Artist Research - Gianni Versace

Born: 2 December 1946
Died: 15 July 1997 (aged 50)

Awards won:

Commendatore Della Repubblica Italiana (1986)
American Fashion Oscar (1993)

Versace produces accessories, fragrances, make-up and home furnishings as well as clothing.

He designed costumes for the theatre and screen, and is considered the first designer to link fashion and music.

Versace's Wikipedia, Versace's Website.