Last week we mentioned that Beth Ditto and her band Gossip would perform live during designer Christopher Kane’s Spring/Summer 2013 runway show for his Versace Versus collection. Well, now we have the video and it doesn’t disappoint!

Beth and the band performed just off the runway. A large video screen projected Beth onto the backdrop of the catwalk as the models made their entrances. The band opened the show with a rocking performance of ‘Standing In The Way Of Control’, one of the best Gossip tracks in my humble opinion. Then, they wrapped it up with ‘Listen Up’. Beth looked super happy to be there—everyone looked like they were having fun. Well, except for the models that is—they were very serious. But I suppose that’s their job. Serious modeling and all.

The collection was strong too. Archival prints have been updated with new silhouettes and details. I liked the multi-colored chain details that showed up as jewelry, straps and beading. Beth was dressed in a custom Versus dress with chains o’ plenty. And finally, at the end, Christopher Kane took his bow alongside Donatella.

I think Christopher Kane was a brilliant choice to take over the reins at Versus. The in-demand British designer has given it a fresh, youthful new take. Versace moves forward. Nice.