Gianni Versace was born in Reggio Calabria, Italy, on December 2, 1946. After an apprenticeship at his mother's dressmaking business, he began working as a freelance designer. At age 25, Versace was creating pr-porter collections for top fashion houses of the time, including Genny, Complice and Callaghan.
In 1978, with the help of his brother, Santo, he founded the Gianni Versace company. Later that year, the first Gianni Versace collection for women was shown in Milan.
Gianni's bold creative genius consistently challenged the boundaries of the fashion industry. His distinctive cuts, vibrant prints and unconventional materials brilliantly united high art and contemporary culture, and he quickly earned international praise. In 1982 Gianni won the Cutty Sark and Golden Eye (L'Occhio d'Oro) awards for his 1982-1983 Fall/Winter women's collection - in which he presented his famous metal chain-mail dress. Versace also received the Golden Eye in 1984, '90, and '91
. Also in 1982, Versace began work for Teatro della Scala, designing costumes for Veronesi's production of "Josephlegende". Gianni's engagement with the theater sparked a passion that would span his career. He was an ardent patron of the performing and visual arts and an esteemed member of the international artistic community. Versace's spectacular costumes were featured in stage events worldwide, among them Donizetti's "Don Pasquale" (1984) Bob Wilson's "Salome" (1987) and "Doktor Faust" (1989), and several Bart ballets, including "Dionysos" (1984), "Leda and the Swan" (1987), "Malraux ou la Mamorphose des Dieux" (1986) and "Chaka Zulu" (1989). In 1985 Versace was awarded the "Maschera d'Argento" (Silver Mask) award for his contribution to the theater.
In 1988 the jury of the Cutty Sark Award named Versace "the most innovative and creative designer in the world." In 1993, the Council of Fashion Designers of America awarded the American Fashion Oscar to Versace, and he was honored by the Italian and French presidents.
1994 marked the opening of the Versace flagship boutique in the prestigious Kurfstendamm, Berlin. In September, the "Versace Signatures" exhibition opened at the Kunstgewerbemuseum.
Also in 1994, Versace published "Designs" the English version of his book, "Vanitas - Ricami e Decori - Decori e Ricami." Collaborating with publisher Leonardo Arte, photographers Richard Avedon, Bruce Weber and others, Versace produced three more highly-acclaimed volumes: "Men Without Ties" (1994), "Do Not Disturb" (1995) and "Rock and Royalty" (1996).
In 1995 the first Versus fashion show was held in New York. That year, Versace sponsored the Haute Couture exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, as well as Richard Avedon's "1944-1994," both of which met with great success.
Gianni Versace died on July 15, 1997 in Miami, Florida.
Launched by the design house of gianni versace in 1994, blue jeans is classified as a sharp, oriental, woody fragrance . This masculine scent possesses a blend of woodsy, citrus notes. It is recommended for daytime wear.
Revel in the rich scent of bright crystal absolu for women. Created by the design house of versace in 2013, this luscious fragrance combines bountiful notes of raspberry, pomegranate and yuzu with pretty peony and lotus to form a liquid treasure you can wear anytime. Use it to brighten up long but productive days spent at the office or to enhance your...
Revel in the rich scent of bright crystal absolu for women. Created by the design house of versace in 2013, this luscious fragrance combines bountiful notes of raspberry, pomegranate and yuzu with pretty peony and lotus to form a liquid treasure you can wear anytime. Use it to brighten up long but productive days spent at the office or to enhance your...
Revel in the rich scent of bright crystal absolu for women . Created by the design house of versace in 2013, this luscious fragrance combines bountiful notes of raspberry, pomegranate and yuzu with pretty peony and lotus to form a liquid treasure you can wear anytime. Use it to brighten up long but productive days spent at the office or to enhance your...
A sweet floral scent with fruity, musky accents. With scents of pomegranate, yuzu, frosted accord, peony, magnolia, lotus, plant amber, musk, and mahogany.
A sweet floral scent with fruity, musky accents. With scents of pomegranate, yuzu, frosted accord, peony, magnolia, lotus, plant amber, musk, and mahogany.
A sweet floral scent with fruity, musky accents . With scents of pomegranate, yuzu, frosted accord, peony, magnolia, lotus, plant amber, musk, and mahogany.
Crystal noir is the very feminine scent by versace which was introduced in 2004. Seductive, sensual yet sweet blend of gardenia, peony, amber, sandalwood, orange blossom that makes any woman feel elegant.
Crystal noir is the very feminine scent by versace which was introduced in 2004. Seductive, sensual yet sweet blend of gardenia, peony, amber, sandalwood, orange blossom that makes any woman feel elegant.