Consider it the Versace effect: retro-look chunky gold chains are back with a vengeance. So too chain mail after the brand’s epic Spring/Summer 2018 runway show starring original ‘Supers’ Cindy Crawford, Naomi Campbell, Claudia Schiffer, Helena Christensen and Carla Bruni, all draped in a metallic mesh.


The original supers returned as part of a Gianni Versace tribute to close the Versace SS18 show. 
From left: Carla Bruni, Claudia Schiffer, Donatella Versace, Naomi Cambell, Cindy Crawford, Helena Christensen
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While most think of yellow gold-on-gold decor when they remember Gianni Versace’s signature metallic accents, the modern way to join the chain gang needs a touch of white gold or silver and high-shine leather to keep things balanced. One of the easiest ways to up-fashion your look right now is also one of the most flattering.

Little wonder NET-A-PORTER reportedly quadrupled its Versace order straight after Donatella’s supermodel-studded show.


Clockwise from top left:

Valére, Alia Earring, $180 for set. SHOP NOW

CHRISTIAN DIOR, Mini J’adior bag, $3250. SHOP SIMILAR

TIFFANY & CO., Hardwear Ball Dangle sterling silver ring, $660. SHOP NOW

BVLGARI, Serpenti tassel keychain, $490. SHOP SIMILAR

Versace, Medusa necklace, $1620. SHOP SIMILAR

SUSAN DRIVER, Uni e bracelet, $750. SHOP NOW

Tiffany & Co., Hardwear Link sterling silver bracelet, $1800. SHOP NOW

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Art direction: Dane Stojanovic
Photographer: Sevak Babakhani
Market editor: Rachel Sharp

Assistants: Patrick Zaczkiewicz and Susannah Best