Gianni Versace Biography

- In 2007, a specially-written ballet was performed in La Scala, Milan to mark the 10th anniversary of the fashion designer's death.

- Versace designs, markets and distributes luxury clothing, accessories, fragrances, makeup and home furnishings under the various brands of the Versace Group.

- He was influenced by Andy Warhol.

- His 1982 collection introduced metallic garments that would become his trademark.