Versace Spring Summer 26: A New Era Under the Direction of Dario Vitale

The fashion world witnessed one of the most anticipated moments of the season in Milan – the debut of new creative director Dario Vitale for the house of Versace. The Spring/Summer 2026 collection is not just about clothes, but about the attitude and unbridled energy that defines modern Italian elegance.

🌪️ Return to the archives with a modern “flavor”

Vitale delved deep into Gianni Versace’s archives from the late 1980s. The result is a collection that critics describe as “a fever dream of the ’80s.” What can we expect?

• Bold contrasts: Sparkly pants combined with vintage bomber jackets.
• Material freedom: Luxurious leather mixes with denim, silk and knitwear.
• Iconic codes: Greek key patterns (La Greca) and Medusa motifs return in a more subtle, almost deconstructed form.

👗 Main trends of the season

The SS26 collection moves away from traditional evening gowns and brings fashion that is “more real” and wearable, for example, to the club, not just on the red carpet.

• Lingerie Liberation: Miniature embroidered bras worn as tops are one of the key elements.
• Bold colors: Shades like chartreuse (yellow-green) and candy tones dominate, complementing classic black and brown.
• Raw Sensuality: Exposed seams, visible logos on underwear, and unexpected material combinations give the collection a rebellious raw touch.

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The campaign, titled “An Embodied Community,” emphasizes that Versace fashion is about community and free expression of self without apology. Vitale brings a new, slightly softer, yet still incredibly sexy vision to Versace that perfectly blends the brand’s heritage with the needs of today.