatella Versace famous?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
The fashion designer's relationship with her brother, Gianni, and her work at Versace's Italian fashion house made Donatella Versace famous. During the 1990s, she became well-known in the fashion industry for assisting with casting supermodels in Versace's dramatic runway shows. Following her brother's death in 1997, Donatella became the creative director of the fashion house he founded. In 2000, she became a household name when Jennifer Lopez wore a bold green dress, nicknamed the Jungle Dress, designed by Donatella Versace to the Grammy Awards. Find a diverse assortment of Versace apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
What was Donatella Versace's famous quote?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
Here are some of Donatella Versace's famous quotes. She once said, “To be blonde means to be caressed by the sun, and to be your own sun.” When describing what fashion meant to her, she answered, “Fashion is about dreaming and making other people dream.” Another oft-quoted statement of the Italian designer is: “It’s no good being too easily swayed by people's opinions. You have to believe in yourself.” On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of Versace apparel and accessories.
What is the design philosophy of Donatella Versace?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
The design philosophy of Donatella Versace centers on the wearer's experience with the pieces that she produces. Versace believes clothing should make a person feel confident and powerful and set them apart. As a result, she often uses bold prints, vibrant colors, fitted silhouettes, dramatic embellishments and unique textures in her designs. Explore a selection of Versace apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
Is Donatella Versace related to Gianni?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
Yes, Donatella Versace is related to Gianni. She is his younger sister. In 1972, at age 25, Gianni Versace moved to Milan to work in fashion. He launched his first collection and label in 1978, with his older brother Santo managing the business concerns. Soon Donatella joined the family venture, where she had a creative role and managed enormously popular ready-to-wear lines such as Versus. Following Versace’s tragic murder in 1997, Donatella took over the role of artistic director and continued to evolve the house codes with a twist of her feminine and feminist perspective. Today, Santo Versace is the chief executive officer of Versace, and Donatella is its chief creative officer. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Versace apparel and accessories.
When did Donatella Versace make her first dress?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Donatella Versace, the muse of her brother Gianni, became head designer at Versus, a diffusion line of the house of Versace, in 1994. In 1998, a year after her brother’s death, Donatella Versace debuted her first collection for couture fashion brand Versace Atelier. She is known for her breathtaking Jungle Dress that A-list celebrity Jennifer Lopez made famous at the 2000 Grammy Awards. Shop a large collection of Versace couture from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.

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