At the heart of the collection, a boned corset foundation creates the iconic hourglass Versace silhouette.
Key pieces and signatures include:
- A black fitted Grain de Poudre “DV” pant suit. The go to uniform of the House’s Chief Creative Director, Donatella Versace.
- The perfectly cut black jersey dress with Medusa ‘95 medallion detailing on the straps, inspired by the Atelier Versace collection of Spring 1995.
- A sculpted bustier corset, worn with jeans or under tailoring. The new tank top.
- A butter soft black leather blazer.
- The clean lines and geometric pattern of the “Greca Goddess” mini bag.
“I will wear every piece in this collection and have worn similar for decades. These luxurious wardrobe essentials fit perfectly and showcase the beautiful and powerful simplicity of our silhouette. The multi-faceted and inspirational women we dress, talk about how Versace makes them feel: considered, confident and stunning. Just as an Icon should feel.” says Donatella Versace.
The collection launches in stores and on Versace.com on 3 April.
The image campaign focuses on icons of the extraordinary dressed for every day, portrayed by the actor Anne Hathaway and singer Chris Lee in portraits by the photographers Mert and Marcus.
“To me, the Versace Icons collection is timeless elegance with an edge. I’m so proud of these images which seem to represent Donatella’s vision of empowerment. What has left the biggest impression on me from this amazing experience is Donatella’s heart, generosity, and kindness. She and everyone in the Versace Family have been so incredibly welcoming and supportive of me, for which I am very grateful. What a thrill to be a Versace woman!” — Anne Hathaway 
“I feel honored to have been invited by Versace and Donatella to be a part of the Versace Icons campaign. Donatella affirms fashion’s diversity and inclusiveness by creating unique and diverse women’s clothing that challenges the traditional definitions of femininity in society. Through Versace Icons, we demonstrate that fashion is not about what women should wear, but rather about empowering women to choose what they want to wear at any given time.” — Chris Lee
