The document discusses Greek and Baroque influences in Versace designs. It notes that Greek fret motifs have been a major element used by Gianni Versace, tracing lines down torsos and waists. Baroque influences are seen in vintage Versace from the 1980s/90s, with excess ornamentation and gilt. References are provided on Versace publications and fashion websites.

1. VERSACE- GREEK &
BAROQUE
INFLUENCES
Charmi Patel - FD 5- Batch 1

2. Greek :Spring 2011
 The Greek "fret" or "key"
motif, first used by
Donatella Versace’s late
brother, Gianni, was a
major element in this
snappy, sculptured show.
 Like a frieze on a Delphic
temple, it traced a line
down the torso, on a slim
patent belt around the
waist, or in the flurry of
multicoloured fringing
which marked the sexy
little party-dresses, and
cutaway tops with slim
skirts.
 (Ref:
www.telegraph.co.uk
Monday 03 December
2012)

5. Baroque:
 Seen In :
 Vintage Versace 80’s & 90’s,
 Gianni Versace Couture,
 Versace Jeans Couture &
 Versace+H&M
 Vogue : “When you think back to the house of Versace in
the nineties, it is all too easy to piece those memories together
with the aid of safety pins (Elizabeth Hurley in the dress that
secured her the celebrity status that had previously eluded
her), gild them with baroque excess (enough golden,
scrolled ornamentation to make Versailles look low-key),
and reflect them off slippery, silvery surfaces (what celebrity
didn’t feel armored on the red carpet in all that chainmail?)”

13. Bibliography
 Versace by Nicole White
 Vanitas Design by Gianni Versace & others
 Versace Signature by Gianni Versace &
Omar Calabrese
 Vogue.uk
 Vogue.com
 Telegraph
 Style.com