Versace to re-launch beach and underwear collections

Versace is bringing back its underwear and

beach collections for spring summer 2013.

The Italian fashion house, who last week announced J.W. Andersen is the new designer behind the Versus collection, said the new line will debut with 75 women's looks and 50 men’s. The beachwear collection showcases 95 pieces for women and 65 pieces for men.

Versace abandoned the underwear and beachwear lines in 1980 and the re-launch marks an important strategic decision for Versace.

Donatella Versace considers the collection as ”audacious” and ”sexy”. The ad campaign, shot by duo Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott, features models, Ryan Barrett and Candice Swanepoel.