90s gianni versace black and white print silk top

a striking early 1990s gianni versace top in printed silk, made in italy. the black and white design layers dotted spheres, halftone gradients, zigzag banding, and concentric circle medallions into a bold, almost op art graphic. it has long sleeves, a boxy body, and a covered zip closure at the back neck. gianni versace founded his namesake house in milan in 1978 and built its early reputation on exactly this kind of confident, high contrast print work, where the pattern carries the whole garment. the graphic monochrome prints of his late 1980s and early 1990s collections are among the most recognizable of the era, and this piece sits squarely in that vocabulary.

please note: light yellowing at the underarms from age. the silk is otherwise clean and sound.

details

• era: 1990s
• designer: gianni versace
• origin: italy
• design: long-sleeve pullover top in printed silk with a covered zip closure at the back neck, boxy body, and set-in sleeves. all-over black and white print of dotted spheres, halftone dot gradients, zigzag bands, and concentric circle medallions. machine sewn with finished interior seams. materials and percentages: 100% silk (silk crepe).
• condition: very good: light yellowing at the underarms from age. the silk is intact and sound with no holes, runs, or open seams. otherwise clean and fully wearable.
• size & fit: tagged size it 44. best modern fit estimate is women's us 8 to 10, worn relaxed and boxy. the cut is straight through the body with an easy drape; go by the flat measurements for fit.
• flat measurements: bust 22 in flat, waist 21 in flat, shoulder 18.5 in, sleeve 23 in, length 24.5 in