In a grand spectacle at the historic Castello Sforzesco, Versace revealed its Spring-Summer 2025 collection, a joyous celebration of spontaneity and freedom. The illuminated runway, designed to evoke a lightning strike, infused the iconic setting with vibrant energy, setting the stage for Donatella Versace’s vision of modern luxury.
This season, joy takes centre stage. The collection presents a lighter, fresher, and freer wardrobe, seamlessly blending daywear with high fashion. Crafted with the House’s signature savoir-faire, the designs reflect an effortless yet exuberant approach to dressing, embracing spontaneity while exuding Versace’s unapologetic confidence.
Motifs and Techniques Versace’s iconic prints return in an explosion of clashing compositions, featuring five emblematic graphics that interact dynamically. The Medusa cameo print, Donatella’s favourite wild rose, a poppy print, and romantic wave motifs evoke the essence of the collection. The floral Barocco motif reinterprets classic Versace graphics in multicoloured hues, with brown introduced as a bold alternative to black for the season.
The collection’s technical mastery shines through innovative craftsmanship. Day dresses and skirts composed of metal mesh are adorned with wave and floral patterns, accentuated with gold and silver elements. Cutting-edge Atelier Versace corsetry is reimagined with 3D-printed recycled polymers, creating a seamless, zero-waste design that hugs the body like a second skin. The poppy pattern comes to life in three-dimensional cloqué-effect jacquard outerwear and sportswear.
Silhouettes Versace’s signature shirt takes on new life, evolving into various forms, from business shirts to shirt dresses and swimwear-inspired pieces. The women’s silhouette emphasises movement with A-line dresses and skirts, while men’s tailoring plays with proportion, featuring shrunken jackets, sleeveless blazers, and twisted denim trousers inspired by Japanese design.
Accessories This season’s accessories reflect Versace’s creative spirit. The Kleio handbag, adorned with wild rose embroidery and poppy motifs in beaded detailing, stands as a new icon. The Versace Tag line debuts in hobo and bowling silhouettes, crafted from tactile leather and printed canvas. The collection’s spontaneity extends to the use of objets d’art, with plexiglass perfume bottles and Medusa-adorned wine glasses repurposed as handbag locks, shoe heels, and jewellery pendants.
Versace’s Spring-Summer 2025 collection is a bold statement of joy, individuality, and the undeniable allure of the House’s timeless yet forward-thinking approach to fashion.
