{"product_id":"gianni-versace-spring-summer-1998-silk-mesh-sheath-dress","title":"Gianni Versace Spring\/Summer 1998 Silk Mesh Sheath Dress","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exceptional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGianni Versace runway sample from the Spring\/Summer 1998 collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a pivotal season in the history of the house. Presented less than a year after the death of Gianni Versace, the collection marked \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDonatella Versace’s first full ready-to-wear collection as creative director\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making SS98 an important turning point for Versace and the beginning of a new era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis documented \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esample piece was worn on the Spring\/Summer 1998 runway by Linda Evangelista\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, giving the dress significant runway provenance and making it an especially rare piece of Versace history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRODUCT DETAILS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e: Gianni Versace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spring\/Summer 1998\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesigner\u003c\/strong\u003e: Donatella Versace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1998\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e: Runway sample\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRunway\u003c\/strong\u003e: Worn by Linda Evangelista\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in: Italy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e: IT 42\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Silk; 100% silk lining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e: Asymmetric sheer mesh neckline, sculptural folded bodice, sleeveless silhouette, fitted sheath cut and concealed closure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBust: 27.5”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWaist: 26.75”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHips: 32.5”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength: 44”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Excellent vintage condition with no visible signs of wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Edited Archive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51066083574007,"sku":null,"price":2100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0922\/3274\/5207\/files\/IMG-7681.png?v=1787685001","url":"https:\/\/editedarchive.com\/products\/gianni-versace-spring-summer-1998-silk-mesh-sheath-dress","provider":"Edited Archive","version":"1.0","type":"link"}