I have been a fan of Julie Verhoeven’s work since her whimsical illustrations appeared in Mulberry’s spring 2008 collection. I was happy to see her work once again taking clothes from good to great, this time at Versace. According to WWD, the artist was commissioned to create two fanciful collage pieces using expressions of Versace iconography, with a focus on the Medusa. Her canvases were translated into festive prints and used on bags, swimsuits and gowns.

I am not normally a huge fan of Versace- it tends to be a little too flashy, tight and, well, tacky for my taste- and was surprised to hear of this collaboration. I have to hand it to Donatella, however, no doubt these prints will be as coveted as the fairy bags from Prada’s spring 2008 collaboration with James Jean and the rest of the collection was pretty, sassy, structured, and for the most part, short, of course.

To hold you over until the collection becomes available you can add a little whimsy to your life with a replica Prada Fairy bowler bag.

Photo Source: Style.com, It’s Nice