Fashion Designers who died on July 15

Take a focused look at the fashion designers who passed away on July 15. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1997 Gianni Versace

  Gianni Versace was an Italian fashion designer best known for founding the international fashion house Versace. Renowned for his bold, innovative designs that merged luxury with a provocative aesthetic, Versace became a leading force in reinventing haute couture. His work was instrumental in positioning Milan as a global fashion capital, and he is credited with popularizing the supermodel culture of … [bio]