Terminally unfashionable. (the Buzz).

THE GLIBLY TITLED Fashion Victim: The Killing of Gianni Versace (Cinemax, November 20) promises new insight into the lives and deaths of design legend Gianni Versace and his accused killer, Andrew Cunanan. But despite exclusive interviews, personal photos, and a strong visual style, it is not always clear what story is being told.

The film opens with a historical look at Versace, from his humble beginnings to his opulent designs. Suddenly, jarringly, we are thrust into the life of Cunanan. From then on, the film's focus veers uncomfortably between an exploration of Versace's erotic design style and an investigation into his death.

The documentary does at least provide new insight into the way in which Versace's lover, Tony D'Amico, was unceremoniously booted from the Versace empire shortly after the designer's death. In Fashion Victim's most moving passage, D'Amico, who lived and worked with Versace for 15 years, chokes back tears while talking about losing his lover. He then goes on to reveal the ice-cold shoulder he got from Donatella Versace, Gianni's sister and muse, who silently forced him to leave the company.

Fashion victim? Gianni Versace is a fashion legend. He was the victim of two bullets, believed to have been delivered by Andrew Cunanan. And even after viewing this film, we still don't know why.