F/W 1998 Gianni Versace by Donatella Prototype Backless Barbed Wire Dress stylist The design features a plunging

The design features a plunging neckline

these heels represent the height of Gianni's designs and perfectly encapsulate his abilities to make the ordinary glorious

captured by Steven Meisel and modeled by Gisele Bündchen

The gown falls into a voluminous layered chiffon skirt with a soft train

modeled by Diana Gärtner

F/W 1998 Gianni Versace by Donatella Prototype Backless Barbed Wire Dress stylist The design features a plungingA prototype from the Gianni Versace Fall Winter 1998 collection by Donatella Versace, a version of this design debuted on the runway. This fitted, mid length dress is cut from a tan satin base layered beneath a black mesh overlay, featuring a deep plunging halter neckline and a backless design. Draped paneling with bead embellishment falls along the side. The dress is finished with at a slit in the mesh trimmed in barbed wire inspired beadwork.