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Time Out
06-05-2025
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- Time Out
A major Gianni Versace exhibition is opening in London this summer
If you've seen the American Crime Story series on his assassination, you'll know something of the story of Gianni Versace, the socialite, businessman and fashion designer who founded one of Italy's most respected luxury fashion houses. Born in Calabria in 1946, Versace worked in his family's tailor shop before moving to Milan to establish his eponymous label in 1978. Over the following two decades, he became one of the fashion industry's most powerful and influential figures before his untimely death in 1997, dressing everyone from Liz Hurley, Naomi Campbell and Kate Moss to Princess Diana, Elton John and George Michael. Some of those iconic looks will feature in a major retrospective of the designer arriving in London this summer. Opening at The Arches in London Bridge on Wednesday July 16, Gianni Versace Retrospective will feature over 450 items, including original garments and accessories, personal sketches, interviews and photographs, many of which have never been displayed in the UK before now. Central to the exhibition is a vibrant chronology of looks charting showcasing Versace's craftsmanship, innovation and immediately recognisable aesthetic across 21 collections, from Spring/Summer 1988 to Autumn/Winter 1997-98, the last show before Versace was murdered in 1997. Amongst there pieces on display will be examples of the designer's most iconic motifs, from daring designs referencing bondage, to the opulent baroque-inspired prints that are still synonymous with the brand today. Previous iterations of the exhibition have already toured to the Netherlands, Poland, Germany, Sweden and Spain, but speaking of the London opening, curator Karl von der Ahe, said 'Bringing this retrospective to London feels especially meaningful. Gianni Versace's bold, unapologetic vision revolutionised fashion, and this city—so rich in creativity and cultural influence—provides the perfect stage to celebrate his legacy. We're thrilled to share these iconic pieces in one of the world's fashion capitals.' Tickets for the exhibition are £23, and will be available via a presale on Tuesday May 20 to those signing up via the exhibition's website, before going on general sale the following day.
Observer
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Observer
Versace exhibition to feature pieces worn by Princess Di, Kate Moss
A retrospective exhibition of the work of Gianni Versace is to feature 450 items from the fashion designer's career, including clothes worn by Princess Diana, Kate Moss, and Elton John. The "Gianni Versace Retrospective," held at Arches London Bridge, will also showcase pieces worn by the likes of Naomi Campbell, George Michael, and Liz Hurley, many of which have never been displayed before, when it opens on 16th July. It will also explore how Versace's work was inspired by London and his friendships with Elton John and Diana, featuring 21 collections from Spring/Summer 1988 to Autumn/Winter 1997-1998 on display. Liz Koravos, managing director of Arches London Bridge, said: "Arches London Bridge is delighted to host this opulent journey through the life and career of Gianni Versace. "As a genius of his time, it's fascinating to see these incredible collections assembled under the curved arches of the venue. "Gianni Versace ties to so much in modern culture, and his legacy is enduring—a mark of a talented designer. "Versace was a pioneer in collaborative art, something that is commonplace these days. The crossover between fashion, music, pop culture, fine art, antiquities, sculpture, and the rise of the supermodel is all encapsulated in his work. "The biggest collection of vintage Versace to ever visit the UK will give visitors a kaleidoscopic view of the 90s. It's not to be missed." Tickets will go on general sale on 21st May, with a pre-sale being held beforehand. Versace was murdered in 1997, leaving his sister Donatella to shape the brand's modern identity. She stepped down from her role as chief creative officer in March this year, being replaced by Dario Vitale. In recent years, the brand has created designs beloved by the likes of Dua Lipa, Angelina Jolie, and Sabrina Carpenter. Versace is celebrated as an iconic fashion designer combining bold colours and classical art elements. He significantly impacted popular culture by collaborating with celebrities and supermodels, helping to elevate their status. The Medusa logo symbolizes the brand's allure, reflecting Versace's love for mythology. He blurred the lines between fashion and art, making his collections statements rather than just clothes. —PA Media/dpa
Fashion United
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Fashion United
Gianni Versace exhibition coming to London
The major Gianni Versace Retrospective exhibition, which has already visited the Netherlands, Poland, Germany, Sweden and Spain, is coming to London this summer featuring the largest collection of vintage Gianni Versace designs ever to be displayed in the UK. The Gianni Versace Retrospective will bring more than 450 original vintage garments and accessories, including those worn by Princess Diana, Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell, Sir Elton John, and George Michael, alongside personal sketches, interviews and photographs to the showcase the designer's craftsmanship, innovation, and unmistakable aesthetic. The exhibition will open at Arches London Bridge on July 16 and promises to offer fashion fans in the UK access to 'an era-defining collection of fashion masterpieces,' many of which have never been displayed in the UK before. Gianni Versace Retrospective exhibition in Malaga, featuring Kate Moss Credits: Gianni Versace Retrospective by Paula Caballero Curator Karl von der Ahe from Dreamrealizer, said in a statement: 'Bringing this retrospective to London