Dating to Gianni Versace's iconic S/S 1993 Miami collection, this striking Versace Jeans Couture mini dress reflects the exuberant South Beach-inspired aesthetic of the designer's work during this period. Featuring a  bold black and white checkerboard print contrasted with vibrant florals and tropical palm trees, the playful juxtaposition of graphic geometry and exotic botanical motifs perfectly encapsulates the house's signature approach to colour, print and unapologetic glamour. 

The cut is both dramatic and flirtatious, juxtaposing a fitted, corset style bodice with dramatic plunging cutout neckline and V-shaped waist with a voluminous pleated skirt finished with metallic gold trim. A layered white tulle petticoat adds structure and movement to the exaggerated silhouette, while fine gold piping accentuates the sculptural lines of the bodice and waist. A fantasy of Floridian glamour, this is a beautiful example of Versace's exuberant love affair with Miami as immortalized in the 1993 photo book South Beach Stories and captured through iconic imagery by photographers like Doug Ordway and Richard Avedon. Made in Italy.

Reference Photos: (1-4) S/S 1993 Versace Campaign imagery

Marked size: IT 44

Best for: XS/S

Measurements (laid flat & unstretched): bust: 15″/38.5cm, waist: 12.5″/32cm, length: 34″/87cm

Material: viscose/polyamide/cotton

Condition: Excellent/Very Good; minor signs of wear in chiffon underlay near bottom hem - not visible when worn