In the matter of only a few years, Versace had fallen from It-house status and was headed nowhere but down - Think Teri Hatcher’s career before Desperate Housewives. Now, with her past two collections, it seems that Donatella is slowly re-earning the title that Gianni had worked to develop in the 80’s. The irony? Besides more emphasis on structure and shapes, and slightly less trash, the mood of the clothes has remained relatively consistent throughout this roller-coaster fashion ride. The reality is that the mood in fashion has changed, this time around, in Versace’s favour. With every collection from Preen to Proenza Schouler to D & G referencing 80’s sex and glamour - both synonymous with Gianni and the house of Versace - it would only be fitting to have Versace return to its roots and show them all how it’s done. 
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For S/S 2007, Donatella went for the gold - Think metallic gold shorts, a stunning gold, paillette-covered strapless mini on Stam, and long-tailed dresses that opened to reveal metallic lining as the models strutted their shapely legs down the catwalk. And while there wasn’t as much daywear as usual, there was the inevitable array of red-carpet ready eveningwear, which included everything from geometric-printed dresses to corseted, slinky gowns. Many of the looks were heavily detailed up top - straps, paillettes, and ruching , eventually giving way to a flowy mass of fabric below.
Overall, I still prefer the more intellectual, minimal feel of a Marni collection, but if I had to see Liz Hurley in another sexy gown (I say it like it’s something improbable. I don’t know why…), it would definitely be Versace.
That sequinned minidress is hot.