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Versace Gets Green in Miami

Versace puts the planet first with the opening of their new store. With the highest level of sustainability in mind, the luxury fashion brand launched their new Versace Bal Harbour boutique in Miami and now plan to expand the initiative internationally. “There’s no bigger luxury than our future. The new Versace concept is a commitment towards Versace’s sustainable legacy,” […]

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Versace to Debut Pre-Fall in New York

Shot by Cyrill Matter and styled by Philipp Junker for our Summer 2018 issue. On December 2nd, Versace will be host its first Pre-Fall show as part of New York’s inaugural December fashion week. This is a first-of-its-kind for the label (which was recently bought by Michael Kors), but the show also holds special significance because it will […]

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Michael Kors Bought Versace for $2 Billion

Michael Kors, the American fashion giant responsible for those women’s handbags you see in fancy suburbs, has bought Versace, the opulent Italian label loved by rappers (see above). What this means is that while both brands will create their own lines, Kors has said that he wants to get more Versace products in stores while also expanding […]

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Donatella Enlists Versace Elite for Lip-Sync

Video: Versace. Donatella Versace rallies her army for a short film dedicated to Bruno Mars‘ monster hit, “Versace on the Floor.” The luxe visual—a celebratory project from a friendship dating back to 2012’s Met Gala—showcases the Italian fashion maven surrounded by the likes of Alpha Dia, Jurriaan Seppenwoolde, Leonard Mushiete, and Adrian Chabada, all dancing along to the slow-burner while decked out […]

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Zayn x Versus Versace Release Capsule Collection

Image: Zayn x Versus Versace. Zayn continues his close partnership alongside designer Donatella Versace with a new ZAYN X VERSUS capsule collection under the Versus Versace heading. Mixing athleticism and function, the dual men’s and women’s release molds together the rough-and-tumble image of the “Pillowtalk” crooner with the sleek and refined vision of the Italian house. Bomber jackets, […]

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MFW: Backstage Versace Spring/Summer 2018

Image: Alessandro Russo. Re-energizing Milan Fashion Week, Versace showcased its traditional selections with support from visual updates for Spring/Summer 2018. Leather trenches that elongated silhouettes sat against pinstripes that drew the eye, curating a complete look both boldly Italian and inventively fresh. Image: Alessandro Russo. Image: Alessandro Russo. Image: Alessandro Russo. Image: Alessandro Russo. Image: Alessandro Russo. Image: Alessandro […]

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Versus Versace Spring/Summer 2017 Campaign

Image: Versus Versace. Versus Versace descends into the revealing underbelly of pop-culture’s most hounded relationship with a new Zayn-starring Spring/Summer 2017 campaign. Shot by Gigi Hadid, the former One Direction member’s real life flame and model-of-the-moment, the images are an honest peek at the celebrity couple’s lifestyle, Hadid’s camera-front role substituted here by model Adwoa Aboah. […]

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Versace Jeans Spring/Summer 2017 Campaign

Image: Versace Jeans. Models Lexi Boling and Jordan Barrett bare all for Versace Jeans Spring/Summer 2017. Shot with the roiling tension known to the campaign’s photographers Luigi & Lango, the images create a hyper-real canvas brushed with royal, austere prints made famous by the Versace house—re-worked Italian pieces burning against the flesh. Image: Versace Jeans. Image: Versace Jeans. Image: Versace Jeans. […]

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Bruce Weber for Versace Spring/Summer 2017

Image: Versace. After proving their clout in ESSENTIAL HOMME December 2016/January 2017‘s Dylan Blue feature, Versace and photographer Bruce Weber get back into the arena with a new Spring/Summer 2017 campaign. Shot in the Kentucky countryside, the images are a far cry from the Greek-god-meets-powerlifting aesthetic of past collaborations, choosing instead to feature a subtle bond […]

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Versace Eyewear Autumn/Winter 2016 Campaign

Image: Versace. Versace continues to heat up the fashion world with a new Autumn/Winter 2016 campaign for the brand’s eyewear collection. Featuring Matty Carrington and Sophie Rask, the viral Versace goddess, the prints were shot by fashion photographer Giovanni Gastel and highlight wider grommet detailing and squarer frames than collections past – a declaration of summer […]

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Weekly Instagram Roundup: DSQUARED2, Versace, and More

This week’s complete social snapshot, distilled for your pleasure. From the hottest celebrity parties to the regretful morning-after shots, ESSENTIAL HOMME‘s Weekly Instagram Roundup brings all of the hottest designer, model, and trendsetting pics from the week directly to you. After all, no one has time to scroll through anything but the best. KENZO Famous […]

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Versace Releases Dylan Blue Fragrance

Image: Versace. Ever the envelope pusher, Italian super-brand Versace releases a new blend of aromatic triumph, Dylan Blue. Composed of fresh aquatic notes, the cooling fragrance is a mix of bergamot, grapefruit, papyrus, and the ever popular tonka bean – creating a scent that is both refreshingly sweet yet bitingly bitter. Bottled together in a […]