It was a stubbornly overcast day in late September. I had just finished my first two weeks of college classes from the confines of my pink zebra-print bedroom walls. Suddenly, the Zoom fog cleared. A picturesque Imman Hammam graced my screen. She dazzled in a celeste blue Versace babydoll dress, complete with hints of lemon piping, a rose and ruby rhinestone studded shell bodice, a bubblegum hair clip, a pink bag, and viridescent kitten heels. I was utterly transfixed.
I could envision the dripping princess emerging from the waves and slipping into this number, wet hair and all, for a night out with Attina, Alana, Aquata, Arista, Adella and Andrina. After giddly DMing the photo to my friend, I rushed to my computer to enjoy the digital footage of the Milan Versacepolis fashion show.
To me that meant dreaming of a new world. A world made of popping colors and fantastic creatures and a world in which we can all coexist peacefully. She describes Versacepolis on Versace. Plus, it doesn't hurt that my own personal style, aesthetic and general attitude are embodied to a T by Versacepolis.
I instantly bonded with these bubbly mermaid-inspired fashions. Although it may sound absurd, I feel like Donatella somehow, in some way, dreamed up Versacepolis, with all its playful charm, just for me. One of the standout looks is Look 77 , worn by the stunning Irina Shayk , featuring a series of colorful bedazzled starfish and seashells. Its full-length formfitting silhouette is made of a glistening baby blue silk.
On the men's side, Look 76 captures the cheer and innocence of a utopia. This monochrome, oversized blush suit is accessorized with a twinkling starfish brooch and pink sunglasses. Baubles and charms are speckled throughout the collection, infusing each look with decidedly whimsical undertones. Barbie pink hair clips brought me back to the hours spent playing dress up.
