F/W 1996 Gianni Versace Couture Rhinstone Medusa Brown Silk Satin Mini Skirt top handle bag with a touch of Gwyneth

with a touch of Gwyneth Paltrow

An identical clear version were also included in an image for the May 1979 Issue of Vogue Paris

The pants appeared on the runway and in the season's ad campaign

From the Gianni Versace archive under Donatella’s direction

A longer version debuted on the runway and was featured in the season's ad campaign

F/W 1996 Gianni Versace Couture Rhinstone Medusa Brown Silk Satin Mini Skirt top handle bag with a touch of GwynethIntroducing a fabulous brown satin Gianni Versace short skirt, designed by Gianni Versace for the Fall Winter 1996 collection. This chic silk skirt, crafted entirely from brown satin, showcases two large flap pockets at the front embellished with Versace Medusa relief rhinestone buttons.