In 1972, Gianni Versace designed his first collections for Callaghan, Genny, and Complice. In 1978, the company launched under the name "Gianni Versace Donna."The first Versace boutique was opened in Milan's Via della Spiga in 1978.Versace was one of the few independent designers who was in control of everything about the brand, from designing to retailing.In 1982, the company expanded into the accessory, jewelry, home furnishing, and china industries.In 1993, Donatella Versace created the "Young Versace" line as well as "Versus."In 1994, the brand gained widespread international coverage due to the black Versace dress of Elizabeth Hurley, referred to at the time as "that dress".
