A longawaited and highly intimate visual history of Versace, the glamorous and globally renowned Italian fashion house Versace8212a name that epitomizes Italian opulence, bold sexiness, and a flair for the extravagant8212holds its place firmly in the fashion world as a legendary and iconic luxury brand Taking over the creative artistic direction of the familyrun fashion house in 1997, the enigmatic and alluring Donatella Versace has since catapulted the brand into popular culture, cementing Versace as a goto label for Alist celebrities This richly illustrated tome chronicles Donatella8217s interpretation of Versace in the twentyfirst century and her remarkable work as the curator and face of Versace Versace includes exclusive contemporary and archival imagery from runway and backstage shots to intimate scenes at the Versace atelier, with accompanying original essays penned by fashion8217s most authoritative voices Featuring arresting photography by Richard Avedon, Irving Penn, and Steven Meisel, among many others images of Versace fashions modeled by the original supers, such as Christy Turlington, Naomi Campbell, and Linda Evangelista and redcarpet coverage of Hollywood8217s elite wearing dazzling Versace couture, this glittering volume delivers the magnetic vibrancy, supreme luxury, and glamour quotient that define Versace