Versus Versace seduces London ahead of Armani’s hyped return

AFP, LONDON: True to its roots, Versus Versace brought the glamour to London Fashion Week on Sunday, a daring appetizer ahead of the keenly anticipated return of Armani to the British capital.

Versus, the Italian brand’s laid-back line, transformed the city’s Central Saint Martins college, a hub of British design talent, into a temporary nightclub for its 2018 spring/summer collection, with bass-heavy electro music booming from a giant wall of speakers.

The collection celebrated the mini and the transparent, the provocative and the daring, with short dresses in mesh worn over the top of black bikinis and low-waist shorts with printed chain designs.

The label remained faithful to its cherished black, which it embellished with lime green earrings, handbags and belts with geometric and mottled prints of American classic cars.

“Versus is about individuality, bravery and pleasure. This is for everyone who dares to express themselves in everything they do,” said chief designer Donatella Versace.

On a more demure note, Versus presented a range of comfortable trousers, jackets and dresses in grey tartans, enlivened by flashes of bright colours.

The show was also the occasion to present the Gianni Versace scholarship for students of Central Saint Martins.

“It is with great pleasure that we are funding a yearly scholarship at the College as a tribute to my brother Gianni, and in his memory we wanted to nurture the creators of tomorrow,” Versace said.

“Central Saint Martins educates and trains some of the best talents in the world of fashion and many of their alumni have come to work with me over years.”

Versus Versace seduces London ahead of Armanis hyped return

AFP, LONDON: True to its roots, Versus Versace brought the glamour to London Fashion Week on Sunday, a daring appetizer ahead of the keenly anticipated return of Armani to the British capital. Versus, the Italian brands laid-back line, transformed the citys Central Saint Martins college, a hub of British design talent, into a temporary nightclub for its 2018 spring/summer collection, with bass-heavy electro music booming from a giant wall of speakers. The collection celebrated the mini and the transparent, the provocative and the daring, with short dresses in mesh worn over the top of black bikinis and low-waist shorts with printed chain designs. The label remained faithful to its cherished black, which it embellished with lime green earrings, handbags and belts with geometric and mottled prints of American classic cars. Versus is about individuality, bravery and pleasure. This is for everyone who dares to express themselves in everything they do, said chief designer Donatella Versace. On a more demure note, Versus presented a range of comfortable trousers, jackets and dresses in grey tartans, enlivened by flashes of bright colours. The show was also the occasion to present the Gianni Versace scholarship for students of Central Saint Martins. It is with great pleasure that we are funding a yearly scholarship at the College as a tribute to my brother Gianni, and in his memory we wanted to nurture the creators of tomorrow, Versace said. Central Saint Martins educates and trains some of the best talents in the world of fashion and many of their alumni have come to work with me over years.