Fashion Designer Gianni
Versace was born in 1946 in Reggio Calabria, Italy, he became victim of a cold-blooded murder on the 16th July, 1997. In the early days, his mother supported the family with her small tailor-shop. There,
Versace learned everything about making clothes and soon he designed apparel himself, which was sold in his mother's shop. Then,
Versace acquired additional skills working in fabric procurement positions. He got his first chance to show his skills when designing a collection for Fiori Fiorentini, a Lucca, Italy based company in 1972.
In 1978,
Versace opened his first boutique in Milan's Via della Spiga, still selling other labels to complement his own collections. Soon, with the growing popularity of the
Versace style, boutiques started to spread across the gl
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Fashion Designer Gianni
Versace was born in 1946 in Reggio Calabria, Italy, he became victim of a cold-blooded murder on the 16th July, 1997. In the early days, his mother supported the family with her small tailor-shop. There,
Versace learned everything about making clothes and soon he designed apparel himself, which was sold in his mother's shop. Then,
Versace acquired additional skills working in fabric procurement positions. He got his first chance to show his skills when designing a collection for Fiori Fiorentini, a Lucca, Italy based company in 1972.
In 1978,
Versace opened his first boutique in Milan's Via della Spiga, still selling other labels to complement his own collections. Soon, with the growing popularity of the
Versace style, boutiques started to spread across the globe.
In 1985,
Versace added the Instante label to his fashion empire. Similar in style to
Versace couture, but targeted at a less affluent and younger crowd.
Since his days as a fabric buyer,
Versace enjoyed travelling. In his new creations, he incorporates the impressions he gains while travelling.
In 1997,
Versace was shot to death in front of his mansion in Miami, Florida.
Versace 's killer is allegedly a serial killer, who committed suicide in Miami short after
Versace 's murder. In September 1997, Gianni
Versace 's brother Santo
Versace was announced the new CEO of the
Versace holding. Gianni's sister Donatella
Versace is the new head of design. Donatella was already in a creative position, designing for the Versus label. Sole heiress of
Gianni Versace is Donatella's eleven year old daughter Allegra. Her son Daniel inherits Gianni's collection of paintings. Part of Gianni Versace 's heritage are his lucious mansions at Lake Como, Italy, in Milan, Italy, in New York City, and the mansion in Miami were Versace was killed.
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