Donatella Versace’s Spring/Summer 2024 collection at Milan Fashion Week was a bold celebration of audacious luxury, challenging conventional norms and redefining wearable fashion. Against the backdrop of Paris, where quiet luxury is giving way to daring and unconventional styles, Versace presented a collection that exuded empowerment and self-expression.
The runway was a chessboard, with models as pawns, rooks, and knights, showcasing Versace’s dominance in the fashion world. The collection blended buttery yellows, soft pinks, and pale greens in commanding yet comfortable ensembles. From deconstructed crewneck sweatshirts to draped jersey blousons, each look exuded effortless sophistication.
Drawing inspiration from powerful women, Versace paid homage to the late Claude Montana and avant-garde visionaries of the 1980s. The collection referenced Gianni Versace’s Fall/Winter 1995 collection with echoes of iconic shoulder pads and fringe embellishments. The runway came alive with high-octane colors and sweet modish shapes, embodying 90s optimism. Legendary supermodel Claudia Schiffer made a triumphant return, closing the show and proving Versace’s ability to repurpose 90s fashion for a modern audience. The collection was a masterful blend of past and present, reaffirming Versace’s status as a timeless and innovative fashion house.
