Photography Virginia ArcaroFashion / NewsVersace debuts never-before-heard Prince music at MFWThe designer pays tribute to late friend Prince, playing music he wrote for her as a giftShareLink copied ✔️June 19, 2016FashionNewsTextEmma Hope AllwoodPhotographyVirginia ArcaroVersace SS17 Menswear After the sudden and unexpected death of Prince back in April, Donatella Versace paid tribute to the musician on her Instagram account. Long-time friends, she remembered about the time that he rented out a club for just the two of them to listen to his music, writing that “(Young people) have to follow the example he set, to believe in their heart, respect their own soul and never trade their own individuality. It is what made Prince outstanding and relevant forever. I will always love him.” Yesterday, for her show during Milan Fashion Week’s menswear season, Versace paid tribute to the late musician, debuting a track he composed especially for her. As well as hits including “Don’t Have to be Rich”, the mix also featured a catchy “Versace” refrain. It accompanied the debut of a new film by Bruce Weber, shot in Chicago and featuring the likes of Karlie Kloss and Gigi Hadid to accompany the AW16 campaign. The clip kicked off a show that saw models don a street-ready Versace vision – think cape-like windbreakers, technical sportswear and, of course, prints, albeit more subtle than usual. A gang of girl models including Stella Maxwell and Vanessa Moody also took to the runway, closing out the show. Donatella herself appeared for her final bow in a purple suit, and revealed backstage that the first music Prince composed for the fashion house was way back in 1995. “The soundtrack features never-before-heard music by Prince, which was written and recorded as a personal gift to Donatella Versace,” the press notes read. “Donatella would like to use this special occasion as an opportunity to share this incredible music from a dear, and much missed friend.” 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 MORE New BalanceNew Balance heads to Amsterdam to launch collection with Lack of Guidance New BalanceExclusive: New Balance and Lack of Guidance show football knows no borders PolaroidThree Dazed Clubbers on documenting a complete digital detoxBallet continues to thrive thanks to Saul Nash’s designsTechno-fascist fashion: Why Silicon Valley is moving into menswear080 Barcelona Fashion7 names to know from 080 Barcelona Fashion WeekOakley Going ‘field mode’ with Kellyn WilsonOakley Going ‘field mode’ with Emi MatsushimaZara Larsson: ‘The second I come home, all my clothes come off’Designer Sofía Abadi is creating a hyper-femme world Oakley What Went Down at Oakley’s Field Gear Line Collection launch When exactly did the Coachella aesthetic become so soulless?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