Italy's Prada is among the potential suitors looking at fashion group Versace, which has been put up for sale by its parent Capri Holdings, and has been working with Citi to evaluate any bid, a person with knowledge of the matter said on Friday.

Capri hired Barclays to look at strategic options including the sale of its Versace and Jimmy Choo brands, two people with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters

Italy's Prada is among potential suitors examining the acquisition of fashion group Versace which Capri Holdings has put up for sale, daily Il Sole 24 ore reported on

Italy's Prada is considering buying fashion group Versace from U.S. Capri Holdings, daily Il Sole 24 ore reported on Friday. Julian Satterthwaite reports.

The Italian group Prada is considering the purchase of the fashion group Versace from the American multinational Capri Holdings, also the owner of the brands Jimmy Choo and Michael Kors, as reported on Friday by the Italian newspaper Il Sole 24 Ore.

Italian luxury brand Prada may be considering acquiring Versace, according to a report from Il Sole 24 Ore. The speculation comes as Versace’s owner, Capri Holdings Ltd., has enlisted Barclays to explore strategic options for the iconic label and other brands in its portfolio,

Italian fashion brand Prada could be weighing a purchase of the Versace label, daily Il Sole 24 Ore reported on Friday. The luxury house is working with adviser Citi to decide whether to pursue a deal,