“La Vacanzais the result of a flawless collaboration between two dynamic and talented women. Lively, colorful, liberating, dynamic and fragile like a butterfly. The relationship between the two women began early in Dua Lipa’s journey into the music industry (and her appearance at Atelier Versace) and has evolved along with their subsequent collaboration. Dua Lipa was her face Campaign autumn-winter 2021 and one of the faces that walked the runway for the Spring/Summer 2022 collection.

So, this collection (which is already available) cements their friendship with the 27-year-old singer, who becomes the co-designer of La Vacanza. “I have known Dua since the beginning of her career. What I saw in her is that she was a super talented young woman who exudes passion, strength and drive. Elements that really inspire many women. And he knows about clothes too– said the designer before the show, and Dua Lipa, in turn, said:Donatella interested really about how you feel in a dress. She wants to make sure it’s right for you, empowers you, and makes you feel not only beautiful, but confident.“.

Dua Lipa x Versace La Vacanza show and collection

The show, as announced in early May, was presented during 76th Cannes Film Festival. In particular, it took place on Tuesday, May 23, and was attended by only 60 people. La Vacanza by Donatella Versace and Dua Lipa takes us to a nostalgic summer with a collection inspired mainly by the Maison’s archives. In particular, from Collection Spring/Summer 1995 where patterns of butterflies and ladybugs, flowers and pastel colors adorned skirt suits, midi dresses and terry clothes.

But back to this collection, which combined nostalgia for the 90s and the distinctive aesthetic of the house with a modern take on Dua Lipa that represents a new generation of aesthetics. Slip dresses with distinctive La Medusa gold chain and colorful patterns, draped sequin dresses, polka dot and butterfly sets, tailored tailoring through pastel pink suits and corset tops that Margot Robbie would have worn like a Barbie. Metallic skirt suits, bomber jackets and bustier mini dresses also stood out in the capsule collection.

Accessories such as hair bandanas, chunky butterfly jewelry, metal bags and platforms complemented these outfits perfectly. characterized by irreconcilable glamour, and a liberated, cheerful, sexy mood. That is, the elements that festive ensembles should radiate.

We may not have seen anything innovative and new, but La Vacanza alone put us in the summer mood, and that’s enough. As Dua Lipa said:always a good time to wear Versace and I know I’ll be wearing La Vacanza all summer“.