Gianni Versace (1946-1997) was one of the most colourful and talented designers of the late 20th-century. He was born in Reggio Calabria in Southern Italy and his first independent collection was launched in Milan in 1978. Subsequently, aided by his brother Santo and sister Donatella, he forged the vastly successful Versace empire. Versace became internationally renowned for ultra-glamorous creations and known as an innovative menswear designer. The late Richard Martin, of New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art, wrote: 'His menswear was genuinely revolutionary, insisting on men as sex objects. He became the standard-bearer of gay men's fashion because he eschewed decorum and designed for desire.' Combining skilful tailoring with innovative materials, Versace produced clothing that could not be ignored.

These boots were owned and used by Paul Jellard (1945-2002) a Sydney based fashion retailer who opened the ground breaking boutique 'Five Way Fusion' in Paddington. The store sold imported menswear and transformed not only the look of many of Sydney's males but also the way Sydney men shopped. Jellard often purpose-bought with a specific client's requirements in mind and he also introduced a maintenance service.

These boots were designed and made by the Gianni Versace Signature label in Italy, during the 1990s.

These boots were owned and used by Paul Jellard (1945-2002), a Sydney based fashion retailer who opened the boutique 'Five Way Fusion' in Paddington.

Boots (pair), mens, leather / rubber, designed and made by Gianni Versace Signature, Italy, worn by Paul Jellard, Australia, c. 1995

Pair of mens black leather boots with rippled rubber sole.

Designed: Versace, Gianni; ; 1990 - 2000

Made: Versace; Italy; 1990 - 2000

Used: Jellard, Paul; Australia; 1990 - 2000

Label, adhered to insole, 'GIANNI / VERSACE / SIGNATURE' and 'MADE IN ITALY'.
Model number and shoe size, printed in black on inside of tongue, '1029 6 1/2'.

2006/94/40

1990 - 2000

152 mm

100 mm