By Lowri Turner
1997
ISBN: 0-233-99342-8
128 pages, 90 color photos
$22.95 hardcover
OUT OF PRINT
Here is the full story of the monumental life and the shocking assassination
of oneof the greatest, most revered and flamboyant fashion designers of
the 20th Century. From his humble beginnings to ruler of a multi-million
dollar empire, Versace’s life, friends, sumptuous homes, exotic personal
life, family and fabulous creations are portrayed in this beautiful book
filled with full-color photographs of his supermodels and personal belongings.
His style reflected the glory and magnificence of the Roman Empire — whether
in designing clothing, interiors or accessories — and yet he greatly influenced
and defined contemporary taste. Along with his sister and brother, Versace
built a legend around the family name and forged an internationally powerful
brand that is a byword for glamour and extravagance. The author also discusses
the tragic death, the rumors about a possible Mafia hit on Versace, the
life of his alleged assassin, Andrew Cunanan, and the extraordinary memorial
service in July 1997, attended by scores of celebrities, including Princess
Diana and Elton John, as well as the supermodels he made so famous.
The author is former fashion editor with the London Evening Standard
and a regular contributor to Cosmopolitan, Woman's Journal, Sunday Times,
Daily Mail and the BBC TV's Looking Good.
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