FASHION CORNER Tears and cheers at 's last show

Oct. 09- Gianni Versace's sister Versace, 50, was shot dead July broke down and his favorite 15 in Miami Beach by rampag- wept on the catwalk ing gay spree killer Andrew at a "magical" showing of Cunanan. the slain designer's last creations. The designer's sister has Tears rolled down Naomi since been named chief designer Campbell's cheeks after thunder- of his successful billion-dollar ous applause for the Versace clothing empire. His brother, who signature collection erupted in sat in the front row, remains in his plush, star-studded palazzo. charge of the firm's financial The designer's still-griev- affairs. ing sister and successor, The show was a hybrid of Donatella, bravely ventured down Gianni's leftover designs and the runway at the end of the final Donatella's efforts to carry on the showing of the spring line. tradition. At an earlier showing, the "There was everything of bleach-blond Donatella - consid- him-and so much of her," Demi ered her brothers creative Muse - Moore said. was so overcome with emotion, The collection empha- she had to retreat after a few sized the sex appeal and glitz that steps. made Versace's designs must- Many in the audience - haves for movie stars, rock stars which boasted celebrities Demi and royalty around the globe. Moore, Cher and Boy George - Other models included I^te Moss cried before they gave the parade and . of sexy gowns and outfits a stand- ing ovation. Among those who jumped to their feet were Versace's fierc- est rivals in the cutthroat fashion world - titans and Karl Lagerfield. "Tonight was magic," Armani said sfter the show. "We had less competition and more respect." Donatella said she was moved by the show of soladiirity. "The audience made me very strong, especially the pres- ence of Giorgio and the other designers," she said later.

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