Gianni Versace Couture 1993 Classic Black Wool Skirt Suit with Medusa Button Detail

Understated yet unmistakably regal, this Gianni Versace Couture black wool skirt suit from 1993 embodies the height of 1990s Italian power dressing. The sharply tailored silhouette, cut from rich structured wool, features a single-breasted blazer with notched lapels and a matching high-waisted pencil skirt—both exuding a polished sophistication synonymous with the era’s refined minimalism.

The blazer closes with a single front button and is adorned with subtle yet iconic tiny Medusa-head buttons—a refined nod to the house’s bold heritage. These same Medusa buttons trim the sleeves and waist, adding depth and signature luxury without overwhelming the clean lines. The suit’s quiet elegance and immaculate construction evoke the style codes of Princess Diana, who famously wore similar Versace tailoring throughout the early ’90s.

Timeless and impeccably made, this suit is a rare find from Gianni Versace’s couture line and still feels effortlessly relevant today.

Provenance

From the Gianni Versace Couture line, dating to 1993. Features couture-level construction, Medusa-embossed satin lining, and refined detailing typical of Gianni’s more tailored, regal designs in the early 1990s.

Measurements

Size: IT 40 (Best fits US 4)

Blazer:

• Shoulder to shoulder: 40 cm / 15.7 in
• Armpit to armpit: 46 cm / 18.1 in
• Waist: 38 cm / 15 in
• Length (back): 60 cm / 23.6 in
• Sleeve length (shoulder to cuff): 52 cm / 20.5 in

Skirt:

• Waist: 32 cm / 12.6 in
• Hips: 47 cm / 18.5 in
• Length: 52 cm / 20.5 in

All measurements taken flat.

Details

• Designer: Gianni Versace
• Collection: Likely Fall 1993
• Label: Gianni Versace Couture
• Color: Black
• Material: 100% Wool outer, fully lined in black satin with tonal Medusa jacquard
• Medusa-embossed black enamel buttons at front, sleeves, and skirt
• Made in Italy
• Excellent vintage condition – no flaws noted

Styling

A modern woman’s armor. Style with a silk blouse and classic pumps for a refined boardroom look or wear the blazer solo with jeans for an elevated take on off-duty chic. The skirt can also pair beautifully with a sheer top or corset for a modern, editorial twist.

Rarity & Value

True Gianni-era Couture tailoring is becoming increasingly difficult to source—especially in complete sets and excellent condition. A wearable collector’s piece with timeless elegance and quiet strength.