Giovanni Maria "Gianni" Versace 2 December 1946 – 15 July 1997) was an Italian fashion designer, socialite and businessman. He was the founder of Versace an international luxury-fashion house that produces accessories, fragrances, make-up, home furnishings and clothes. He also designed costumes for theatre and films. As a friend of Eric Clapton, Princess Diana, Kate Moss, Madonna, Elton John, and many other celebrities, he was one of the first designers to link fashion to the music world. 

On 15 July 1997, he was murdered outside his Miami Beach mansion, Casa Casuarina, by spree killer Andrew Cunanan. Versace was 50 years old. Cunanan committed suicide 8 days later.

At the time of his death, Versace's empire was valued at $807 million and included 130 boutiques across the world.

He left 50% of his fashion empire to his niece. Allegra Versace worth $500 million when she turned 18 in 2004.

He chose the image of Medusa as the brand's logo because he saw it as a symbol of power, strength, and beauty. Medusa represents power and is a strong woman who is able to turn anyone to stone with one look. 

No rips, tears or stains. like new. Any blurring or shadows are not the tie but my photography, sorry.