Giovanni "Gianni" Versace was born December 2, 1946 in Italy.
As a child, Versace learnt about dressmaking from his mother.
At age 25, Giovanni moved to Milan to work in fashion design.
Versace designed for Fiori Fiorentini, De Parisi, Genny, and Complice.
Versace presented his first signature collection for women at the Palazzo della Permanente Art Museum of Milan.
In 1978, he opened his first boutique in Milans Via della Spiga.
In 1982, Versace started making costumes for the theatre, opera and ballet.
Versace suffered a tragic death when in 1997 he was shot outside his home in Florida.
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