feels especially meaningful. Gianni Versace's bold, unapologetic vision revolutionised fashion, and this city - so rich in creativity and cultural influence - provides the perfect stage to celebrate his legacy. We're thrilled to share these iconic pieces in one of the world's fashion capitals." Gianni Versace Retrospective to open in London on July 16 Organisers add that the exhibition has been updated and expanded for the UK and will offer a unique retrospective, which celebrates a visionary designer whose groundbreaking work catapulted the Versace brand to international success that has sustained almost 30 years after his death. The exhibit will offer a vibrant chronology of looks on display from 21 collections, from spring/summer 1988 to autumn/winter 1997-98, including opulent baroque prints to daring bondage designs, alongside original catwalk show footage, videos, magazines and photographs. Gianni Versace Retrospective exhibition in Malaga Credits: Gianni Versace Retrospective Liz Koravos, managing director of Arches London Bridge, added: 'Arches London Bridge is delighted to host this opulent journey through the life and career of Gianni Versace. As a genius of his time, it's fascinating to see these incredible collections assembled under the curved arches of the venue. Gianni Versace ties to so much in modern culture and his legacy is enduring, a mark of a talented designer. Versace was a pioneer in collaborative art, something that is commonplace these days. 'The crossover between fashion, music, pop culture, fine art, antiquities, sculpture and the rise of the supermodel is all encapsulated in his work. The biggest collection of vintage Versace to ever visit the UK will give visitors a kaleidoscopic view of the 90's. It's not to be missed.' Gianni Versace Retrospective exhibition in Malaga Credits: Gianni Versace Retrospective
BBC News
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Major Gianni Versace exhibition to open in London
A major exhibition of Italian fashion designer Gianni Versace's creations is to be staged in London this summer. The show will feature more than 450 original pieces, including outfits worn by Princess Diana, Kate Moss, Sir Elton John, Naomi Campbell and George Michael. Gianni Versace Retrospective will open at Arches London Bridge on 16 July, with organisers saying it would "give visitors a kaleidoscopic view of the 90s". Versace was one of the most influential designers of his generation until he was murdered in 1997. After his death, his sister Donatella took over as creative director of the company. The announcement of the exhibition's London launch comes a month after Donatella announced she would be stepping down from her position. Dario Vitale takes over her role this month, but Donatella Versace will remain an ambassador for the company. Paula Caballero Previous iterations of the retrospective exhibition have visited the Netherlands, Poland, Germany, Sweden and Spain, but organisers said it had never been shown in the form it will take in London. The show has been updated and expanded for the UK, showcasing 21 seasons of Versace's designs, while a new feature - Gianni Versace in London - will be added. Curator Karl von der Ahe said the exhibition's launch in London felt "especially meaningful", describing the city as "one of the world's fashion capitals". "Gianni Versace's bold, unapologetic vision revolutionised fashion, and this city - so rich in creativity and cultural influence - provides the perfect stage to celebrate his legacy," he said. Versace Retrospective Organisers said the exhibition would feature the largest collection of vintage Versace designs ever to be displayed in the UK, and would also include accessories, sketches, photographs and interviews alongside the outfits. Liz Koravos, managing director of Arches London Bridge, described Versace as a "genius of his time". "Gianni Versace ties to so much in modern culture and his legacy is enduring, a mark of a talented designer," she said. Who was Gianni Versace? Born in 1946, Gianni Versace was known for bold, flamboyant and glamorous designs, which often featured vivid colours and baroque prints His interest in fashion developed at a young age, with an apprenticeship at his mother's sewing business, and he started making his name as a designer in the 1970s Versace launched his fashion brand in 1978 and began to enjoy major success over the subsequent decade His brand became known for opulence and aspiration, with Versace often using luxury materials in his work, but he was also unafraid to be daring and provocative - one 1992 collection referenced bondage and fetishwear Sir Elton was a close friend and was known to own every silk shirt the designer had produced, while Versace's clothes were also worn by Princess Diana and seen at the time as part of her reinvention Versace was instrumental in the rise of the supermodel in the 1990s and worked closely with two models in particular - Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell - with whom he produced several memorable campaigns Versace often linked his fashion with the music world - George Michael's video for Freedom saw Campbell, Linda Evangelista, Cindy Crawford and Christy Turlington lip-sync the song's lyrics in the music video, as well as on a Versace catwalk for one of his fashion shows in 1991 The Italian designer was murdered at the age of 50 in Miami on 15 July 1997. He was shot in the head by serial killer Andrew Cunanan while walking back from his local newsagents. Cunanan took his own life eight days after Versace's murder Versace Fashion
Evening Standard
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Evening Standard
Gianni Versace exhibition to feature pieces worn by Princess Diana and Kate Moss
The Gianni Versace Retrospective, held at Arches London Bridge, will also feature pieces worn by the likes of Naomi Campbell, George Michael and Liz Hurley, many of which have never been displayed before, when it opens on July 16.
