Gianni Versace S.p.A., usually referred to as Versace, is an Italian fashion label founded by Gianni Versace in 1978. The first Versace boutique was opened in Milan's Via della Spiga in 1978. VERSACE designer sunglasses are among the worlds leading names in eye wear fashion. Today, VERSACE is one of the world's leading international fashion houses. VERSACE designs, markets and distributes luxury clothing, accessories, fragrances, makeup and home furnishings under the various brands of the VERSACE Group. VERSACE designer sunglasses have the most recognizable mythological logo of a Medusa head on the hinge.