Rare Fall 1995 Gianni Versace Runway & Ad Campaign Black & White Check Shift Dress designer-leonard-paris From the 1987 collection "Secrets

From the 1987 collection "Secrets of the Nile" is this beautiful gown that is a combination of silk organza that has been hand painted

The dress closes with a back painted metal zipper

Skirt: 42" from waist to hem with 3

It is in incredible condition and appears to have never been worn or worn very little

The original slip buckle belt is present

Rare Fall 1995 Gianni Versace Runway & Ad Campaign Black & White Check Shift Dress designer-leonard-paris From the 1987 collection "SecretsIn the 1980s and 1990s Gianni Versace ruled the catwalks. He was the favourite of the Supermodels and they were featured predominately in his runway shows and his ad campaigns. Versace launched his label in 1978 and by 1989 he presented a couture collection. The days that Gianni headed the label were heady, glamourous ones and set the tone for the label as we know it today. He remained at the helm of the brand until his death by assassination in 1997.