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Jul 3, 2012 7:30 AM EDT
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Fashion Gossip: 12 Houses, So Much Drama

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Versace

Date Founded: 1978
Most Notable Designers: Gianni Versace (1978-1997), Donatella Versace (1997 - present)
Muses Throughout History: Madonna, Elizabeth Hurley, Linda Evangelista, Gisele Bündchen
Most Famous Contribution To Fashion: Versace's scarf-printed pieces were ubiquitous in the '90s, and its over-the-top gold accessories are still an oft-copied styling trick.
House Drama: Gianni Versace was murdered in 1997 by serial killer Andrew Cunanan.

Illustrations by Gabriela Alford

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