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What are Gianni Versace’s most famous dresses? From Liz Hurley’s safety pin frock to Donatella’s belt dress

Founder of high-end fashion house Versace, Giovanni Maria Versace, is credited with creating some of the brands most iconic outfits, accessories and perfumes

Lauren Windle

Published: 19:59, 25 Apr 2018
Updated: 20:00, 25 Apr 2018

FOUNDER of high-end fashion house Versace, Giovanni Maria Versace, is credited with creating some of the brands most iconic outfits, accessories and perfumes.

The Italian designer tragically died in 1997 when he was shot outside his Miami home by deranged serial killer Andrew Cunanan.

Gianni Versace was known for working with the top supermodels - here Linda Evangelista, Cindy Crawford, Naomi Campbell and Christy Turlington all walk in the 1991 autumn/winter Versace show lip syncing to George Michael's Freedom — Gianni Versace was known for working with the top supermodels - here Linda Evangelista, Cindy Crawford, Naomi Campbell and Christy Turlington all walk in the 1991 autumn/winter Versace show lip syncing to George Michael's FreedomCredit: Rex Features

Cunanan committed suicide eight days later. Giovanni's body was cremated in Italy and his ashes were scattered near his family home in Italy.

But years on, the Italian designer's passion for luxury fashions and his iconic dresses still live on.

Gianni founded the fashion house in 1978 and quickly gained international recognition for his bold designs and sexy silhouettes.

He also became known for stocking up his front row with big name celebs like Naomi Campbell, Linda Evangeliasta and Christy Turlington.

What are Gianni Versace's most famous dresses?

Liz Hurley - 1994

Liz was catapulted into the limelight when she stepped out with Hugh Grant in that iconic safety pin dress in 1994 — Liz was catapulted into the limelight when she stepped out with Hugh Grant in that iconic safety pin dress in 1994Credit: Rex Features

Princess Diana - 1996

Princess Diana turned heads in this vibrant Versace design at a gala in 1996 — Princess Diana turned heads in this vibrant Versace design at a gala in 1996Credit: Getty - Contributor

Carla Bruni - 1995

Carla Bruni wowed in this knock-out scalloped silk dress at the 1995 spring/summer Versace haute couture show — Carla Bruni wowed in this knock-out scalloped silk dress at the 1995 spring/summer Versace haute couture showCredit: Getty - Contributor

Kate Moss - 1996

Kate Moss ruled the runway in the 1996 autumn/winter show in this dazzling wedding dress — Kate Moss ruled the runway in the 1996 autumn/winter show in this dazzling wedding dressCredit: Corbis - Getty

Helena Christensen - 1992

Gianni boldly introduced fetish-wear into the mainstream in 1992 with designs like this one modelled by Helena Christensen, which was first showcased by his sister Donatella — Gianni boldly introduced fetish-wear into the mainstream in 1992 with designs like this one modelled by Helena Christensen, which was first showcased by his sister DonatellaCredit: Corbis - Getty

Linda Evangelista - 1990

Linda power dressed in this Versace suit at the opening on the New York Versace store in 1990 — Linda power dressed in this Versace suit at the opening on the New York Versace store in 1990Credit: This content is subject to copyright.

Kate Moss - 1996

Kate modelled this striking yellow and blue asymmetric design in the 1996 autumn/winter Versace show — Kate modelled this striking yellow and blue asymmetric design in the 1996 autumn/winter Versace showCredit: Getty - Contributor

Linda Evangelista - 1993

Linda walked the catwalk in this stunning tropical print slip dress — Linda walked the catwalk in this stunning tropical print slip dressCredit: Getty - Contributor

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When is The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story on?

The show made its British debut on BBC Two on February 28 2018 at 9pm.

Those who miss any of the nine-part series will be able to catch up on BBC iPlayer.

The American series went head-to-head with BBC One murder mystery Shetland and ITV favourite Benidorm.

US viewers were given a head start on the drama, which was officially released on FX on Wednesday, January 17.

Trailer for The Assassination of Gianni Versace set to air on BBC Two

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