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Gianni Versace
Gianni Versace, the Prince of Fashion, his life was cut short during his
prime. His designs are innovative, almost risque, the genius behind them
apparent.
GIANNI VERSACE - A SHORT BIOGRAPHY
1946 Gianni Versace was born in Reggio Calabria on December 2.
1972 At the age of 25 he decides to move to Milan and works as a fashion
designer, drawing his first pret-a-porter collections for Genny,
Complice and Callaghan.
1975 He presents his first leather collection, created for Complice.
1978 On March 28 he presensts his first collection for Women signed with
his own name in a fashion show at the Palazzo della Permanente, in
Milan.
1979 Versace, who has always paid great attention to his image, starts a
fortunate collaboration with the American photographer Richard Avedon.
1982 Versace wins the first of a series of awards that will crown his
career: "L Occhio d Oro" for the best fashion designer of the 1982/83
Fall/Winter collection for women; in this collection he displays the
famous metal garments, now a classic feature of his fashion. The same
year, he begins a collaboration with the Teatro alla Scala and designs
costumes for the Richard Strauss ballet "Josephlegende"; the stage
design is by the painter Luigi Veronesi.
1983 He creates the costumes for Gustav Mahler s ballet "Lieb und Leid"
and on October 21, with the Comune di Milano s patronage, the show. "E
Design" opens its doors at the Padiglione di Arte Contemporanea where
Gianni Versace displays a synthesis of his technological research.
1984 Versace creates the costumes for Donizetti s "Don Pasquale" and for
the ballet "Dyonisos" directed by Maurice Bejart, both held at the
Teatro alla Scala. In October, at the Piccolo Teatro di Milano, the
Belgian choreographer creates a triptych danse in honour of the launch
of the fragrance for men "Versace l Homme".
1985 In Paris, on the occasion of the European presentation of the same
fragrance, a contemporary art show is organized, bringing together the
works of internationally renowned artists concerning Versace s fashion.
Young people have always been a major source of inspiration for Versace
and on October 2, the fashion designer is at the Victoria & Albert
Museum in London to give a talk on his fashion for a large group of
students, and to illustrate the show "Arte e moda".
1986 A year in which awards and shows intertwine. On January 24, the
President of the Italian Republic Francesco Cossiga confers the
decoration of "Commendatore della Repubblica Italiana" on him; the
National Field Museum in Chicago presents a major retrospective show on
the work of Versace in the last ten years. On October 22, in Paris,
during the show "Gianni Versace: Obiettivo Moda", illustrating the
professional collaboration between Versace and internationally renowned
photographers (Avedon, Newton, Penn, Weber, Barbieri, Gastel, etc.),
Jacques Chirac assigns the "Grande Medaille de Vermeil de la Ville de
Paris" to Versace. On November 14, the premiere of the ballet "La
metamorphose des dieux" by Malraux is presented in Brussels. The
costumes are designed by Gianni Versace and the choreography is by
Maurice Bejart.
1987 In January Bob Wilson stages Richard Strauss "Salome" for the Scala
and asks Versace to design the costumes; on March 31, Bejart presents
"Leda and the Swan" at the Scala, with costumes by Versace; on April 7,
the book "Versace Teatro" published by Franco Maria Ricci.is presented.
In June, Gianni Versace goes to Russia in the retinue of Bejart, for
whom he designs the costumes of the "Ballet du XX Siecle" broadcasted
throughout the world from Leningrad within the programm "The white
nights of dance". In September Versace s huge professional contribution
to the theatre is rewarded with the "Maschera D Argento" prize. On
September 21, "Souvenir de Leningrad", a ballet by Bejart s new dance
company, makes its debut in Lausanne, and even on this occasion
Versace s contribution is crucial.
1988 Versace goes to Paris to design the stage costumes for Zizi
Jeanmaire s last recital at the Bouffes du Nord; on March 30, in
Brussels, alongside Maurice Bejart, he presents the costumes for the
ballet inspired by Evita Peron in an absolute premiere at the Theatre
Royal de la Monnaie. On June 8, the jury of the "Cutty Sark" nominates
him the most creative and innovative fashion designer for men; in
September Versace opens a 600 sqm. showroom in Madrid, his first
boutique in Spain. On December 20 he is once again in Paris to design
the costumes for the ballet "Java Forever", with Zizi Jenamaire,
presented at the Opera Comique to celebrate the Bicentenary of the
French Revolution.
1989 On January 25, the opening of the "Atelier Versace" - a workshop
where high fashion models are created - is announced at a soiree held at
the Gare d Orsay, attended by Madame Mitterand, where also the film "The
fortune of friendship" recounting the relationship between Versace and
Maurice Bejart, is presented. On April 13, the exhibition "L abito per
pensare", is inaugurated at the Castello Sforzesco in Milan, through
historical and social interpretations, it displays 25 years of activity
in fashion and in the theatre, a crucial stage in the evolution of the
history of costume. On May 16, on the occasion of the celebration for
the Bicentenary of the French Revolution, Bejart invites him to Paris to
design the costumes of the ballet "Chaka Zulu", inspired by L. Senghor s
poem. On July 6, in Milan, Versace presents "Versus", a new line for
young people - manufactured by the Manifatture Itierre of the Gruppo
Pantrem, - which explores informal themes and puts itself forward as an
alternative to so-called conventional ways of dressing. On November 14
there is yet another ballet: Bejart stages:"Elegie pour Elle" at the
Cirque Royal in Brussels, and the Costumes are designed by Versace once
again.
