90s gianni versace black and white print silk top tan leather scarves like this were produced

scarves like this were produced in italy using fine printed silk and were designed to be worn around the neck

it wears like armor but feels surprisingly wearable

design: sweater-knit jumpsuit in a taupe heathered knit that reads as a wool or wool-silk blend

cut in a lightweight stretch synthetic with a trompe l’oeil crocodile skin print

designed to sit full and plush over the shoulders with dramatic tapering ends

90s gianni versace black and white print silk top tan leather scarves like this were produceda striking early 1990s gianni versace top in printed silk, made in italy. the black and white design layers dotted spheres, halftone gradients, zigzag banding, and concentric circle medallions into a bold, almost op art graphic. it has long sleeves, a boxy body, and a covered zip closure at the back neck. gianni versace founded his namesake house in milan in 1978 and built its early reputation on exactly this kind of confident, high contrast print