Today, Gianni Versace would have turned 76. One of the greatest designers of his time, who founded the fashion house, which became a symbol of glamor and luxury, was shot dead on the threshold of his own villa in Miami on July 15, 1997.
In the fashion industry, his name is known to everyone, as well as his collections, glorify female beauty. A fan of high-profile parties, Versace was constantly surrounded by his star friends and fans. Some of them are in our review.
ELTON JOHN
One of Gianni Versace’s closest friends was singer Elton John. He not only went on stage in Versace suits, but also spent time with him, organized charity events, and consulted on creative issues. Especially for Elton, Gianni developed the design of his album, and after the death of the fashion designer, the musician dedicated the disc “The big picture” to his friend.
NAOMI CAMPBELL
Gianni Versace adored his models – he was one of those designers who ushered in the era of supermodels. Gianni invited 15-16 leading figures of the industry to his shows at once and paid them triple fees. Claudia Schiffer, Nadia Auermann, Gia Carangi, Janice Dickinson, Linda Evangelista, Polina Porizkova, Brooke Shields, Cindy Crawford – these are just a few of the names that, thanks to him, shone even brighter. But the main favorite of Versace has always been Naomi Campbell.
PRINCESS DIANA
Barely freed from a hateful marriage and a strict court dress code, Princess Diana finally began to show her own taste in choosing outfits. As it turned out, the aesthetics of the Italian designer were closest to her. She was happy to wear pastel-colored suits created especially for her, and luxurious evening dresses.
SYLVESTER STALLONE
It would seem that what could Gianni Versace and action hero Sylvester Stallone have in common? It turns out they had a strong male friendship. Sylvester was a regular guest of the Italian fashion house shows, chose Versace suits for important events, and even became the face of the brand. In 1993, he starred in a commercial for Versace Home Collection homewares alongside Claudia Schiffer. Celebrities tried on the images of Adam and Eve.
ELIZABETH TAYLOR
In addition, the designer’s close friends were Hugh Grant, Luciano Pavarotti, Cher, Madonna, Tina Turner, Elizabeth Taylor, Jane Fonda, and others.