Versace made in Spain?

[Agata]

Hello! I recently thrifted those lovely boots, they seem to be authentic Versace based on the quality only. But then at the bottom I saw that they're made in Spain, rather than Italy. I couldn't find any information about this online... All the details seem to check out and they are made from nice soft leather, which made me wonder if there's some Spanish licensed knock-off brand? I tried looking for this specific model on runaway photos, but had no luck with that so I'm left a bit puzzled.
I couldn't take a proper photo of the inside, but there's 'Versace Collection' engraved onto the sole. The zippers are YKK.

 

[NylonNostalgia]

Hmmm. If it is Versace, why is the logo irregular? Every other pair of Versace boots I've seen uses the usual accepted logo. Then again, if they are fakes then why would you blow your own cover and say 'Made in Spain'? Big mystery!

 

[Midge]

We don't authenticate items on the forums. However, I would expect knock-offs to be made somewhere "cheaper"... Spain is also known for well-made footwear, and maybe if it's just a little bit less expensive to have them produced there instead of in Italy - who knows. We actually have a 90s Versace label in our label resource that shows the same kind of half Medusa head logo: https://vintagefashionguild.org/label-resource/versace/ - so that seems not so unusual. Though I think these boots are newer, judging by the style.

 

[GemGem]

Hello! I recently thrifted those lovely boots, they seem to be authentic Versace based on the quality only. But then at the bottom I saw that they're made in Spain, rather than Italy. I couldn't find any information about this online... All the details seem to check out and they are made from nice soft leather, which made me wonder if there's some Spanish licensed knock-off brand? I tried looking for this specific model on runaway photos, but had no luck with that so I'm left a bit puzzled.
I couldn't take a proper photo of the inside, but there's 'Versace Collection' engraved onto the sole. The zippers are YKK.

This is a more recent logo form of Versace's. I think it's 00's. Could be late 90s. Try using the flash function on your phone to take the inside label picture. I am imagining a small rectangular slim fabric label in black with gold writing, is that right?

 

[anothertimevintageapparel]

Those stick on pictures of shoes and fabric ID etc is recent

 

[Agata]

Thank you for your responses!
I found this bit of information (here's source):

Versace Collection is a licenced diffusion lines. These clothing line incorporate elements of the signature Gianni Versace line, while focusing on current seasonal trends. Often these line is created and produced via other designer companies, which are in constant communication with the Versace Group. Versace Collection is aimed at a younger audience than the main lines and it is also more available to a variety of economic demographics. This collection replaced Versace Classic for Spring/Summer 2006 in a drive to eradicate a skewed Versace image, due to the diffusion of multiple clothing lines within the company. In addition to the Versace Classic, the clothier also discontinued Versace Intensive and Versace Young in 2005 for the same reasons.​

So based on this, it makes more sense that they're made in Spain?

This is a more recent logo form of Versace's. I think it's 00's. Could be late 90s. Try using the flash function on your phone to take the inside label picture. I am imagining a small rectangular slim fabric label in black with gold writing, is that right?

There's no fabric actually! It's just hollowed lettering, I tried my best to take a picture of it.

Those stick on pictures of shoes and fabric ID etc is recent

You're right, they look almost brand new.... I didn't even think to look at some most recent runaways since I found those shoes in a thrift store :')

 

[GemGem]

Yes they look modern to me too, runway collections would be a good place to look.

 

[Midge]

That explanation makes sense.