Gianni Versace Spring/Summer 1998 Silk Mesh Sheath Dress

An exceptional Gianni Versace runway sample from the Spring/Summer 1998 collection, a pivotal season in the history of the house. Presented less than a year after the death of Gianni Versace, the collection marked Donatella Versace’s first full ready-to-wear collection as creative director, making SS98 an important turning point for Versace and the beginning of a new era.

This documented sample piece was worn on the Spring/Summer 1998 runway by Linda Evangelista, giving the dress significant runway provenance and making it an especially rare piece of Versace history.

The dress features a fine black-and-white micro-patterned silk body contrasted with sheer black mesh through the asymmetric neckline, shoulder, and upper bodice. Sculptural folded and draped detailing across the bust creates a deconstructed architectural effect, while the fitted midi-length sheath silhouette reflects the sleek minimalism of the late 1990s.

PRODUCT DETAILS

• Brand: Gianni Versace
• Collection: Spring/Summer 1998
• Designer: Donatella Versace
• Era: 1998
• Type: Runway sample
• Runway: Worn by Linda Evangelista
• Made in: Italy
• Size: IT 42
• Material: Silk; 100% silk lining
• Details: Asymmetric sheer mesh neckline, sculptural folded bodice, sleeveless silhouette, fitted sheath cut and concealed closure

• Measurements:
  Bust: 27.5”
  Waist: 26.75”
  Hips: 32.5”
  Length: 44”

• Condition: Excellent vintage condition with no visible signs of wear.

A museum-worthy archival Versace piece connecting one of fashion’s most recognizable supermodels with one of the most historically significant transitional collections in the house’s history.