The taking-stock nature of Gianni Versace’s Fall 1996 outing was perfectly in tune with the zeitgeist, reported Vogue. “Designers are thinking about the future,” the magazine argued, “but in terms of reaffirming and perfecting the classics. Luxury is the name of the game. This fall, fashion is not trying to change the world.” While Versace stuck with tried-and-true silhouettes here, he made news with audacious color experiments including dresses in sky blue topped with cherry red, and unexpected material mixes like lace trim applied to leather and rhinestone-studded mesh.
