Inside Versace's star-studded LA catwalk show
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Inside Versace's star-studded LA catwalk show
While the regular schedule of fashion month continues to churn on, many of the leading fashion houses are increasingly opting to show outside of the traditional four cities (New York, London, Milan and Paris), instead preferring to host standalone spectacles that truly demonstrate their influence and pulling power. Last night, Versace decamped to Los Angeles, staging an al fresco catwalk show at the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood – strategically diarised the same week as the Oscars.
Naturally, this made for an exceptionally starry crowd – both on and off the catwalk. Kendall Jenner closed the show, one of only two runway appearances she's made this season, and was joined by a host of fashion heavyweights, including Naomi Campbell, Gigi Hadid, Irina Shayk and Emily Ratajkowski. The front row was a veritable who's who of Hollywood, with the likes of Anne Hathaway, Cher and Miley Cyrus rubbing shoulders with Pamela Anderson, Lily James, Simone Ashley and Paris Hilton.
As for the fashion, it was as high-octane as one might expect, with plenty of fierce tailoring, corseted gowns and draped silk dresses, all finished with glittering embellishments and accessorised with Versace's ubiquitous higher-than-high heels. The finale featured a selection of powerful black dresses, in every style, cut and silhouette imaginable.
"It’s exciting. It’s a very good challenge," Donatella Versace told us in our exclusive interview ahead of the show, admitting that she was nervous. "At fashion week, everybody else shows, so you are one of them. There, [in LA], it’s going to be only me. All the attention– if people pay attention – is on this show. I feel I cannot fail. I have to do this perfect."
Below, see highlights from the Los Angeles spectacular:
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1) Anne Hathaway
Anne Hathaway paired her black mini dress with chunky heeled boots and sunglasses.
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2) Pamela Anderson
Pamela Anderson arrived in a textured mini skirt with matching cape.
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3) Paris Hilton
Paris Hilton sparkled in a glitter mini dress and mesh gloves.
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4) Dua Lipa
Dua Lipa kept it classic in a fitted black column dress.
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5) Simone Ashley
Simone Ashley struck a pose in a micro-mini dress and strappy sandals.
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6) Lily James
Lily James opted for an asymmetric black dress with draping around the bust.
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7) Gabrielle Union
Gabrielle Union arrived in a hooded dress with a plunging neckline.
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8) Allison Williams
Allison Williams wore a printed dress over cargo trousers.
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9) Demi Moore
Demi Moore wore a black layered look.
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10) Cher
Cher opted for a tonal blue look.
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11) Danielle Deadwyler
Danielle Deadwyler wore a black leather skirt with an embellished bralet.
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12) Ariana DeBose
Ariana DeBose chose a sheer netted dress.
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13) Christine Quinn
Christine Quinn paired her neon pink dress with white accessories.
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14) Miley Cyrus
Miley Cyrus brought the glamour in a flowing gown.
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15) Kendall Jenner
Modelling the Versace autumn/winter 2023 collection.
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16) Gigi Hadid
Modelling the Versace autumn/winter 2023 collection.
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17) Naomi Campbell
Modelling the Versace autumn/winter 2023 collection.
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18) Emily Ratajkowski
Modelling the Versace autumn/winter 2023 collection.
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19) Stella Maxwell
Modelling the Versace autumn/winter 2023 collection.
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20) Imaan Hammam
Modelling the Versace autumn/winter 2023 collection.
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21) Vittoria Ceretti
Modelling the Versace autumn/winter 2023 collection.
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22) Irina Shayk
Modelling the Versace autumn/winter 2023 collection.
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23) Jill Kortleve
Modelling the Versace autumn/winter 2023 collection.
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24) Donatella Versace
The designer takes her bow.
