F/W 1998 Gianni Versace by Donatella Prototype Backless Barbed Wire Dress handbag The piece fastens with an

The piece fastens with an exposed center-back zip closure

Constructed in black cotton twill

and small slits at the hem

Presenting the grand finale of Gianni Versace's Spring/Summer 1997 runway presentation

creating a sharply unbalanced neckline

F/W 1998 Gianni Versace by Donatella Prototype Backless Barbed Wire Dress handbag The piece fastens with anA 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.