Versace Fall 2025: Power Dressing with a New Edge
In the dimly lit tram depot, where the Versace Fall 2025 collection unfolded, the air was thick with anticipation—and not just because of the swirling rumors of a potential sale. The show felt like a defining moment, a statement of power from Donatella Versace, a reminder that the house remains, first and foremost, hers.
The music selection set the tone: the unmistakable intro of Eminem’s My Name Is—brash, rebellious—blended into a Versace mix, signaling that this wasn’t just another runway; this was a declaration.
And what a declaration it was. Versace has long been synonymous with overt sensuality, but tonight, power took a different shape. The collection was deeply masculine in its structure—strong-shouldered outerwear, boxy tailoring, oversized coats—yet still held onto the brand’s signature glamour in its details. There was a quiet confidence to the way suiting dominated the lineup, proving that sex appeal doesn’t have to scream to be effective.
Look 17 set the mood: a commanding black coat with sharp tailoring, lined in gilded baroque print, layered over relaxed denim. Look 39’s oversized olive trench exuded quiet power, while Look 56—a frayed tweed sweater and micro skirt—introduced texture and dimension, an interplay of toughness and opulence. Then, there was Look 59: a molten gold dress, its threads unraveling just so, resurrected from Donatella’s own Fall 1998 couture archives. It was a fitting, full-circle moment—a nod to the past, yet unmistakably present.
Look 17
Look 39
Look 56
Look 59
The energy of the show mirrored my own styling for the night: entirely menswear, with a sky-high jeweled platform heel to balance the masculine with the feminine. A dark, dramatic eye sealed the look—a subtle nod to the collection’s mood, where confidence took center stage.
For those asking about my look, here’s the breakdown:
Barocco Jacquard Silk Blend Shirt – Versace
Structured Black Blazer – Farfetch
Crystal Gianni Ribbon Sandals (140 mm) – Versace
Black Silk Tie - Farfetch
Micro Bon Bon Black Crystal Mesh Mini Bag – Jimmy Choo
As Donatella herself wrote, “I love clothes to empower, to give strength and confidence.” And tonight, Versace was all power—its past, present, and future colliding in one defiant, unforgettable statement.