Fall 2000 RTW

By the year 2000, Donatella Versace had already cemented her place as the new force behind the house of Versace. For Fall/Winter 2000, she delivered a collection that was equal parts futuristic, sensual, and unapologetically glamorous—a sharp departure from the late ’90s minimalism that had dominated the runways.

Set against a sleek, moody backdrop, the show opened with razor-sharp tailoring—fitted blazers with exaggerated lapels, leather coats cinched at the waist, and structured trousers that exuded confidence. Versace’s signature opulence came through in high-shine metallics, with silver and gold mini dresses that clung to the body like liquid armor. But it wasn’t just about the glitz—the collection had an edge, with patent leather, thigh-high boots, and fur-trimmed jackets that evoked a powerfully feminine attitude.

The casting was as bold as the clothes. Supermodels like Gisele Bündchen, Carmen Kass, and Angela Lindvall stormed the runway with the kind of effortless confidence that defined the era. Hair was sleek, makeup was sculpted, and the attitude was pure Versace glamour—strong, seductive, and utterly fearless.

Perhaps the most defining element of the collection was its duality—a mix of classic power dressing with the unabashed sex appeal that has always been at the heart of Versace. In a season where many designers played it safe, Donatella made a statement: the new millennium belonged to the Versace woman, and she was dressed to dominate.