Article: VERSACE'S; GOLDEN TOUCH.(News)

Everything Gianni Versace touched turned to gold - especially his clothes.

The 50-year-old design legend turned the fashion world on its head with his opulent glamour and gilt- edged vulgarity.

Gold buttons, brash prints and vibrant clashing colours were his trademark ... and celebrities loved him for it.

For anyone who hadn't heard of Gianni Versace, fashion's King of Rock 'n' Roll, Liz Hurley's famous safety pin dress sorted that.

Versace's high profile in the UK had already overtaken fellow Italian and rival Giorgio Armani.

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