He said, ‘I don’t believe in good taste.’Īt the time of his death in 1997, Gianni Versace was one of the most famous fashion designers in the world. Eclectic and impudent, Versace inspired both respect and outrage. His sensational advertising campaigns featured supermodels such as Linda Evangelista and Naomi Campbell. Versace’s style combined luxurious classicism with overt sexuality. Versace became internationally renowned for ultra-glamorous creations as well as spectacular theatrical costumes and innovative menswear design.
His first independent collection was launched in Milan in 1978 and subsequently, aided by the talents of his brother Santo and sister Donatella, he forged the vastly successful Versace empire. Versace was born in Reggio Calabria in Southern Italy. Gianni Versace (1946–1997) is one of the most colourful and talented designers of the late 20th-century. Evening gown worn by Elizabeth Hurley, Spring-Summer 1994, Versace, black viscose and acetate with kilt pin embellishments
