F/W 1998 Gianni Versace by Donatella Prototype Backless Barbed Wire Dress stylist This versatile dress can be

This versatile dress can be worn with or without the removable elasticized straps

sleeveless silhouette with an asymmetric scoop neckline

captured by Steven Meisel and modeled by Gisele Bündchen

and contrast topstitching

modeled by Diana Gärtner

F/W 1998 Gianni Versace by Donatella Prototype Backless Barbed Wire Dress stylist This versatile dress can beA prototype from the Gianni Versace Fall Winter 1998 collection by Donatella Versace, a version of this design debuted on the runway. This fitted, mid length dress is cut from a tan satin base layered beneath a black mesh overlay, featuring a deep plunging halter neckline and a backless design. Draped paneling with bead embellishment falls along the side. The dress is finished with at a slit in the mesh trimmed in barbed wire inspired beadwork.