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![<p class="body-dropcap">While the regular schedule of <a href="https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/fashion/shows-trends/g42754415/autumn-winter-2023-fashion-shows-trends/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:fashion month;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">fashion month</a> continues to churn on, many of the leading fashion houses are increasingly opting to show outside of the traditional four cities (New York, London, Milan and Paris), instead preferring to host standalone spectacles that truly demonstrate their influence and pulling power. Last night, Versace decamped to Los Angeles, staging an al fresco catwalk show at the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood – strategically diarised the same week as the Oscars. </p><p>Naturally, this made for an exceptionally starry crowd – both on and off the catwalk. Kendall Jenner closed the show, one of only two runway appearances she's made this season, and was joined by a host of fashion heavyweights, including Naomi Campbell, Gigi Hadid, Irina Shayk and Emily Ratajkowski. The front row was a veritable who's who of Hollywood, with the likes of Anne Hathaway, Cher and Miley Cyrus rubbing shoulders with Pamela Anderson, Lily James, Simone Ashley and Paris Hilton. </p><p>As for the fashion, it was as high-octane as one might expect, with plenty of fierce tailoring, corseted gowns and draped silk dresses, all finished with glittering embellishments and accessorised with Versace's ubiquitous higher-than-high heels. The finale featured a selection of powerful black dresses, in every style, cut and silhouette imaginable. </p><p>"It’s exciting. It’s a very good challenge," <a href="https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/fashion/fashion-news/a43233922/donatella-versace-interview/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Donatella Versace told us in our exclusive interview ahead of the show;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">Donatella Versace told us in our exclusive interview ahead of the show</a>, admitting that she was nervous. "At fashion week, everybody else shows, so you are one of them. There, [in LA], it’s going to be only me. All the attention– if people pay attention – is on this show. I feel I cannot fail. I have to do this perfect."</p><p>Below, see highlights from the Los Angeles spectacular:</p>](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/9Jdu9A4tLP7zCXooyXgp_Q--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MA--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/harper_s_bazaar_111/f55a0882195b6f07bd9de79653e885b6)
![<p class="body-dropcap">While the regular schedule of <a href="https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/fashion/shows-trends/g42754415/autumn-winter-2023-fashion-shows-trends/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:fashion month;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">fashion month</a> continues to churn on, many of the leading fashion houses are increasingly opting to show outside of the traditional four cities (New York, London, Milan and Paris), instead preferring to host standalone spectacles that truly demonstrate their influence and pulling power. Last night, Versace decamped to Los Angeles, staging an al fresco catwalk show at the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood – strategically diarised the same week as the Oscars. </p><p>Naturally, this made for an exceptionally starry crowd – both on and off the catwalk. Kendall Jenner closed the show, one of only two runway appearances she's made this season, and was joined by a host of fashion heavyweights, including Naomi Campbell, Gigi Hadid, Irina Shayk and Emily Ratajkowski. The front row was a veritable who's who of Hollywood, with the likes of Anne Hathaway, Cher and Miley Cyrus rubbing shoulders with Pamela Anderson, Lily James, Simone Ashley and Paris Hilton. </p><p>As for the fashion, it was as high-octane as one might expect, with plenty of fierce tailoring, corseted gowns and draped silk dresses, all finished with glittering embellishments and accessorised with Versace's ubiquitous higher-than-high heels. The finale featured a selection of powerful black dresses, in every style, cut and silhouette imaginable. </p><p>"It’s exciting. It’s a very good challenge," <a href="https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/fashion/fashion-news/a43233922/donatella-versace-interview/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Donatella Versace told us in our exclusive interview ahead of the show;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">Donatella Versace told us in our exclusive interview ahead of the show</a>, admitting that she was nervous. "At fashion week, everybody else shows, so you are one of them. There, [in LA], it’s going to be only me. All the attention– if people pay attention – is on this show. I feel I cannot fail. I have to do this perfect."</p><p>Below, see highlights from the Los Angeles spectacular:</p>](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/SyeG4LMfYyt0EO8pjAwXxQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTIxMDtoPTEzMQ--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/harper_s_bazaar_111/f55a0882195b6f07bd9de79653e885b6)
