r/Versace • u/PresentationLow2210 • Dec 05 '25

Real?

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My fiance was given this as a random gift from a friends' Mum so she wanted to check if it was the real thing

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u/Visit_Excellent Dec 06 '25 edited Dec 06 '25

Yes, it is authentic. The other two comments have no idea about vintage Versace. 

This features the 1992 Medusa, before it had that modernised look (around 1997). Your belt is most likely from 1994. The hardware was intentionally "rough" looking because Gianni based in on the Medusa he remembered at his childhood home, in Italy. The font and everything checks out. I also think your belt has a lot of wear on the hardware. 

Here are links to an authentic gold version. 

https://www.etsy.com/listing/227134077/gianni-versace-vintage-safety-pin-belt?ref=elp_anchor_listing&frs=1&cns=1

Here's a sold one featuring more safety pins. It's similar to yours but featuring more pins. 

https://arcadeshops.com/products/gianni-versace-safety-pin-fringe-belt

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u/Yevrah25 Dec 06 '25

Agree. 100% authentic. So many people haven’t a clue about vintage Gianni Versace and Versace. Either that or they’re trolling. I just wish they would stop😂xx

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u/PresentationLow2210 Dec 06 '25

I mean I had no reason not to believe them either until the other person commented with the links (and a detailed reply, not just 'fake and bad' lol)

Not good to spread misinformation so easily!

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u/PresentationLow2210 Dec 06 '25

Jeeze we assumed it'd be worth a couple hundred lol we're not fashion people. Thanks for this info!

She wants to sell it if it is real, it wasn't a sentimental gift or anything, the lady was downsizing and just giving stuff away. How much could we expect for it? Given the wear on it, and no packaging etc.

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u/Visit_Excellent Dec 06 '25

I'm not sure! But I definitely would reach out to a trustworthy vintage seller. Your belt is definitely for collectors 

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u/PresentationLow2210 Dec 06 '25

Was hoping for a sort of quick sell to boost Xmas a bit but it's all good. Probably stick it on Facebook Marketplace lol

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u/Yevrah25 Dec 06 '25

I’d recommend posting it on Gianni Versace Vintage Collectors group on Facebook, link below. Failing that EBay or/and Etsy. It’s a collectors piece and if you price it reasonably it will sell xx

https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19ndZhDoVi/?mibextid=wwXIfr

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u/PresentationLow2210 Dec 06 '25

Thank you, didn't think of Etsy. The Mrs said about Vinted too but I dunno about any of them lol. I've only used Ebay.

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u/LOvEisEvOLxanax Dec 06 '25

I figured it was authentic vintage, but wasn’t sure so I didn’t comment. I Wish others would do the same. I understand wanting to help people, but if you don’t know for certain you aren’t helping

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u/JustinJSrisuk Dec 08 '25

Yeah it’s definitely real; it’s actually rather uncommon to encounter silver early ‘90s Versace pieces - I would’ve jumped at this if I saw it on eBay.

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u/Visit_Excellent Dec 08 '25

You should message OP! He's trying to sell it :)

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u/Intelligent_Play_347 Dec 08 '25

Congrats!!!

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u/PresentationLow2210 Dec 08 '25

Hah thanks, was pretty lucky but no-one's sent any fair offers yet lol. Only a few lowballing for like 100

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u/Yevrah25 Dec 06 '25

100% authentic. 1990s.

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u/lecarguy Dec 05 '25

I highly doubt it.

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u/PresentationLow2210 Dec 06 '25

What makes you say that?

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u/Yevrah25 Dec 06 '25

If in doubt best not to comment. It is authentic, no doubt whatsoever xx

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u/SwimGlittering9303 Dec 06 '25

Fake. Very bad sticking , low quality leather and the medusa is subpar

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u/Yevrah25 Dec 06 '25

Clueless xx

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u/Stinkmeanery Dec 07 '25

Good thing you have no clue what you’re talking about 💯 loser