London Hosts Major Exhibition Celebrating a Decade of Gianni Versace’s Iconic Fashion Legacy

A major exhibition titled Gianni Versace Retrospective is currently on display in London, celebrating a decade of the fashion icon's work and legacy. Opening on July 16, 2025, at Arches London Bridge, it is the largest Versace exhibition ever held in the UK, featuring over 450 original vintage pieces, including garments, accessories, personal sketches, rare footage, interviews, and photographs271112.

The exhibition covers 21 seasons of Versace’s work from spring-summer 1988 through autumn-winter 1997-98, highlighting the most influential years of his career until his untimely death in 1997279. The pieces showcase the breadth of Versace’s visionary style—from opulent baroque prints to his provocative bondage-inspired designs—and emphasize his impact on pop culture and fashion, including close ties with celebrities such as Princess Diana, Naomi Campbell, Kate Moss, Liz Hurley, Elton John, and George Michael2791112.

Notably, many of the items on display have never before been exhibited in the UK27. The retrospective is chronological and immersive, portraying Versace’s rise as a trailblazing designer whose daring aesthetic and craftsmanship revolutionized fashion. By spotlighting iconic outfits such as Liz Hurley’s safety pin dress and others worn by 90s supermodels and stars, the exhibition not only honors his legacy but also explores the continuing influence of his work on contemporary style and celebrity culture361112.

This exhibition is independent and does not have the official involvement of the Versace brand but offers an in-depth, fresh perspective on Gianni Versace’s career since he founded his label in Milan in 19789. The retrospective will run until March 2026 and is regarded as a must-see event for fashion enthusiasts and the general public alike712.