The name Gianni Versace is iconic in the fashion industry. Born the son of a dressmaker in Italy on December 2, 1946, Versace was a pioneer for high fashion and design in the 1980’s. Versace established his empire in 1976 with his brother Santo in 1976. One year later, his sister Donatella joined the team. Although his first signature collection of menswear was debuted in 1978, Versace’s 1982 collaboration with renowned photographer Richard Avedon was the pivotal step that set Versace on the path to becoming a legend.
Inspired by the punk rock fashions trends of early 80’s London, Versace’s women’s wear fall/winter collection of 1982 featured garments crafted of metal mesh, a fabric with which he collaborated with German engineers to perfect. Later collections included the same metal mesh fabric infused with bright, vibrant colours. Versace would later infuse another innovation into his clothing line by bonding leather to rubber via the use of lasers, creating a fabric that was form-fitting and wearable while retaining the texture and structure of leather.
By 1986, Versace had become so renowned in the world of fashion that the National Field Museum in Chicago featured a retrospective of Versace’s work. Versace’s talents were not limited to haute couture design. In 1987, Versace designed the costumes for “Salome”, an opera by Richard Strauss. Later that same year, Versace traveled to Russia to design the costumes for the Ballet du XX Siecle.
During the 1990’s, Versace stretched his wings further and he created “Versus”, his signature scent. More scents, “Versus Donna” and “Versace l’Homme” soon followed. Versace expanded his line to include a line of watches, which were featured in his boutiques located in Paris, Milan, and New York City. He also created a home décor line (“Home Signature”) which featured dinnerware, carpets, and decorative accessories such as throw pillows.
Versace met an early an tragic end in 1997 when he was murdered outside of his Miami Beach mansion by Andrew Cunanan.. Two-thousand people attended a memorial mass for Versace held in Milan. Included with the mourners were celebrities such as Elton John, Princess Diana of Wales, and supermodel Naomi Campbell.
The ground-breaking fashion innovations created by Versace during the 1980’s continue to influence the fashion of today. The black dress adorned with gold zips and safety pins worn by Elizabeth Hurley to the “Four Weddings and a Funeral” première in 1994 continues to one of the most iconic designs in modern couture history. The house of Versace continues to offer cutting-edge clothing and accessories for men and women worldwide.
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