History UsefulNotes / GianniVersace

Giovanni Maria "Gianni" Versace (December 2, 1946 - July 15, 1997) was an Italian FashionDesigner whose flamboyant and outrageous styles helped define celebrity culture of TheNineties. His body conscious dresses were favorites of celebrities, actresses and models such as Creator/NaomiCampbell, Music/{{Madonna}}, Creator/ElizabethHurley and [[UsefulNotes/TheHouseOfWindsor Princess Diana]]. His menswear was favored by people like Music/EltonJohn and the members of Music/DuranDuran. Openly gay at a time when many prominent members of the LGBT community were still closeted, Versace became a [[LGBTFanBase gay icon]].

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Versace's success came concurrently with the anti-fashion grunge movement in the USA as well as the rise of more elegant and conservative Italian designer Giorgio Armani. Versace found success by going against those grains and designing colorful and sexy clothes inspired by his home country's classical period. His most famous creation is probably the black dress worn by Hurley to the 1994 movie premiere of ''Film/FourWeddingsAndAFuneral'', dubbed [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Versace_dress_of_Elizabeth_Hurley THAT Dress!]] by the press. Often derided by critics as trashy, his collections were beloved by many and his various clothing, jewelry and accessory lines were a smashing success.

[[quote-width-right:262:''"I like the body. I like to design everything to do with the body."'']]

Gianni Versace (December 2, 1946 - July 15, 1997) was an Italian FashionDesigner whose flamboyant and outrageous styles helped define celebrity culture of TheNineties. His body conscious dresses were favorites of celebrities, actresses and models such as Creator/NaomiCampbell, Music/{{Madonna}}, Creator/ElizabethHurley and [[UsefulNotes/TheHouseOfWindsor Princess Diana]]. His menswear was favored by people like Music/EltonJohn and the members of Music/DuranDuran. Openly gay at a time when many prominent members of the LGBT community were still closeted, Versace became a [[LGBTFanBase gay icon]].

Gianni Versace (December 2, 1946 - July 15, 1997) was an Italian FashionDesigner whose flamboyant and outrageous styles helped define celebrity culture of TheNineties. His body conscious dresses were favorites of celebrities, actresses and models such as Creator/NaomiCampbell, Music/{{Madonna}}, Creator/ElizabethHurley and Princess Diana. His menswear was favored by people like Music/EltonJohn and the members of Music/DuranDuran. Openly gay at a time when many prominent members of the LGBT community were still closeted, Versace became a [[LGBTFanBase gay icon]].

Gianni Versace (December 2, 1946 - July 15, 1997) was an Italian FashionDesigner whose flamboyant and outrageous styles helped define celebrity culture of TheNineties. His body conscious dresses were favorites of celebrities, actresses and models such as Creator/NaomiCampbell, Music/{{Madonna}}, Creator/ElizabethHurley and Princess Diana. His menswear was favored by people like Music/EltonJohn and the members of Music/DuranDuran. During his life, his most famous creation was probably the black dress worn by Hurley to the 1994 movie premiere of ''Film/FourWeddingsAndAFuneral'', dubbed [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Versace_dress_of_Elizabeth_Hurley THAT Dress!]] by the press. Openly gay at a time when many prominent members of the LGBT community were still closeted, Versace became a [[LGBTFanBase gay icon]].

Versace's success came concurrently with the anti-fashion grunge movement in the USA as well as the rise of more elegant and conservative Italian designer Giorgio Armani. Versace found success by going against those grains and designing colorful and sexy clothes inspired by his home country's classical period. Often derided by critics as trashy, his collections were beloved by many and his ready-to-wear line, perfumes and accessories were a smashing success.

Gianni Versace (December 2, 1946 - July 15, 1997) was an Italian FashionDesigner whose flamboyant and outrageous styles helped define celebrity culture of TheNineties. His body conscious dresses were favorites of celebrities, actresses and models such as Creator/NaomiCampbell, Music/{{Madonna}}, Creator/ElizabethHurley and Princess Diana. His menswear was favored by people like Music/EltonJohn and the members of Music/DuranDuran. During his life, his most famous creation was probably the black dress worn by Hurley to a 1994 movie premiere, dubbed [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Versace_dress_of_Elizabeth_Hurley THAT Dress!]] by the press. Openly gay at a time when many prominent members of the LGBT community were still closeted, Versace became a [[LGBTFanBase gay icon]].

