Donatella Versace

FB Roundup: Comcast, Louis Dreyfus Commodities, and Versace

September 27, 2018

Comcast takes stake in Sky, Louis Dreyfus Commodities sees shock leadership changes, and Versace family sells to Michael Kors.

Comcast wins bid for Murdoch empire’s prize asset
Second-generation media giant Comcast has won the battle to acquire the Murdoch family’s satellite broadcaster Sky with 21stCentury Fox (21CF) also agreeing to sell its remaining stake to Comcast.

The Roberts family own 33% of Comcast’s voting stock, and 1% of its common stock, while 21stCentury Fox (21CF) is controlled by the Murdoch family, who own 39% of the voting stock and 17% of the equity.

Versace calls fake on new television drama

October 9, 2013

The Versace family empire has distanced itself from a made-for-television drama based on the rise of Donatella Versace following the murder of her brother, company founder Gianni Versace.

Premiering in the US over the weekend, House of Versace detailed how Donatella almost bankrupted the luxury fashion brand, following her addiction to drugs.

Fashion and the family in Italy

July 12, 2012

When it comes to fashion, few countries get it as right as Italy. CampdenFB looks at some of Italy’s better-known family-controlled fashion houses – and the important role of the family within them.

When it comes to fashion, few countries get it as right as Italy. After all, the country has given rise to such iconic brands as Armani, Prada, Gucci and many, many more.