Gianni Versace Couture 1994 Gold Metal Oroton Toga Mini Dress

Gianni Versace

Gianni Versace Couture 1994 Gold Metal Oroton Toga Mini Dress

Name: Gianni Versace Couture 1994 Gold Metal Oroton Toga Mini Dress
Brand: Gianni Versace
Price: 18000.00 USD
Availability: InStock

$18,000.00

Condition: EXCELLENT

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Condition Report

In excellent condition with no serious flaws, except few tiny metal pieces missing.

FAIR

GOOD

VERY GOOD

EXCELLENT

PRISTINE

Condition Details

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Excellent Items are in superb condition and have been rarely worn. Read more Less

Items exhibit minimal wear and maintain an excellent overall appearance. Any minor signs of handling are subtle and not noticeable at first glance.

Very good Items show light signs of wear. Read more Less

Items display visible yet light signs of wear consistent with prior use. Any imperfections are primarily cosmetic and do not affect functionality.

Good Items show moderate wear and visible flaws from previous use. Read more Less

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This extraordinary Gianni Versace Couture dress from 1994 is a dazzling showcase of the house’s iconic innovation, crafted entirely from gold metal mesh Oroton. Designed in a toga-inspired silhouette, the dress embodies the duality of strength and sensuality—Versace's vision of a modern-day goddess wrapped in liquid armor. The patented Oroton material, developed by Versace, captures the reflective qualities of medieval chainmail while draping with the softness and elegance reminiscent of Madame Grès. Featuring a cinched waist, fluid movement, and flawless construction, this is a rare collector’s piece of immense historical and aesthetic value. A similar design is held in the permanent collection of the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, affirming its cultural and sartorial significance.

Credit:

Gianni Versace 1994 runway

Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Costume Institute collection

Doug Ordway – “Golden Girls” (1994)

Size

The dress has no size label and will fit a variety of sizes due to the cut. Please use measurements as a guide: bust 50", waist 40", length 35".

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