Versace  
Founded in 1978, Versace is one of the world's leading international fashion houses. To ensure the highest quality, all Versace products are crafted by carefully selected manufacturers. Versace collections are distributed through a network of 240 exclusive boutiques, over 150 dedicated spaces in major department stores and duty-free areas, as well as a number of selective multi-brand boutiques in 60 countries. With a solid international presence, the Versace Group boasted sales in excess of 822 billion lira ($523 million USD) and net earnings of 18 billion lira ($11 million USD) in the 1999 fiscal year.