Founded in Milan in 1978, Gianni Versace Srl is one of the leading international fashion design houses and a symbol of Italian luxury worldwide. It designs, manufactures, distributes and retails fashion and lifestyle products, including haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories, jewelry, watches, eyewear, fragrances and homewares bearing the distinctive Medusa logo. The Versace Group distributes its products through the global DOS network, which includes more than 200 boutiques in major cities and more than 1500 wholesalers worldwide. Donatella Versace has been Versace's artistic director since 1997, leading the brand into the 21st century. Today, Versace represents its heritage through its powerful and fearless designs, while reaching new global audiences, which will continue to strengthen Versace's place in contemporary culture.