It all begins with a personal memory: the ballet costumes Gianni Versace created with Maurice Béjart. From there, Donatella builds a visual narrative where bodies don’t just dance—they fight. Oversized silhouettes, voluminous coats padded like duvets, and couture quilting become urban armor for modern heroines. In contrast, the house’s legendary metal mesh returns in sculptural form, shimmering like liquid armor.
Each look is an ode to duality: sensuality coexists with practicality, nostalgia fuses with provocation. Baroque prints, leopard patterns, and “Hall of Statues” motifs are more than mere decorations—they are symbols of a memory that refuses to fade. Color is never neutral. Red blazes, gold dazzles, emerald erupts. Every hue seems to scream: “I was there, I still am.”
The show’s setting—a Milanese tram depot—is minimalist, yet the vision is monumental. No frills, just presence. Completing the picture is a campaign by Mert & Marcus with the power of a visual testament: Claudia Schiffer, Kate Moss, Kristen McMenamy, Amber Valletta. Not just muses, but guardians of an era.
This is Donatella’s swan song. As of April 1st, she steps down as creative director, passing the torch to Dario Vitale, while remaining the brand’s Chief Ambassador. It marks the end of an era—but one that closes with pride, fire, and poise. The FW25 collection isn’t just a season—it’s a chapter of fashion history written with boldness, memory, and heart.
The Versace Fall/Winter 2025 collection is available in our boutiques and on michelefranzesemoda.com.
