This collection welcomes the return of the Versace signature baroque, revolutionised in graphic black all-over prints against ice shades. Glacier shards cut through dresses, or create embroidered jagged edges that join panels on sweaters and coats. Outerwear is a focus, and we love the ice pink embossed biker and raw-edge duffels with leather-lined hoods that ooze attitude. The ice palette continues in a mirage of exceptional intarsia furs, contrasted against the black sheepskin coats treated to be both matte and patent. Sequins are key. Oversized sequins create jagged patterns on shimmer dresses and spill down black knit sweaters, making them the season’s must-have for night. In terms of accessories, the brand’s new Ryder bag has a soft envelope structure and metallic fastening that’s both elegant and totally functional for urban living –the overriding theme of the collection. The Palazzo Empire bag appears in fresh new colourways and is accessorised with special charms and fox tails. Metallic heels are like dramatic shards of ice, the soles in memory foam with insteps lined in titanium, while kitten heels get a new attitude with ankle straps. Talking about the collection Donatella Versace explains: “This collection is so important to me. Every single piece is wearable, desirable, real. It's about expressing a woman’s strength and her individuality.” We think Versace, as ever, has managed to do just that.
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