Gianni Versace Spring 1992 Leggings

These yellow and black animal-print leggings from Versace’s Spring 1992 collection represent a pivotal moment in Gianni Versace’s career - the season in which he crystallised many of the house’s defining codes. For this collection, Versace set himself the challenge of filtering 18th-century romanticism through a baroque lens, taking inspiration from Jean-Honoré Fragonard’s The Swing (famously echoed in the show’s opening tableau with Milla Jovovich). These leggings exemplify that ethos, combining the brand’s now-iconic baroque swirls with bold leopard print - a motif that became synonymous with Versace’s unapologetic maximalism. They are tailored to a flattering extreme high-waist fit and have a smooth slippery handle - a perfect imitation of the reptile itself.

Though the collection also featured grand eveningwear and elaborate beaded pieces, it was in looks like this - simple, body-conscious, and electrifyingly patterned - that Versace’s modern vision of female confidence came to life. As the designer told Vogue, “Fashion is no longer about night and day. It’s about how you feel, what you are, and how you express yourself. Today women have the confidence to mix extreme opposites.”

• Gianni Versace Spring 1992 • Stretch fabric • Reptile print • High-waist • Elasticated waistband • Made in Italy

Fabric: 80% Nylon, 20% Spandex
Size on Label: Italian 44, UK 12, US 8
Stretch: Yes
Care: Dry clean only
Condition: Excellent

Length: 107 cm (42 inch)
Waist (unstretched): 61 cm (24 inch)
Waist (stretched): 86.5 cm (34 inch)
Hips: 84 cm (33 inch)