Italian fashion designer, Giovanni Maria “Gianni” Versace, was the founder of the luxury, high-end brand, ‘Versace’ and after her death, Donatella Francesca Versace inherited a part of this international fashion label and became the new head of design. became.
On 15 July 1997, today, Gianni Versace was shot outside his Miami Beach mansion, closely watched by his UK stylist, Dean Aslett, who attended and stayed with Gianni at his beach house. The 50-year-old was murdered by Andrew Cunanan who committed suicide 8 days after Versace was murdered. There has also been a television series dedicated to Gianni’s assassination, “The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story” based on Maureen Orth’s book, “Vulgar Favors: The Assassination of Gianni Versace”.
Donatella captioned the post and wrote, “We always made each other smile. Gianni, I miss you every day Gianni Versace, 2 December 1946 – 15 July 1997” Gianni’s posts on her Instagram page are often accompanied by heartwarming captions that reflect her love for her brother.
“This photo was taken exactly 25 years ago in Modena, Italy. Gianni and I attended a charity concert- feels like tomorrow” captioned Donatella on June 13, 2021.
On December 2, 2020, she dedicated a birthday post to Gianni and wrote, “Today is my brother Gianni’s birthday. Not a day goes by when I don’t think about him. Happy Birthday Gianni”
The Italian sibling designer duo may have changed the fashion industry with their combined talent, but a fashion icon was brutally murdered while enjoying his leisure time with his friends at his private place , it is poignantly unfair and is one of the most famous cases. In the late 90s because it was also the largest unsuccessful manhunt in American history.
“It was New York, January 28, 1995. Here I am with my brothers Gianni and Elton. We were attending a charity event to raise money for the Elton Johns AIDS Foundation.
Elton was one of the first people who dared to stand up and do something to fight the AIDS crisis. My brother was courageous enough to be the first to come out and publicly support him.
Two true great men. I am still blessed to have Elton as my friend and to have a brother like Gianni. Donatella wrote in her Instagram post. She lost her dear brother but the world lost a true fashion icon as well as a philanthropist.
“Gianni was my stylist that night. I couldn’t express my opinion on one thing. She chose my clothes, my hair, my makeup, and my jewelry. I had nothing!
The bondage top, leather skirt, and long black boots with gold chainrings were from our Fall 92 collection, titled “Miss S&M”!” captioned Donatella who also portrays the nature of progressiveness and acumen, Gianni did as well in 1993.
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