Our Own Grecian Coffee House
Versace started with Gianni Versace in 1978. The brand aspired to create bold and opulent designs and fused art, history and fashion. It often incorporated classical and baroque elements into the designs. Some of the most iconic designs by Versace include the Bondage dress and Safety Pin dress.
In 1911, a famous Parisian fashion designer Paul Poiret organised an Oriental-inspired party named “The One Thousand and Second Night” —- “Your footsteps were muffled by the rugs, but you could hear the rustle of silk and satin costumes… suddenly a miniature firework flared from display from behind a bush, then another and another. It was like fairyland.”…
