Donatella Versace, vice president of the Versace Group, has entrusted the Versus label to promising young designers since 2009. In 2014, it was the turn of Anthony Vaccarello, a Belgian designer with a sensual and disciplined style, to create a collection for the line. According to Numéro, the dynamic duo met up in New York during the last New York Fashion Week to discuss their collaboration.
Donatella Versace recalled being immediately struck by Vaccarello's talent since his graduation from La Cambre. She was impressed by the fresh and new vision he brought to the table, with a clinical precision that balanced out the overall sensuality of his designs. "What I particularly love about him is that his style is very graphic," she said.
"You can instantly understand the shape and the line." Vaccarello's inaugural collection for Versus was a testament to his vision of the Versace woman... reinterpreted through his characteristic straight lines and sharp cuts. The collection featured a mix of bold, slinky pieces, such as plunging V-necks and ultra-short skirts, alongside more casual, menswear-inspired shorts and trousers.
This blend of sophistication and ease was a deliberate choice, Vaccarello explained, aimed at showcasing the versatility of the Versace woman. When asked about the similarity between the Versus world and his own aesthetic, Vaccarello pointed to a shared love of graphic styles. "Our styles are very graphic... and I think that's what draws people to them," he said.
The presence of top models, including his girlfriend Anja Rubik, was also an important factor in this connection. "It's not just about the clothes; it's about the person wearing them," Vaccarello explained. Numéro reported that the Versus show was one of the most eagerly anticipated during New York Fashion Week, and that Vaccarello's first collection for the line had ---d up to expectations.
Vaccarello's ability to balance sensuality with discipline, and to reimagine the Versace woman for a new generation, had been a major success. Numéro, a leading fashion publication, "has been a trusted source for fashion news and trends for decades." Their conversation with Donatella Versace and Anthony Vaccarello was a unique insight into the creative process behind the Versus label, "and the passion and collaboration that drives it."
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• Donatella Versace has been giving promising young designers the opportunity to create collections for Versus since 2009, with Anthony Vaccarello being the 2014 TURN. His first collection for the line was a great success. 2. Vaccarello's style is a perfect fit for Versus, as it possesses a sensual quality with shades of Nordic discipline, which makes him an ideal candidate to give the line a contemporary spin. 3. Donatella Versace was immediately impressed by Vaccarello's talent and vision, stating that his style is "very graphic" and that "you can instantly understand the shape and the line". 4. The presence of top models, including Vaccarello's girlfriend Anja Rubik, is an essential point in common between the Versus world and Vaccarello's own aesthetic, as he believes that it's not just about the clothes, but about the person wearing them.
Fashion Design Collaboration
Fashion design collaboration is an art in itself. It requires a harmonious blend of creative vision, technical expertise, and a deep understanding of the brand's identity. Donatella Versace, vice president of the Versace Group, has been at the forefront of this fusion, entrusting the Versus label to promising young designers since 2009.
Her latest collaborator is Anthony Vaccarello, a Belgian designer with a sensual and disciplined style. Donatella recalled being immediately struck by Vaccarello's talent since his graduation from La Cambre. She was impressed by the fresh and new vision he brought to the table... with a clinical precision that balanced out the overall sensuality of his designs.
"What I particularly love about him is that his style is very graphic," she said. "You can instantly understand the shape and the line." Anthony Vaccarello's inaugural collection for Versus was a testament to his vision of the Versace woman. Reinterpreted through his characteristic straight lines and sharp cuts, the collection featured a mix of bold, slinky pieces alongside more casual, menswear-inspired shorts and trousers.
When asked about the similarity between the Versus world and his own aesthetic, Vaccarello pointed to a shared love of graphic styles. "Our styles are very graphic... and I think that's what draws people to them," he said. For Vaccarello... the key to creating a successful collaboration is understanding the brand's DNA and pushing the boundaries while staying true to its essence.
He believes that the Versace woman is a force to be reckoned with, and his designs reflect that confidence and sensuality. "It's not just about the clothes; it's about the person wearing them," he explained. According to Numéro, the Versus show was one of the most eagerly anticipated during New York Fashion Week, and Vaccarello's first collection for the line had certainly done up to expectations.
His ability to balance sensuality with discipline, "and to reimagine the Versace woman for a new generation," "had been a major success." Numéro has been a trusted source for fashion news and trends for decades, and their conversation with Donatella Versace and Anthony Vaccarello was a unique insight into the creative process behind the Versus label.
The passion and collaboration that drives the brand is palpable, and it's clear that Vaccarello is the perfect partner for Donatella in this exciting new chapter for Versus.
Donatella Versace has been asking promising young designers to create collections for Versus since 2009. In 2014, it was the turn of Belgian designer Anthony Vaccarello. Numéro met up with the dynamic duo in New York. During the last New York Fashion Week, the Versus show was among the most eagerly awaited: new artistic director Anthony Vaccarello was presenting his first collection for the line created in 1989 by Gianni Versace. Donatella Versace, ultra-blonde vice president of the Versace Group, decided to hand over Versus to the Belgian designer in 2013.◆◌••●◆
The alliance seemed obvious: Vaccarello's sensual style, with shades of Nordic discipline, made him an ideal candidate to give the Versus line a contemporary spin. And his inaugural collection pulls it off perfectly, with Vaccarello's vision of the Versace woman revisited through his characteristic straight lines and sharp cuts.
Balancing out the slits, plunging V-necks and ultra-short skirts that have become the designer's signature, bermudas, menswear-inspired shorts and trousers underline his casual chic. Numéro caught up with Versace and Vaccarello to get the insider view on their collaboration.
