Versace is decked with full bloom roses this Fall collection.

Fall is in full bloom at the house of Versace

VERSACE’S DIRECTION FOR fall can be summed up in the following keywords; romantic, uniform and roses. Donatella Versace plays on the theme of heritage throughout the collection sticking to the DNA cultivated by the House whilst expanding the Versace universe. Intrigued by the notion of building a wardrobe as a uniform, the lookbook is fueled by classic straight and sharp suiting with a touch of contrast in the form of leather biker jackets and cheeky leopard spotted prints. Embodying a uniform of bold colours and statement patterns, the abundance of roses are the central theme that blooms throughout the collection. Traditionally a symbol of purity and romance, it is doused in acid neon palettes and tie-dye effects for a distorted illusion of nuance. The vibrant bouquets are also woven into heritagecheck fabrics, enriching tailoring as well as streetwear silhouettes. More sartorial fabrics and prints include the Prince of Wales checks, herringbone-patterned tweed, box-checks, and a new twist to the iconic Barocco print featuring gold-tone and grey outlined acanthus leaves. A definite yet downplayed standout would be the timeless pinstripe suits with a woven arrangement of miniscule Gianni Versace signatures vertically flowing with the stripes as if truly signed under the dotted line in the two-piece ensembles. The lookbook sets an overall confident and bold front softened by sensual romantic notes.