Versace's silk road dreams: Our top 5 picks of the most flamboyant shirts from the fashion house's collection
Versace is a world-renowned symbol of glamour and finding a fashion house that matches its caliber and global identity may prove to be difficult. Born out of Gianni Versace's profound vision to contribute to the reshaping of modern fashion, Versace established itself in the public domain with novel, groundbreaking and exotic clothing headlining its collections from the very start.
The brand has deep-rooted affiliations with a celebrity clientele that has turned-heads adorned in head-to-toe Versace, which is acutely the reason for its ever-growing fan base. The menswear collection, in particular, is a strong embodiment of the Versace ethos and everything it stands for. The collection is distinctive for its gorgeous, pattern silk shirts underlining a strikingly classy silhouette and a variety of vivid prints.
The Versace silk shirt, championed by those like Bruno Mars, Drake, P Diddy, the Carters and more, is among the fashion house's classic and quintessential pieces, worthy of an investment. The Spring-Summer 2020 collection of men's silk shirts feature the Le Pop Classique prints in all its vibrant glory. It is the resurrection of the brand's most recognizable elements, unraveling in shades of saturated color. What's more is that these designs challenge the universal idea of masculinity - with its maximalist styles in statement-making bright colors, daring and whimsical patterns, and creativity redefining the usual stereotype surrounding the masculine character.
The Versace silk shirts are crafted to suit the ideal man and enhance elegance and personality. The various designs feature crisp formal button-downs in smooth silk, characterized by bold prints coupled with heritage embellishments, as the brand is known to enmesh its cultural roots in its clothing. Here are our five favorite flamboyant silk shirts from the Spring-Summer 2020 collection that would be a luxe addition to your wardrobe.
Palm Springs Print Silk Twill Shirt
This shirt is crafted from silk twill, with bold prints featuring a heritage Palm Springs motif, remodeled from the Spring-Summer 2002 runway collection.
Caravaggio Print Silk Shirt
This Caravaggio print features a hand-painted motif of the Roman god, Bacchus (Greek equivalent: Dionysus) from artist and long-time friend of the fashion house, Andy Dixon. Dixon's work has been reinvented into seasonal patterns and fabrications, enhanced by saturated colors.
Le Pop Classique Print Silk Twill Shirt
Another archival treasure, this shirt sports the heritage Le Pop Classique motif with Barocco florals, which first debuted in the house's 1996 collection.
Barocco Western Print Silk Twill Shirt
Another eye-catching silk shirt in the collection, this shirt features the Barocco Western print analogous to masculinity and explores the cowboy paradigm.
Le Pop Classique Print Silk Twill Shirt
An archival revival that features the heritage Le Pop Classique motif, this silk shirt's design is dominated by Barocco florals that debuted in the 1996 collection.
