Versace is an Italian fashion house founded in 1978 in Milan by designer Gianni Versace. His bold collections, inspired by both pop art and classical antiquity, quickly made the brand a symbol of glamour and sensuality. The emblem with the head of Medusa is among the most recognizable in the world of fashion. After Gianni's tragic death in 1997, creative direction was taken over by his sister Donatella Versace.
The brand is known for its star-studded faces and advertising campaigns featuring Madonna, Elton John, Britney Spears and many supermodels. Today Versace offers women's and men's fashion, accessories, home collections and perfumes.