The Versace blazer and jeans that Julia Roberts wore during the Venice Film Festival — evoking consternation online about its new chief creative officer Dario Vitali — was probably no fluke.

“I’ve never really been interested in fantasy. I’m much more interested in reality,” Vitale declared during an interview Friday, roughly eight hours before his debut show.

Speaking about his first collection for the storied Italian house, he said he “wanted to make a statement on something that is very casual…I wanted to start with something that was closer to people and relevant.

“I’m very obsessed with products,” he added.

Of all the designer debuts this Milan season, Vitale’s may end up being the most daring — and divisive.

If your idea of Versace is red-carpet showstoppers, there were none

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