Gianni Versace was an Italian fashion designer and designer, founder of the international Versace fashion house, which produces perfumes, cosmetics, accessories, clothing and household goods. Versace created costumes for films, theater and opera productions. He was a friend of Eric Clapton, Diana, Princess of Wales, Naomi Campbell, Duran Duran, Madonna, Elton John, Cher, Sting and many other celebrities. One of the first fashion designers who united the world of fashion and music. Gianni and his partner Antonio d'Amico[en] were regular participants of fashion parties.