Founded in 1978 in Milan, Gianni Versace 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, including haute couture, prèt-à-porter, accessories, jewelry, watches, eyewear, fragrances, and home furnishings. Donatella Versace has been the 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 which continues to strengthen Versace’s position in contemporary culture.