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Who owns Versace?

Versace is owned by Capri Holdings (the United Kingdom, NYSE: CPRI), which acquired the brand on 31 December 2018 for $2.1 billion.[1][2] Versace was founded in 1978 in Milan and was independent until 2018.

Key facts

Current owner
Capri Holdings Limited verified
Owned since
· deal details
Acquisition price
$2.1 billion (enterprise value)
Previous owner
Independent (1978–2018)
Owner HQ
🇬🇧 United Kingdom, London
Origin
🇮🇹 Italy, Milan
Founded
1978
Category
Apparel, footwear & accessories › Luxury goods › Luxury fashion & leather goods
Parent ticker
NYSE: CPRI
Last verified
· 2 sources

About Versace

Versace was founded in Milan in 1978 by Gianni Versace, whose bold prints and Medusa head emblem defined a strand of 1990s fashion. His sister Donatella took over the design after his murder in 1997. Capri acquired the house in 2018 for about $2.1 billion.

Ownership timeline of Versace

Owners of Versace over 1978 to 2026 Capri Holdings 2018–present Capri Holdings 19801990200020102020
  1. 2018 – present Capri Holdings — acquired 31 December 2018 [1][2] verified

Where Versace sits in Capri Holdings

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Where Versace sits in Capri Holdings Tree of 3 brands under Capri Holdings. Capri Holdings Versace Jimmy Choo Michael Kors

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Deals involving Versace

Acquisition closed

Capri Holdings acquires Versace

Michael Kors acquired Versace for about $2.1 billion and renamed itself Capri Holdings, following the same logic that had turned Coach into Tapestry a year earlier. Donatella Versace stayed as creative director and the family took shares in the buyer.

Value
$2.1bn
Seller
—
Regulatory
None recorded

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the parent company of Versace?

The parent company of Versace is Capri Holdings, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United Kingdom.

Is Versace Italian or British?

Versace originated in Italy in 1978, but it is owned today by Capri Holdings, which is headquartered in the United Kingdom. So Versace is an Italian-origin brand under British ownership.

When did Capri Holdings buy Versace?

Capri Holdings completed its acquisition of Versace on 31 December 2018, after announcing the deal on 25 September 2018. The deal was valued at $2.1 billion (enterprise value).

Who owned Versace before Capri Holdings?

Versace was an independent company from its founding in 1978 in Milan until Capri Holdings acquired it in 2018.

Is Versace still owned by Capri Holdings?

Yes. As of 16 September 2026, Versace is still owned by Capri Holdings. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.

Sources (2) & corrections

Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.

  1. [1] Capri Holdings Limited Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2026-05-27 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 27 May 2026; retrieved 16 September 2026.
  2. [2] Capri Holdings Limited Form 8-K — completion of the acquisition of Versace — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 8-K, published 31 December 2018; retrieved 16 September 2026.

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