Donatella Versace talks backstage before the Versace autumn/winter 2012 show in MilanPhotograph: Jo Jones/ObserverVersace rarely resists bold colours, with short dresses in yellow and orange this yearPhotograph: Max Rossi/ReutersA strong eye for makeup created by Pat McGrath and a sharp finge by hairstylist Guido PalauPhotograph: Jo Jones/Observer
Dark seduction and a sexy rock vibe inspired Donatella's collectionPhotograph: Max Rossi/ReutersStudded leather and throat-tight coat-dresses gave the collection a harder edge Photograph: Jo Jones/ObserverLettering printed on dresses acts as jewelleryPhotograph: Antonio de Moraes Barros Filho/GettyThe most prominent embellishment was the jewelled Byzantine crosses last seen on the Versace catwalk during Gianni Versace's last show in 1997Photograph: Jo Jones/ObserverA black velvet dress embroidered with Versace letteringPhotograph: Vittorio Zunino Celotto/GettyMany hands complete the finishing touchesPhotograph: Jo Jones/ObserverCurves of silver mesh created a strong shape on bustiersPhotograph: Antonio de Moraes Barros Filho/GettyMore jewelled Byzantine crossesPhotograph: Antonio de Moraes Barros Filho/GettySilver metal mesh was a strong motifPhotograph: Vittorio Zunino Celotto/GettyCurves of silver mesh created a strong shape on short dresses in bright orange and yellowPhotograph: Antonio de Moraes Barros Filho/GettyModels on the runwayPhotograph: Giuseppe Cacace/AFPDonatella Versace acknowledges the audience after the showPhotograph: Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty
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