The Symbolism And Meaning Behind Versace’s Medusa
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Wednesday, December 27, 2023
One of the most recognizable fashion symbols is the Medusa of Versace, but do you know what it means for the brand and why they chose such a symbol?
If you are familiar with Greek mythology, Medusa was a Gorgon, a creature with snakes for hair who could turn anyone who dared to look at her into a stone.
So why did Versace choose such a monster to be the face of the house?
The idea of it came to the founder Gianni Versace.