Founded in 1978 in Milan, Gianni Versace S.r.l. is one of the leading international fashion design houses and a symbol of Italian luxury worldwide. It designs, manufactures, distributes and retails fashion and lifestyle products bearing distinctive signifiers of the brand such as the iconic Medusa head and the Greca pattern. Donatella Versace has been Artistic Director of Versace since 1997 and has steered the brand into the 21st century. Today, Versace represents its heritage through its strong and fearless designs, while addressing a new global audience that continues to strengthen Versace’s position in contemporary culture. In 2019, Gianni Versace S.r.l. joined Capri Holdings Limited, forming a new global fashion luxury group with Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo. The eyewear collection, under license since 2003, is characterized by high-end materials as well as a recognizable design aesthetic. Versace Eyewear pairs contemporary shapes with distinctive brand codes.
