Let’s be real, Versace men’s stuff is *extra*. Like, capital “E” extra. You’re not exactly gonna blend in wearing it, unless you’re blending in at, like, a yacht party in Monaco. And honestly, that’s kinda the point, isn’t it? It’s designed to scream, “Look at me! I’m rich (or at least *look* rich) and I have impeccable (or at least *bold*) taste!”
First thing’s first, that Medusa head. It’s everywhere. On belt buckles the size of your palm, plastered across t-shirts, embossed on leather jackets… You name it, she’s probably lurking there, staring you down. Some people find it tacky. Me? I kinda dig it. It’s iconic, it’s recognizable, and it’s a straight-up power move. Plus, let’s be honest, who *doesn’t* want to be associated with a goddess who turns people to stone? (Okay, maybe not *literally* turning people to stone, but you get the idea).
And the prints? Oh lord, the prints! We’re talking baroque swirls, animal prints that would make Joe Exotic blush, and enough gold to blind a pirate. It’s… a lot. Sometimes it works, sometimes it’s a train wreck. I saw this one shirt once with, like, a collage of classic Versace ads and honestly, it was so over-the-top that it circled back around to being cool. Or maybe I was just delirious from looking at too much gold. Who knows?
The tailoring can be hit or miss, tbh. Some of their suits are absolutely killer, sharp and perfectly fitted. Others? Well, let’s just say they seem to be designed for guys with, uh, *specific* body types. You know, the kind who spend six hours a day at the gym sculpting their pecs. Which, good for them, I guess? But for us mere mortals, sometimes the fit is a bit… challenging. Like trying to squeeze into a sausage casing made of silk.
And don’t even get me started on the price. We’re talking serious money here. A Versace t-shirt can easily set you back a few hundred bucks. Is it worth it? That depends. Are you trying to impress someone? Do you have a burning desire to own a piece of fashion history? Or are you just really, really into gold Medusa heads? If you answered “yes” to any of those questions, then maybe. If not, well, there are plenty of other (cheaper) ways to express your style. Or, you know, just buy a really good fake. (Don’t tell Versace I said that).
