Little Book Of Versace (the Story Of The Iconic Fashion House)

By (author) Graves Laia Farran
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An illustrated exploration of the story of the brand, from its creation in 1978 by Gianni Versace to its iconic status today. Featuring images of red-carpet moments, key pieces, and stunning catwalk shows.
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''Don''t be into trends. Don''t make fashion own you, but you decide what you are, what you want to express by the way you dress...'' - Gianni Versace

From Elizabeth Hurley''s safety pin dress to Jennifer Lopez''s plunging green gown, Versace has always been a brand at the cutting edge of fashion. With a foot firmly placed in pop culture, Versace is beloved by fashionistas and celebrities alike, providing iconic moments like Lil Nas X''s gold armour at the 2021 Met Gala, many of Elton John''s eclectic tour outfits and the gown worn by Lady Diana in her posthumous tribute in Harper''s Bazaar.

Exquisitely illustrated and expertly written, this book explores the story of the brand, from its creation in 1978 by Gianni Versace to its iconic status today. Featuring images of red-carpet moments, key pieces and stunning catwalk shows, this is a fabulous collection of all things Versace.

Biographical note:
A stylist and journalist specializing in fashion and beauty, Laia Farran Graves has also worked for publications such as Vogue, InStyle, Glamour, Marie Claire and the Sunday Times Style magazine. Laia lives in Brighton, England.
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Keen engagement in subject matter by millennial and gen Z, with #versace having over 2.3B views on TikTok, and the @versace Instagram having 25.4m followers and the hashtag having 21m mentions.

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The Little Books of Fashion series has sold over a million copies worldwide, with this new addition following in its footsteps.

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2023 marks 45 years since the company''s founding in Milan.

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Brand is beloved for its 90s kitsch aesthetic, as well as its multiple iconic red-carpet moments, including Elizabeth Hurley''s safety pin dress and Jennifer Lopez''s plunging green gown.