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Glitz, glamour and tragedy: how Gianni Versace rewrote the rules of fashion

December 25, 2019July 18, 2017 by Editorial Team

Two decades have passed since the designer’s murder. From embracing celebrity power to challenging sartorial snobbery, it is clear he was ahead of his time

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