How to Buy Versace

Giannini Versace and his sister Donatella revolutionized couture with bright, splashy colors, catsuits and bustiers for women and stylish suits for men. After Giannini's death in 1997, Donatella took over the business and it's still flourishing. You're on your own when it comes to affording Versace duds, but here's how to buy Versace once you've got the bucks.

Instructions

1. Decide which Versace designs strike your fancy. Versace designs purses, shoes men's and women's clothing, accessories and perfume. Check the main Versace website for a list of retail locations to pursue designer duds in person. Doing a quick check of high-end clothing websites like Raffaello Network can help you buy older designs unavailable in stores. Many of them stock last season's Versace clothing and used Versace items.

2. View Versace blogs. Versace has lots of fans on the Internet, and you can see photos and read descriptions of clothes and accessories by fans, many of whom fantasize about buying the items and know as much about Versace as the people who own the designer clothing.

3. Visit luxury department stores. Bergdorf Goodman, Barneys, Saks Fifth Avenue and other retailers in the pricey part of town offer Versace boutiques in their stores. Buy Versace from boutiques in New York, Beverly Hills and many cities in Europe and Japan for specialized service.

4. Look at Versace home designs. Versace now sells furniture, pillows, candelabras and other home furnishings featuring the designer's rich colors and distinctive imprint. Buy from the Versace home collection at boutiques and stores that also sell Versace couture.

5. Check out Versace eyewear. The House of Versace also offers designer eyewear, and you can buy these frames if your optician sells designer frames.

Tips & Warnings

• Watch clips of European fashion shows for previews of the latest Versace collection.

Resources

• Buy Versace Designs Here
• Admire the Official Versace Website