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Santo Versace Biography

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Birthday: December 16, 1944 (Sagittarius)

Born In: Reggio Calabria

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Santo Domenico Versace is an Italian businessman and politician, who serves as the president and co-CEO of Milan-based Gianni Versace SpA, a luxury fashion company, founded by Gianni Versace, a renowned fashion designer and Santo’s brother. Santo Domenico Versace is, in fact, the business brain behind the company, supervising the major departments like communications, sales, distribution, production, and finance. After Gianni’s murder in 1997, Santo started playing an even more significant role in the company. He is an elected member of the Chamber of Deputies of the Italian Republic in the constituency of Calabria, and also a member of the political party, Alliance for Italy. Earlier, he was a member of the party, The People of Freedom. The Italian actor Giovanni Cirfiera portrayed Santo in the anthology series, ‘American Crime Story’, in January 2018. He is an advocate of ‘Made in Italy’ products and actively promotes them. He also supports the need for Italy to uphold its traditions of textiles and fashion.

Birthday: December 16, 1944 (Sagittarius)

Born In: Reggio Calabria

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Also Known As: Santo Domenico Versace

Age: 80 Years, 80 Year Old Males

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Francesca de Stefano (m. 2014), Christiana Cavalli (m. 1981; div. 2004)

father: Antonio Versace

mother: Francesca Versace

siblings: Donatella Versace, Gianni Versace, Tina Versace

children: Antonio Versace, Francesca Versace, Ramona Versace

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education: University of Messina

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  • 1

    What is Santo Versace known for in the fashion industry?

    Santo Versace is known for being the former CEO and co-owner of the Italian fashion house Versace.
  • 2

    How did Santo Versace contribute to the growth of Versace as a brand?

    Santo Versace played a key role in expanding Versace's global presence and diversifying its product lines.
  • 3

    What is Santo Versace's current role within the Versace company?

    Santo Versace currently serves as the President of Gianni Versace S.p.A., overseeing various aspects of the business.
  • 4

    How has Santo Versace been involved in philanthropic efforts?

    Santo Versace has been involved in various philanthropic initiatives, supporting causes such as art, culture, and education.
  • 5

    What are some notable collaborations or partnerships Santo Versace has been involved in?

    Santo Versace has collaborated with other luxury brands and designers, as well as worked on special projects within the fashion industry.

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Career
In 1968, after Santo Domenico Versace graduated from the university, he joined Credito Italiano in Reggio Calabria as a banker. Later he joined a high school as a teacher of economics and geography. In 1972, after he completed his military service, he opened his own accounting office in Reggio Calabria and Milan. In 1976, he moved to Milan, and joined his brother’s company, Gianni Versace SpA, as CEO, when it was founded in 1977. He is in-charge of several departments like sales, distribution, production and finance, and he helped the brand grow by focusing on communication, organization, productivity, and quality.
Meanwhile, in 1998, Santo was appointed President of the Italian Fashion Chamber, where he served for a year. In the same year, he became a shareholder of Viola Reggio Calabria Basketball.
After the death of Gianni, Santo took over 30 per cent of the company. His sister Donatella owns 20 per cent and her daughter Allegra Beck is now the top heir, as she inherited 50 per cent of the company when she turned 18.
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Personal Life
Santo Domenico Versace was born on December 16, 1944 in Reggio Calabria, Italy, to father Antonio and mother Francesca, who was a dressmaker and owned a boutique. He grew up with his younger brother Gianni and younger sister Donatella. He also had an elder sister, Tina, who died when she was 12, due to tetanus infection. When Santo was six, he started working with his father after school and continued to do so till he went to attend university. He graduated in 1968 from the University of Messina with a degree in economics.
He married Christiana Cavalli in 1981. They have two children, Francesca Christiana and Antonio Tina Santo. After 23 years of marriage, the couple divorced in 2004. Santo remarried lawyer Francesca de Stefano in 2014 and they have a daughter, Ramona Francesca.
Santo Versace was very shocked by his brother Gianni’s murder in 1997. Gianni was then 50. He was shot and killed on the steps of his Miami Beach mansion by the serial killer Andrew Cunanan.
Santo serves as the Chairman of Operation Smile Italy Onlus, a global association that deals with children with facial deformities.
Facts About Santo Versace
Santo Versace holds a degree in economics and has a keen interest in art and culture, showcasing a well-rounded and diverse set of interests.
He is known for his impeccable fashion sense and has been a key figure in shaping the iconic style of the Versace brand.
Santo Versace is passionate about philanthropy and has been involved in various charitable initiatives, demonstrating his commitment to giving back to the community.
He is a skilled negotiator and businessman, having successfully navigated the fashion industry for decades with strategic decision-making and innovation.
Santo Versace is a dedicated family man, known for his close relationship with his siblings and his commitment to preserving the legacy of the Versace brand.

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