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Major Gianni Versace exhibition to open in London — A major exhibition of Italian fashion designer Gianni Versace's creations is to be staged in London this summer. The show will feature more than 450 o...

A major exhibition of Italian fashion designer Gianni Versace's creations is to be staged in London this summer.

The show will feature more than 450 original pieces, including outfits worn by Princess Diana, Kate Moss, Sir Elton John, Naomi Campbell and George Michael.

Gianni Versace Retrospective will open at Arches London Bridge on 16 July, with organisers saying it would "give visitors a kaleidoscopic view of the 90s".

Versace was one of the most influential designers of his generation until he was murdered in 1997. After his death, his sister Donatella took over as creative director of the company.

The announcement of the exhibition's London launch comes a monthafter Donatella announced she would be stepping downfrom her position.

Dario Vitale takes over her role this month, but Donatella Versace will remain an ambassador for the company.

Previous iterations of the retrospective exhibition have visited the Netherlands, Poland, Germany, Sweden and Spain, but organisers said it had never been shown in the form it will take in London.

The show has been updated and expanded for the UK, showcasing 21 seasons of Versace's designs, while a new feature - Gianni Versace in London - will be added.

Curator Karl von der Ahe said the exhibition's launch in London felt "especially meaningful", describing the city as "one of the world's fashion capitals".

"Gianni Versace's bold, unapologetic vision revolutionised fashion, and this city - so rich in creativity and cultural influence - provides the perfect stage to celebrate his legacy," he said.

Organisers said the exhibition would feature the largest collection of vintage Versace designs ever to be displayed in the UK, and would also include accessories, sketches, photographs and interviews alongside the outfits.

Liz Koravos, managing director of Arches London Bridge, described Versace as a "genius of his time".

"Gianni Versace ties to so much in modern culture and his legacy is enduring, a mark of a talented designer," she said.