Versace Spring 2004 Swimsuit

This documented Versace swimsuit in shimmering bronze stretch-lamé walked the runway as Look 36 for the fashion house's Spring 2004 show at Milan Fashion Week. It has a highly flattering ruched body that sucks in the stomach and a sexy low-cut bust. It fastens at the back of the neck with a gold-tone clasp embossed with the brand's iconic Medusa logo. With Beyonce and Mariah Carey lined up in the front row, as the Vogue review stated, “This looked like a collection aimed directly at divas.” Please note: The fabric is a lot darker and more bronze than it appears on the catwalk.

• Versace Spring 2004 Look 36 • Stretch-lamé swimsuit • Gold/bronze metallic on black • Gold-tone Medusa logo clasp • Lined • Ruched body • Made in Italy

Fabric: 80% Nylon, 20% Elastane
Size on Label: Italian 40, UK 8, US 4
Stretch: Yes
Care: Machine washable at 30°C
Condition: Good - some fading to the lamé (the colour is different to that of the catwalk)

Waist (laid flat, not stretched): 54 cm (22 inch)
Hip (laid flat, not stretched): 77 cm (30 inch)
Length (shoulder to crotch, not stretched): 69 cm (27 inch)
Leg (cut-out from crotch to hip, not stretched): 28 cm (11 inch)