TATLER FOCUS This is some serious arm candy you would want to be seen with.

Bold. Ostentatious. Daring. These are all words one would associate with the Versace woman. The Italian dynasty may be known for the iconic prints and daring vision of opulent glamour in their clothes, but eye-catching bags deserve a special mention too.

As a tribute to Donatella’s late brother Gianni Versace, the spring/summer 2018 collection paid homage to his legacy by celebrating the inspirations and creations he had made by digging deep into the archives and re-releasing some of his most iconic pieces, including the bags he created in the ‘90s.

Here are three bags from the house that we strongly feel every woman should definitely know about (and not to mention, own!).

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Above The Palazzo Empire

1. The Everyday Bag

Perfect for the working woman, this top handle bag is one of the tribute collection’s more classic pieces and is perfect for any female on the go. With its supple calf leather and its boxy shape, the Palazzo Empire blends both luxury with practicality, and pairs perfectly with any wardrobe, no matter your style.

This timeless piece is great for everyday use and with its structure and shape, it is a great bag for the office and business brunches. For casual weekends? Just throw on the extra strap that allows the tote to be carried in a multitude of ways, allowing you to be both hands-free and stylish while running your errands.

Fans of Versace’s louder designs, don’t be fooled by the classic piece. The bag still retains its quintessential Versace DNA with the signature Medusa hardware, giving it an edge over a plain leather bag. And if that’s not enough, the Palazzo Empire comes in a multitude of sizes and colours/exotic skins with a special Baroque print and embroidery that matches the runway collection.

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Above The Tribute

2. The Statement Maker 

Just like its name suggests, the Tribute was created as an ode to Gianni Versace and his legendary designs. Crafted with supple calf leather in the style of a classic bowling bag and heavily embellished with plated gold-alloy Medusa medallions, this bag is the epitome of what Versace represents—being bold and in your face, with an emphasis on glitz and glamour.

With nods to bondage and Versace’s rock and roll attitude, this bag, which is meant for those brave enough to push fashion boundaries, is for true fans of the brand. The special Tribute pieces available now are a recreation of the original bag, intended to be a timeless piece for a modern generation, allowing a brand-new audience the opportunity to enjoy Gianni’s work.

(Related: Donatella Versace To Release A Book On The Luxury Fashion House)

 

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Above The Icon

3. The Fashion Forward Piece 

Featuring a gold chain crafted with the Greek Key motif in gold alloy—a shoulder chain originally designed by Gianni Versace at the beginning of the ‘90s—the Icon is another Versace bag befitting of its name. With supple leather on the exterior and interior, this is the ultimate luxury must-have bag for trend-setters. This one-of-a-kind creation is available in a few different shapes, from a top handle bag with a flap-over closure with round Medusa medallion lock closures, to a handbag version, allowing customers to be spoilt for choice.

Available in medium and small sizes, it comes in several colour combinations as well as special editions like exotic skin or gold embroidery that will have any fashionista clamouring for a piece. Fans of fashion history will be pleasantly surprised to find a little piece of trivia on the Icon with the original year of creation embossed in an inside label of every bag.

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To find out more about the collection click here.

The Versace Tribute collection is available at Versace, B1-31, The Shoppes At Marina Bay Sands, 2 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018972 and Versace, 01-08/09, Paragon, 290 Orchard Road, Singapore 238859
 

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