Versace introduced the Medusa-head safety-pin dress worn by Elizabeth Hurley in 1994.
The black dress became famous after Hurley wore it to the premiere of the film Four Weddings and a Funeral in London. Designed by Gianni Versace, it used large gold safety pins and strategically placed cutouts to create a dramatic, highly recognizable appearance. Media coverage made the dress one of the most discussed red-carpet outfits of the 1990s.
The design is often called “that dress” because of its immediate cultural impact. Its hardware also connected it visually with Versace’s bold, glamorous approach to fashion and the brand’s Medusa identity. The dress was not created for the film itself; Hurley wore it to the premiere as a publicity event.
The outfit is sometimes misidentified as a creation by Elizabeth Hurley. She wore and popularized it, but Gianni Versace designed it for the Versace fashion house.