Donatella Versace's first co-ed runway show was full of loud prints, metal mesh, and party-ready eveningwear

Versace is all about unapologetic maximalism, and this season at Milan Fashion Week,&nbsp;the house took its roots into a&nbsp;bold new era. After guests entered the space at Piazza Lina Bo Bardi to find themselves staring at a massive fashion fun house mirror, Donatella Versace&#39;s first co-ed line&nbsp;hypnotised the crowd&nbsp;with flashy prints,&nbsp;leather, ultra-mini dresses, and a healthy dose of sparkle.&nbsp;

A season after breaking the internet&nbsp;by having <a href="https://www.lofficielsingapore.com/fashion/jlo-versace-ad-ss20">Jennifer Lopez</a> reprise her iconic Grammys <a href="https://www.lofficielsingapore.com/fashion/jungle-fever-get-like-jlo-with-versace">jungle</a> dress, Versace Fall 2020 went a bit more subdued (for Versace, that is). While there was no showstopping celebrity moment this time around, there were plenty of supermodels, as well as mesmerising teasers that featured a&nbsp;distorted,&nbsp;zebra-patterned statue of the <a href="https://www.lofficielsingapore.com/fashion/versace-s-virtus-is-the-must-have-it-bag-this-fall">Virtus</a> V, which had an optical illusion effect and&nbsp;foreshadowed&nbsp;the plethora of animal prints&nbsp;across the collection.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Once the show started, the mirror switched to mesmerising animations, with Donatella Versace herself being the star of it all. She opted to start the show by projecting various images of her face onto the screen as a series of platinum blonde models entered in&nbsp;monochromatic black outfits, creating an otherworldly effect of uniformity.

But anyone familiar with Versace&nbsp;knew things would not stay so monochrome for long:&nbsp;the eclectic collection transitioned&nbsp;to showcase a series of preppy&nbsp;looks, athleisure, a limitless supply of anoraks, metal mesh, and little black dresses, all embodying the house&#39;s signature maximalism. It&#39;s also clear that mini bags are not going anywhere next season, as the collection showcased a series of tiny <a href="https://www.lofficielsingapore.com/fashion/versace-s-virtus-is-the-must-have-it-bag-this-fall">Virtus</a> bags, often coupled with a larger version because, as fun as these are, sometimes you need to carry around more than just an <a href="https://www.lofficielsingapore.com/fashion/designer-airpods-cases-are-the-most-stylish-gift-to-give-this-holiday-season">AirPod or two</a>.&nbsp;

The supermodel-studded cast included runway favourites like&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lofficielsingapore.com/jewellery/interview-with-kaia-gerber-model-omega-ambassador-and-daughter-of-cindy-crawford">Kaia Gerber</a>, <a href="https://www.lofficielsingapore.com/fashion/kendall-jenner-shares-what-gets-her-through-fashion-month">Kendall Jenner</a>, the Hadid sisters, <a href="https://www.lofficielsingapore.com/Culture/irina-gets-intimate-irina-shayk-on-modelling-self-care-and-her-dream-job">Irina Shayk</a>, and more. <a href="https://www.lofficielsingapore.com/fashion/bella-hadid-best-red-carpet-looks">Bella Hadid</a>&#39;s party-ready dress&nbsp;made a statement with its ultra-mini length and shimmering green stripes, while Gerber&#39;s inner lioness shone in an oversized animal-print coat, major&nbsp;sunglasses,&nbsp;and a slip dress with disfigured V designs that&nbsp;referenced more-is-more glamour from the &#39;70s and &#39;80s.

Nostalgia from a range of decades was evident in the&nbsp;collection, but together with the optical illusions, the maximalist show created an altogether new era of style. It was a bold first foray into co-ed collections for the house, and while we may not have a clear picture of exactly what 2020s fashion will be just yet, unapologetic personality is clearly key.

See all the looks below:&nbsp;

Versace Fall 2020 Was A Supermodel-Studded Optical Illusion

Tags

Related Articles

Fashion

By Virtus Of: Versace's Virtus Is A Celebrity Darling

Fashion

J.Lo Stuns In Versace’s Latest Spring 2020 Ad Campaign

Living

Young, Wild, And Free: Versace Children's Spring/Summer 2020

Recommended posts for you

Fashion

BLACKPINK's Jennie's Best Airport Fashion Moments So Far

Fashion

The Dior Caro Backpack: A Modern Icon in the Making

Fashion

Cover Story: Baifern is Going Full Speed in Life

Fashion

Ariana Grande Takes You to A Glamorous Holiday Party with Swarovski

Fashion

Cover Story: Enter the Enchanted Woods with Actress, Kim Min-ha

Fashion

All The Highlights from the CFDA Fashion Awards 2024

Fashion

Seek Ultra-Chic, Trendy Inspiration From Pop Culture For Your 2024 Halloween Costume

Culture

10 Best Popular K-Drama Filming Locations To Visit in South Korea