1990 The "Atelier" collection is presented in a fashion show at the
Hotel Ritz, Paris, in the early part of the year; in April Versace opens
his second boutique in New York, and the eleventh in the United States,
in the prestigious Madison Avenue. On October 21 John Cox i naugurates
the theatri ca. l s eas on of the Opera, San Francisco, with Richard
Strauss "Capriccio" and the costumes are designed By Versace.
l991 On January 7, the show "Versace Teatro" is inaugurated at the Royal
Royal College of Art in London; in March the fragrance "Versus" is
launched and on May 14, in collaboration with Omar Calabrese, Versace
attends the presentation of the book "Vanitas, lo stile dei sensi" in
Milan. In June, a new Versace boutique is opened in Paris, in the famous
Fbg. St. Honore. In June, Istante and Versus open their first two
Italian stores in via San Pietro all Orto, in Milan; "Signature" ,
Versace s classic line, is launched. In October, the up-dated version of
the show "L abito per pensare" arrives in Japan, at the Kobe City
Museum; on October 26, William Forsythe stages his ballets at the
Statische Buhnen, Frankfurt, and Versace designs the costumes. In
December, Versace is awarded the "L Occhio d Oro" prize for the fourth
time, proclaiming him the most inventive creator of the year.
1992 January, Paris: the second volume of "Versace Teatro" comes out,
published by Franco Maria Ricci: on February 27, the fragrance "Versus
Donna" is presented at the Versus boutique in Milan; in Munich, the
itinerant show "Theater der Mode" celebrates Versace s latest stylistic
and theatrical creations. On May 28 a new Versace showroom opens its
doors: here, in a five-storey bulding situated in the prestigious Old
Bond Street, the creative universe of the fashion designer is displayed
in all its modernity. At the end of May, Elton John s world tour make
its debut; the singer is an ardent admirer of Versace, whom he asks to
design his stage costumes. New York, 14 September: as testimonial for
the Italian Trade Commission, Gianni Versace inaugurates the charity
Gala "Rock N Rule", the profits of which are given to the Amfar
anti-AIDS Association; Versace opens a new boutique at Bergdorf Goodman.
In October, a new watch was born: "La Meduse" from the Signature line,
added to the Premiere watch collection. New York decides to organise an
important retrospective show at the Fashion Institute of Technology on
the Italian designer s work: "Versace: Signatures". (6 Nov - 9 Jan)
1993 On 1 February the "Council of Fashion Designers of America" assigns
the much coveted American Fashion Oscar award to Versace. The book
"South Beach Stories" comes out in New York, published by Leonardo Arte.
On March 25, Maurice Bejart stages the ballet "Sissi, the Anarchic
Empress" at the Sadler s Wells Theatre in London, with Gianni Versace s
irreplaceable costumes. In May "Home Signature" is launched, a line of
products for the home: table porcelain manufactured by Rosenthal,
carpets, quilts and cushions. Milan, 10 November; the book "Vanitas,
Ricami e Decori - Decori e Ricami" - published by Leonardo Arte- is
officially presented at the Versus boutique.
1994 Versace is in Berlin where he opens a 600 sqm. showroom on the
famous Kurfurstendamm. New York, 30 March: Gianni Versace presents the
book "Designs", an abridged English edition of " Vanitas, Ricami e
Decori Decori e Ricami", at Bergdorf Goodman s. Worldwide launch of the
2 new Versace fragrances: RED & JEANS. Berlin, 15 September: Opening of
the of travelling exhibition "VERSACE SIGNATURES" at the
Kunstgewerbemuseum that will be held till November 25, 1994. This year
the exhibition includes a new section dedicated to the "Home" line, in
addition to those regarding embroideries, timeless fashion, prints,
leather, and the theater costumes. October 1994 - the book "L UOMO SENZA
CRAVATTA"(the man without tie) by Gianni Versace comes out. It s the
fourth volume of the Vanitas series , published by Leonardo Arte.
1995 January 17 - Inauguration of the Richard Avedon s exhibition:
"Richard Avedon 1944-1994" sponsorised by Versace and officially hosted
by the Milan City Council in the Palazzo reale - Sala delle Cariatidi (
from January 18 to March 5). March 3 - "How Near Heaven", new
performance of the American Ballet Theatre receives its World Premiere
at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C.
Coreography by Twyla Tharp, for whom Gianni Versace designes the
marvellous costumes. May 1st, premiere at the Metropolitan Opera House
in New York June 14. London: Gianni Versace boutique in Old Bond Street.
Gianni Versace and Elton John party for the Elton John Aids Foundation.
Unique and signed copies of Gianni Versace s new book "Men without ties"
will be on sale during the party. The book doesn t go on national
release until the following morning. June 15. Booksigning of "Men
without ties" at Harrod s. End of October - the book "DO NOT DISTURB) by
Gianni Versace comes out. It s the fifth volume of the Vanitas series,
published by Leonardo Arte.
1997 On July, Gianni Versace was gunned down in his South Beach home in
Miami, Florida. On July 23, 1997, the prime suspect for Gianni Versace s
killing was found dead in a Miami Beach boathouse.
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