1980s Gianni Versace Bistre Brown Kidskin Leather Jacket MRS Couture

Beautiful, soft, buttery leather kidskin jacket by Versace. The jacket is hip length, with long, slim sleeves, and a high neckline. The beautiful jewel neckline has small, gathered pleats at the collar. The jacket features two triangular panels at the hips, adding streamlined form to this chic, minimalist jacket. Lined in brown, floral silk. Zipper front.

Gianni Versace began his career in fashion early, working in his mother’s dressmaking companyin Reggio. He moved to Milan in 1971, and in 1972 Versace designed his first collections for Genny (incubator of such talents as Christian Lacroix, Guy Paulin, and Giorgio Armani), Callaghan, and Complics. Versace struck out on his own in 1978, launching “Gianni Versace Donna.” In 1989 he opened “Versace Atelier,” a couture label. In 1989 he and his sister created “Versus,” a ready – to – wear diffusion line for younger clients. Versace created slender, sensual designs in bright and bold colors meant to shine a spotlight on the wearer.

Clients include: Princess Diana, Elizabeth Hurley, Elton John, Michael Jackson, and Princess Caroline of Monaco.