Founded in 1978 by Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace SpA is one of the most prestigious fashion maisons on the international scene. Under its Medusa logo, the company creates, produces distributes and commercializes the Atelier Versace's haute couture, which includes ready-to-wear collections, accessories, jewelry, watches, eyewear, perfume, furnishings and interior decor for the home. A retail network distributes its products with boutiques situated in the major cities worldwide, in the main department stores and in single-brand stores. In 1997, after the death of her brother Gianni, Donatella Versace took over the role of creative director for the Versace Group. In September of 2000, Gianni Versace SpA, in a partnership with the Sunland Group Ltd, inaugurated "Palazzo Versace," the first hotel project signed by a luxury brand. Palazzo Versace is a six-star resort on the Australian Gold Coast where guests can enjoy the Versace lifestyle experience. Donatella Versace currently directs all the product categories, while respecting the maison's tradition, at the same time rejuvenating and refreshing its style also thanks to her great dynamism and creativity.