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How is Versace still shaping men's fashion?

Answer:
Before he was gunned down outside his Miami Beach mansion on July 15, 1997, fashion designer Gianni Versace

was poised to enter the top tier of the fashion industry. His internationally renowned fashion house, Versace, was about to go public, taking its place among the top fashion houses of all time.

Since his death, his sister Donatella has managed to keep Versace at the forefront of fashion, impressing fashion critics and fashionistas alike. Still, we are left to ponder the impact Gianni had on the industry, particularly on men's fashion. His signature designs were bold - too bold for some critics who declared his men's fashions too feminine or flashy or, worse, narcissistic.

However, there's no denying Gianni Versace's impact on men's fashion, which took inspiration from the street and more often than not, suggesting overt sexuality and even bondage.

Gianni Versace made an imprint on men's fashion that was ahead of its time and remains a part of men's fashion 10 years later. We see him in the bright colors, the melding of art and fashion, and in the shapes inspired by dressmaking and women's clothing design.

Always prone to describing himself as more tailor than designer, Gianni Versace made smart cuts that were the basis for his men's fashion collections. Unforgettable.