Versace is a universally recognized brand, lauded for the daring creativity of its founder Gianni Versace, who was a pivotal figure in developing fashion's permanent place as part of pop culture. Versus Versace represents the youthful, vibrant soul of Versace, dynamic and overflowing with rebellious spirit as guided by the brand's irrevocable champion, Donatella Versace. Donatella revivified Versus Versace in 2009 when she selected Scottish designer Christopher Kane to create a capsule collection for the brand. Kane, she felt, was most in tune with the spirit of Versus Versace.