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In Greek mythology, Medusa was both mesmerizing and deadly,

a beauty so striking she could turn men to stone.

Her face, both a warning and an allure, became the emblem

of legendary designer Gianni Versace's fashion empire.

The logo was not just a design choice, it was personal.

As children, Gianni and his siblings played among the ruins of Reggio de Calabria, where

an ancient Medusa head lay embedded in the ground.

It stayed with him, a symbol of power, seduction, and an untouchable prestige.

He chose her to represent his brand because, like Medusa, his creations made people fall in love.

And once they did, there was no turning back.

For years, Versace ruled fashion with that same intoxicating force.

His creations draped the world's most famous bodies, from Princess Diana to Madonna, to Elton John,

and the supermodels who define the 90s. Versace did not just design clothes. He built an empire

of excess, opulence, and unapologetic glamour. His runways were a spectacle,

his homes palatial, and his parties legendary. He transformed fashion into pop culture,

fusing high fashion with celebrity in a way no one had done before.

In a world of black and white minimalism, he painted in bold, golds, rich reds, and yes,

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