Fashion / NewsAnthony Vaccarello steps up as Versus Versace designerFrom capsule collection to creative directorShareLink copied ✔️January 21, 2015FashionNewsTextZing TsjengVersus Versace X Anthony Vaccarello SS15 That's one high-speed trajectory. Anthony Vaccarello has just been announced as the new creative director of Versus Versace, less than half a year after designing his first capsule collection for the brand. "I’ve followed Anthony’s work from his very first collection, as soon as I met him I realized immediately he was the one, he gets it, his talent screams Versus Versace," Donatella Versace said. "I love his fresh energy and innovation and I love being surrounded by a talent which brings newness to Versace." Versus was founded in 1989 as the punkish, rebellious sister to Versace. Past capsule collaborations have included hook-ups with Christopher Kane, M.I.A. and J.W. Anderson – but it seems like it was Vaccarello's revved-up vision of sex appeal that Donatella really took to. In September, his collection took in black micro-minis and signature thigh-skimming slits, held together with gold clasps and hooks. "Versus is cool, young and easy with an edge,” Vaccarello told WWD. “It’s an additional opportunity to express another side of my vision. And it’s fun to work with Donatella." We can only imagine. There's no word on when Vaccarello's first Versus collection proper will launch, but at least that gives us plenty of time to get excited for the magic VVV trio. Watch the exclusive Dazed film for Vaccarello's capsule collection, directed by Marie Schuller, below: Liked this? Check out more stories on Versus below: Versus SS15 by Anthony Vacarello show report Marie Schuller on her Anthony Vacarello x Versus Versace film Exclusive: M.I.A.'s collection for Versus Versace Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.READ MORELVMH Prize 2026Vote to decide which designer makes the final round of the 2026 LVMH PrizeInside ADON, the elusive London brand with Timothée Chalamet on speed dial GANNIGANNI is yearning for a dreamy summer – and so are we Mugler AW26 takes us on a power trip down memory laneCourrèges AW26 thinks we all have the same 24 hours in a dayDries Van Noten’s stylish school kids flouted the uniform rulesAcne Studios gets the royal treatment for AW26How Team Oakley won gold at Milano Cortina 2026 BurberryKate Moss, Little Simz, and more celebrate 170 years of BurberryIn pictures: David Luraschi captures model of the moment, Serkan Deniz FILAFrom track to concrete: Fila reimagines sportswear in the city for AW26Behind the scenes at Zomer and La Watchparty’s AW26 runwayEscape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy