Know Your Designer: Versace

Versace is an Italian label and the original designer was actually Gianni Versace instead of Donatella Versace. Their mother was a dressmaker and Gianni began his apprenticeship at a young age, helping her in embroidering of dresses. However, Gianni studied architecture before fashion design.

Gianni considered himself more of a tailor than a designer and he was also gay. He revived many fashion trends like the cat suit, the mini skirt, tights worn as trousers. In 1982, Versace started making costumes for theatre, opera and ballet.

Then, in 1997. Gianni Versace was gunned down outside his mansion in Miami Beach by spree killer Andrew Cunanan. Thereafter, Gianni's brother, Santo was announced as the new CEO of Versace holding and Donatella was the new head of design.

For more information and what are the latest trends Versace has to offer, you may want to visit the Versace webpage: www.versace.com

It's Versace Month!

Since it's Versace (say ver-sah-chay) month, I'll be showcasing many fashion shows and collections from this designer label. The next entry will give you the history and insight of Versace.

I will try to post my own designs and other stuff too!