Versace


Jennifer Lopez Wearing Versace's Jungle Dress Was Marketing Gold
The Italian luxury label resurrected the iconic 'jungle' dress worn by Jennifer Lopez two decades ago in a show that did double duty as a promo for Google products.

In Milan, Less Trumps More
From Prada to Gucci, reductionism, simplicity and focus are back in fashion.

Mulling the Great Then and Now at Versace
Donatella’s jungle print was the gift that kept on giving on Friday night, all the way to the fabulous finale.

Escaping the Wrath of China’s Netizens
With brands seemingly unable to avoid outrage in the face of rising nationalism in the world’s largest luxury market, hiring chief diversity officers may not be enough.

China’s Online Army Shows Foreign Brands Who’s in Charge
Global luxury brands are at risk of losing Chinese consumers, who account for at least a third of current luxury sales and two-thirds of the industry’s growth.

Versace, Coach and Givenchy Have Angered China's Netizens. Who's Next?
Brands have issued apologies and lost celebrity ambassadors like supermodel Liu Wen after products were discovered listing Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan as separate countries, angering nationalist Chinese consumers amidst political unrest in Hong Kong and a trade war with the US.

Versace Loses Chinese Brand Ambassador Amid T-Shirt Controversy
Actress Yang Mi said she’ll stop all work with the luxury brand after a controversy erupted online over a T-shirt design that listed Hong Kong and Macau as countries.

Will Cavalli Be Able to Pull Off a Versace?
With a deal to buy the beleaguered Italian house imminent, it's unclear whether Roberto Cavalli can deliver a return in a rapidly changing fashion market.

What Does Italian Fashion Mean, Anyway?
At the Milan men's shows, many designers struggled to create clothes that spoke for themselves.

Sensational Tension at Versace
Masculine stereotypes were well and truly challenged on Donatella’s catwalk by a killer combination of rococo decoration and hormonal teen rave culture. But even her challenge was overtaken by the speed of life.