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Groninger Museum to showcase retrospective on Gianni Versace

The Groninger Museum in the Netherlands has announced that it will showcase a retrospective on the late fashion designer Gianni Versace in 2022. Described by the museum as one of the “most influential couturiers,” the exhibition will honour Versace and his trailblazing designs, showcase men’s and women’s outfits, accessories, fabrics, drawings,...

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Donatella talks American politics, her brother, and the 'JLo Dress' from the SS20 collection

During her 2019 Forces of Fashion Conference talk, Donatella Versace touches on everything from the revival of Jennifer Lopez's iconic Versace dress, her thoughts on the current state of American politics, and the pressure of living up to her brother's legacy. Source: Vogue, YouTube.

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Five things to know about Versace

Italian fashion giant Versace, known for its Medusa head logo and being one of the few remaining family-controlled businesses in the industry, is reportedly being sold to US fashion group Michael Kors. The deal, worth around 2 billion USD, provides for the Versace family to continue to play a role, according to media reports. Here are five...

Culture

6 Fashion Films & Documentaries to Watch in 2018

London - The fashion industry has produced its own pearls of beauty and wonder within the field of cinematography over the years. Considering the fact that the two sectors are both visually driven, it seems only natural that film in fashion go hand in hand. Whether they be in the form of a documentary, a short movie or a fashion-focused comedy...

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Penelope Cruz to play Donatella Versace in 'American Crime Story'

Penelope Cruz will play her first major television role as Donatella Versace in FX's "Versace: American Crime Story," the third season of the hit show, the network said Monday. The Oscar-winning Spanish actress will be joined by Edgar Ramirez ("Point Break," "The Girl on the Train") who will play Gianni Versace in the series looking at the...

Design

Investcorp at the lookout for new European luxury firms to invest

Bahrain-based firm Investcorp, the former owner of Gucci, is fit for purpose with itsquest for iconic brands. Since 2012, Investcorp has invested in George Jensen, shown interest in Gianni Versace SpA and eyed Roberto Cavalli Group. “We developed a legacy with the landmark deals that we’ve done, and have invested in over 40 separate retail...

Design

Revenues rocket in 2013 for Gianni Versace

REPORT_ Italian high-end fashion house Gianni Versace closed 2013 enjoying a 17.2 percent increase in revenues, which came in at 479.2 million euros. Net profit grew 27.6 percent to 10.9 million euro, compared to 8.5 million euro in 2012. EBITDA, due to currency fluctuations increased 59.7 percent to euro 71 million euro and accounted for 14.8...

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Blues Clothing: Boosting luxury retail in India

Blues Clothing Company (BCC), the retail company known for selling luxury brands like Gianni Versace, Corneliani, Corneliani ID, Bench & Bar, John Smedley and Cadini across India is on a diversification mode. And to take the legacy forward, BCC has diversified into interiors, Blues Home -- a one stop shop for all interior requirements. Now, BCC...

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High-end fashion gets auctioned

Fashion Houses are upset with upcoming fashion auctions that are put on without the designer's prior approval - or even knowledge. Next week, Gianni Versace dresses go up for sale with a model in the sale room catwalking each of the 238 items. Yet the house of Versace only discovered the sale was happening when the "Special Gianni Versace"...