Gianni Versace (December 2, 1946 - July 15, 1997) was an Italian FashionDesigner whose flamboyant and outrageous styles helped define celebrity culture of TheNineties. His body conscious dresses were favorites of celebrities, actresses and models such as Creator/NaomiCampbell, Music/{{Madonna}}, Music/{{Cher}} and Princess Diana. His menswear was favored by people like Music/EltonJohn and the members of Music/DuranDuran. Perhaps his most famous creation was a [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_Versace_dress_of_Jennifer_Lopez low-cut green dress]] famously worn by Creator/JenniferLopez. Openly gay at a time when many prominent members of the LGBT community were still closeted, Versace became a [[LGBTFanBase gay icon]].

Gianni Versace (December 2, 1946 - July 15, 1997) was an Italian FashionDesigner whose flamboyant and outrageous styles helped define celebrity culture of TheNineties. His body conscious dresses were favorites of celebrities, actresses and models such as Creator/NaomiCampbell, Music/{{Madonna}}, Music/{{Cher}} and Princess Diana. His menswear was favored by people like Music/EltonJohn and the members of Music/DuranDuran. Perhaps his most famous creation was a low-cut green dress famously worn by Creator/JenniferLopez. Openly gay at a time when many prominent members of the LGBT community were still closeted, Versace became a [[LGBTFanBase gay icon]].

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!! Media featuring Gianni Versace


** His murder and its aftermath were portrayed in Creator/RyanMurphy's ''Series/TheAssassinationOfGianniVersace'', which was not authorized by the designer's estate. He was portrayed by actor Creator/EdgarRamirez.

Gianni Versace (December 2, 1946 - July 15, 1997) was an Italian FashionDesigner whose flamboyant and outrageous styles helped define celebrity culture of TheNineties. His body conscious dresses were favorites of celebrities, actresses and models such as Creator/NaomiCampbell, Music/{{Madonna}}, Music/{{Cher}} and Princess Diana. His menswear was favored by people like Music/EltonJohn and the members of Music/DuranDuran. Perhaps his most famous creation was a low-cut green dress famously worn by Creator/JenniferLopez. Openly gay at a time when many prominent members of the LGBT community were still closeted, Versace became a gay icon.

His murder and its aftermath were portrayed in Creator/RyanMurphy's ''Series/TheAssassinationOfGianniVersace'', which was not authorized by the designer's estate.

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Versace's success came concurrently with the anti-fashion grunge movement in the USA as well as the rise of more elegant and conservative Italian designer Giorgio Armani. Versace found success by going against that grain and designing colorful and outrageous clothes inspired by his home country's classical period. Often derided by critics as trashy, his collections were beloved by many and his ready-to-wear line, perfumes and accessories were a smashing success.

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Versace's prominance as a designer was overshadowed by his murder by a spree killer in 1997. He was widely mourned by his family, friends and fans around the world. His sister Donatella Versace took over his brand, and it continues to be a success.

Versace's success as a designer was overshadowed by his murder by a spree killer in 1997. He was widely mourned by his family, friends and fans around the world. His sister Donatella Versace took over his brand, and it continues to be a success.

Gianni Versace (December 2, 1946 - July 15, 1997) was an Italian FashionDesigner whose flamboyant and outrageous styles helped define celebrity culture of TheNineties. His body conscious dresses were favorites of celebrities, actresses and models such as Creator/NaomiCampbell, Music/{{Madonna}}, Music/{{Cher}} and Princess Diana. His menswear was favored by people like Music/EltonJohn and the members of Music/DuranDuran. Perhaps his most famous creation was a low-cut green dress famously worn by Creator/JenniferLopez. Openly gay at a time when many

Versace's success as a designer was overshadowed by his murder by a spree killer in 1997. He was widely mourned