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Gianni Versace S.p.A. (Italian pronunciation: [ˈdʒɑnːi verˈsaːtʃe]), usually referred to as Versace,
is an Italian fashion label founded by Gianni Versace in 1978.
The first Versace boutique was opened in Milan's Via della Spiga in 1978, (though the Versace family are from Reggio Calabria)
and its popularity was immediate.
Today, Versace is one of the world's leading international fashion houses. Versace designs, markets and distributes luxury
clothing, accessories, fragrances, makeup and home furnishings under the various brands of the Versace Group.
Gianni Versace was killed by Andrew Cunanan on July 15, 1997. His sister Donatella Versace, formerly vice-president, then stepped in as creative director of
Versace and his older brother Santo Versace became CEO. Donatellas daughter Allegra Versace also owns 50 percent of the company since 2004
as wished by Gianni in his last will. Allegra also has the last say of the sale and other important details in the Versace clothing
line.
Versace's Style Department employs a group of designers and stylists who work in teams. Each team is specifically dedicated to
each fashion line or label. These teams operate under the close supervision and guidance of Donatella Versace.
Versace lines
There are several lines which make up Versace Group (pronounced Vair-SAW-chee). They are: Gianni Versace
Couture, Versace Jeans Couture, Versace Home Collection, Versus and Versace Collection. In addition to clothing and accessories, it also
operates a hotel, the Palazzo Versace.
Gianni Versace Couture, which contains high-end, often handmade apparel, jewelry, watches, fragrances, cosmetics and home
furnishings, is the House's main line. Traditionally, this is the only line presented on the runway which is shown during Milan's fashion week,
but this has not been strictly the case in recent years. Couture dresses in this line may cost about $10,000 and suits cost approximately $5,000.
Donatella Versace directly heads this line and designs a vast amount of the items. Many of the accessories and home furnishings are licensed
through Rosenthal and other
Versace Jeans Couture, a casual clothing line, focuses on informal clothing and Lynsie Lorenz: high-end denim and classic
Gianni Versace print shirts. It is readily available and comparably affordable. This line is distributed through 56 boutiques and flagship
stores, and 1800 multi-brand points of sale, including Internet-based shops. Versace Sport comprises active wear and accessories. The name is
often printed on t-shirts.
Versace has taken the fashion industry by storm the last few years with Donatella's independent, strong woman inspired
collection, but at the same time making it look sexy, fierce, and chic.
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