Versace, one of the most prominent international designer houses, will be present on our islands with their haute couture collection at the Malta International Fashion Show organised by Renaissance Productions Ltd. Versace joins an extraordinary list of top designers who have confirmed their participation at the Malta International Fashion Show, Passion for Fashion, being held on Saturday in Fort Manoel with Valletta as a breath-taking backdrop.
Gianni Versace, considered one of the most talented fashion designers of his time, was born in Reggio Calabria in 1946. At age 25 he was creating collections for the top fashion houses of the times. With the help of his brother Santo, he founded his own company in 1978. Gianni Versace SpA is now one of the leading international fashion design houses and a symbol of Italian luxury world-wide.
Gianni’s bold creative genius consistently challenged the boundaries of the fashion industry. His distinctive cuts, vibrant prints and unconventional materials brilliantly united high art and contemporary culture and he quickly earned international praise and recognition.
Following Gianni Versace’s premature death, the company is now ably managed by his brother Santo, president and co-chief executive officer of Gianni Versace S.p.A, based in Milan, and by Gianni’s younger sister Donatella, who is vice-president of the board and creative director of the Versace Group.
The Versace atelier joins an amazing list of Italian designers of international fame presenting their collections in Malta. These include Valentino, Armani, Roberto Cavalli, Enrico Coveri, Ferré, Gai Mattiolo, Gucci, Rocco Barocco, Blumarine, Mariella Burani, Iceberg and La Perla.
The directors of Renaissance Productions Ltd, Dr Anton Tabone and Mr Amabile Zammit, the organisers of this exclusive event, in collaboration with TV Moda and the Malta Tourism Authority, said that they are extremely pleased with the way things are turning out. “This is all so exciting. The interest being generated locally and abroad is amazing. This is surely going to be an event to remember. And, to top it all, Malta will be seen in a truly glamorous light, as international high fashion blends into the historic setting of Fort Manoel and the beautiful background of Valletta.”
Passion for Fashion is sponsored by Air Malta, Camilleri Wines, Diamonds International, HSBC, Jaguar, Kinnie, MIDI, MISSHA, The Victoria Hotel and Vodafone. Seated VIP tickets at Lm25 are available from Diamonds International’s outlets in Valletta and Portomaso. Seated tickets at Lm15 are available from St James Cavalier.