VERSACE TO SHOW PRE-FALL IN NEW YORK

On Dec. 2, the day of Gianni Versace’s birthday, his sister Donatella Versace will stage her Pre-Fall collection in New York. The event marks the first time the Italian fashion house puts on a show for the Pre-Fall season. Details on the location are being kept under wraps. Last month Michael Kors Holdings Ltd. acquired a stake in Versace for $2.1 billion. Other brands scheduled to show their Pre-Fall wares with a bang are Valentino, Dior Homme and Chanel, the latter also in New York.