Versace’s latest menswear collection for Spring/Summer 2017 (SS2017) highlighting the style of lightweight, layered, fluid and functional for the way men live their lives today.
“I love change. I want to push Versace forwards, and capture the spirit of individuality and creativity in the men that I love.” Donatella Versace
Summer coats brought a new ease, from ultra-light long parkas of near transparent nylon, or an open weave flowing trench. The Versace silk shirt was reborn as a zip-up blouson, with iconic prints over-dyed to create a deep and intense color palette for summer.
Tailoring was about functionality, whether it was the unstructured jersey suit jacket that kept its shape, or the tailored pants with elasticated waist and cuff. Leather blazers had a defiant attitude, while leather bikers and coats had been slashed, then embellished with small studs.
Silk knitwear was light and often tied round the waist, like the fine-knit sweater with a back of cupro, or a fine knit polo shirt. Tie prints appeared on long silk shirts, or a silk pyjama set, while the print also appeared on elegant single-breasted tailoring.
The new Versace Active athletic performance wear underpins the collection, with technical cycling shorts and running leggings adding modern reality. Versace technical sneakers are super lightweight, while hiking sandals have webbing straps woven with the Greek key, worn with Versace socks.
Versace’s Empire bag is worn across the body, carried as a large weekender, or transformed into a backpack. A new watch, the sporty V-Race Diver, has the attitude of the global traveller.
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