Gianni Versace was an Italian fashion designer and founder of the well known fashion brand Versace. The Versace brand produces fragrances, make-up, home furnishings, clothes and accessies, including Gianni Versace eyewear. Gianni Versace was tragically shot dead in 1997, at the age of 50, on the steps outside his Miami Beach mansion. Today, Gianni Versace eyewear models are considered classic vintage pieces that have an iconic style.
The first iconic pair of Gianni Versace sunglasses that has recently been made famous is the model worn here by Rihanna. This pair is a good example of the classic Gianni Versace eyewear style - thick, black frames adorned with gold decoration on the arms. This pair give Rihanna a classic vintage look, and she has teamed them with many different outfits, highlighting the adaptability of the style.
