Gianni Versace was a visionary designer who changed the face of fashion in the late 20th century. His eponymous label was founded in 1978, and it quickly gained a reputation for its luxurious and opulent designs. Each collection of the Versace brand impressed the attention of fans with a combination of classics and innovations. The label was one of the first to embrace celebrity endorsement, and it has been worn by some of the most famous names in the world. From red carpet gowns to everyday wear, Versace designs are known for their impeccable quality and timeless style.
Known for its glamorous style, the brand has been a regular on the red carpet for decades. However, Versace is more than just a fashion label – it’s also a story of survival and resilience. After the untimely death of founder Gianni Versace in 1997, his sister Donatella took over the business and quickly established herself as one of the most influential figures in fashion. Today, Versace remains at the forefront of the industry, with a reputation for creating show-stopping designs that are loved by celebrities and fashionistas alike. The brand continues to be a major force in the fashion industry, and its collections are highly anticipated each season.
The style of the Versace brand is well known and recognizable: courage and luxury, brightness, and sensuality are characteristic of all products produced under the name of this fashion house. Versace frames and sunglasses collections have a unique style. Each model, made from the highest quality materials, impresses with its exclusive design and attracts the eye with the sophistication of its forms. Sunglasses and frames delight the eye with their elegant shapes and unique color schemes. A single recognizable design style is present on each frame.
Iconic elements of the Versace brand, such as gilded Greek ornaments or baroque paintings, branded prints, rhinestones, enamels, and the Medusa Gorgon logo, serve as decorations. Brand glasses emphasize the unsurpassed taste of the owner, his love for chic and luxury, courage, and audacity of character. Back in the heyday of the brand, its bold, baroque-style prints represented a flashy lifestyle. So, for example, the Versace 424 silhouette, released in the 80s, became one of the first luxury items appropriated by the hip-hop industry.
In 1994, the rapper The Notorious B.I.G., who was a devoted fan of the brand Gianni Versace, starred in these sunglasses in the video “One More Chance”. This is how the prestigious frame became iconic thanks to its association with the hip-hop legend of Brooklyn and one of his most popular tracks. Later, the model, which was unofficially nicknamed “Biggie glasses from Versace”, was also worn by such stars as Migos and Lady Gaga.
Model Versace Sunglasses 424
In 2018, Versace re-released this frame, which received the new name Medusa Biggie in honor of its main admirer. The design has remained the same: moderately narrow lenses, wide temples, graceful contours, and, of course, voluminous golden metal medallions depicting the head of the Gorgon Medusa. As part of the collection, in addition to the traditional colors (black, white, red, tortoiseshell), Medusa Biggie VE4361 sunglasses sparkled with a new neon palette, including bright shades of pink, orange, yellow and green.
Model Medusa Biggie VE4361
For the Fall/Winter 2021 collection, Versace has released a new interpretation of the Medusa Biggie model. The two sunglasses were distinguished by the clean cut of the transparent temples, which, embellished with the famous Medusa, revealed the frame’s signature metal detail. The first feminine cat-eye sunglasses VE2234 feature sophisticated transparent shades with metallic hues that illuminate a model inspired by Hollywood divas. The second model VE2235 is unisex and restyles the Versace Biggie temple with a laser-engraved logo on the back bar, creating a unique, unconventional look.
Model Medusa Biggie VE2234
Model Medusa Biggie VE2234
Model Medusa Biggie VE4425U
With the Spring/Summer 2022 collection Versace reimagines the iconic Medusa Biggie style by interpreting contemporary spirit into sophisticated and exciting eyewear designs. Acetate in bright neon or crisp white is joined by intricate optical styles and new oversized silhouettes. Bold sunglasses as well as striking optical shapes are paired with the iconic Medusa Biggie medallion. Adding a touch of luxury to a modern street style, the oversized unisex model VE4425U features a universal fit as well as the Medusa Biggie medallion applied to the temple.
Model Medusa Biggie VE4426BU
The feminine, oversized oval-shaped model VE4426BU is crafted from acetate and is enhanced by the hypnotic power of Medusa, shining through the crystal-encrusted medallion on the temple.
Versace presented these new styles featuring music superstar Maluma and top model, actress, and author Emily Ratajkowski who fully embodied the dynamism and stardom of new season shades and optical styles.
Available in vibrant neon acetate or subtle metal frames, the Versace Medusa Biggie glasses are the perfect accessory for dynamic, confident men and women.
