Gianni Versace: Vanitas Decori-Ricami Volume secondo

This second volume of Vanitas explores the intricate craftsmanship behind Gianni Versace’s embroidery work, textile decoration, and haute couture embellishments. It features sketches, finished garments, jewelry, accessories, and theatrical costume designs, alongside photography by major fashion image-makers like Richard Avedon, Irving Penn, and Bruce Weber. The book emphasizes the artisanal techniques and hand-finished details that defined Versace’s opulent visual language in the late 1980s and early 1990s.