Donatella Versace
Personal Information
Name	Donatella Versace
Nationality	Italian
Birth date	May 2, 1955 (1955-05-02) (age 52)
Birth place	Reggio Calabria, Italy
Working Life
Label Name	Versace

Donatella Versace (born May 2, 1955) is an affluent Italian fashion designer, like her famous brother, Gianni Versace, the founder of the Versace clothing empire. Her current title is Vice-President of the Versace Group and Chief Designer of the fashion line. She holds a great amount of Versace stock, totalling 20% of the entire stock market assets of Versace. Her brother, Santo Versace, owns 30%. Donatella's daughter Allegra Versace got 50% of the company stocks after Gianni Versace died: the two were very close and he left his half to Allegra.In Some parts of the world people consider her to be a complete slut. Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 450 × 600 pixels Full resolution (1536 × 2048 pixel, file size: 1. ... May 2 is the 122nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (123rd in leap years). ... Year 1955 (MCMLV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1955 Gregorian calendar). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Italy. ... Reggio Calabria (officially Reggio di Calabria, Rìggiu in Calabrian dialect, Righi in Greek-Calabrian), is the largest and the oldest city in Calabria, Italy, dating back to the 8th century BC (see history below). ... Gianni Versace S.p. ... May 2 is the 122nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (123rd in leap years). ... Year 1955 (MCMLV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1955 Gregorian calendar). ... Fashion design is the applied art dedicated to the design of clothing and lifestyle accessories created within the cultural and social influences of a specific time. ... Gianni Versace (December 2, 1946 – July 15, 1997) was an accomplished Italian designer of both clothing and theater costumes. ... Gianni Versace S.p. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... A stock market is a market for the trading of company stock, and derivatives of same; both of these are securities listed on a stock exchange as well as those only traded privately. ... Gianni Versace S.p. ... Santo Versace is the president and co-chief executive officer of Gianni Versace SpA, based in Milan, Italy. ... Allegra Versace is the daughter of designer Donatella Versace and Paul Beck and the niece of the late Gianni Versace. ... Gianni Versace (December 2, 1946 – July 15, 1997) was an accomplished Italian designer of both clothing and theater costumes. ...

Biography

Early life and fashion debut

Donatella Versace was born in the Italian city of Reggio di Calabria, the youngest of three children in her family, her father being a personal financier to the Italian aristocracy. In the mid 1970s, Donatella followed her 25-year older brother, Giovanni ("Gianni"), to pursue knitwear design in Florence, Italy. Donatella had planned to work for her brother as Public Relations, but she was more valuable to Gianni as a "muse and critic", according to Donatella during an interview with Vogue. [1] Through her closeness to her brother's enterprises, Donatella plunged into the fashion world. A decade later, during the 1980s, Gianni launched a perfume dedicated to her, Blonde, and gave her her own diffusion label, Versus, which remains a well-known Versace inner line. Categories: Italy-related stubs | Coastal cities | Towns in Calabria ... Financier (IPA: /ËŒfi nãn ˈsjei/) is an elegant term for a person who handles large sums of money, usually involving money lending, financing projects, large-scale investing, or large-scale money management. ... Forms of government Part of the Politics series Politics Portal This box:      The term aristocracy refers to a form of government where power is held by a small number of individuals from an elite or from noble families. ... This article is about the city in Italy. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... It has been suggested that this article be split into multiple articles. ...

The growth of Donatella and Versace

Donatella is accredited as the first designer to use notable celebrities to broadcast her clothing into the world on the catwalk and other public mediums such as advertisements, instead of using unknown models. Another member of the growing Versace success was Santo Versace S.p.A., Donatella's brother, who is also a fashion designer and the owner of Finanziaria Versace, an established Versace branch. Donatella soon proved to be the public relations giant within the Versace label and spread its name throughout Europe and most of the United States. Donatella chose to place some of her good friends, Madonna, Christina Aguilera Jonathan Rhys Meyers and Demi Moore, in high esteem in the Versace advertising sector, making them and other A-List celebrities the persona and image of Versace. Clothing protects the vulnerable nude human body from the extremes of weather, other features of our environment, and for safety reasons. ... Model on the catwalk during Spring 2007 Fashion Week, New York City. ... Generally speaking, advertising is the paid promotion of goods, services, companies and ideas by an identified sponsor. ... Gianni Versace S.p. ... Santo Versace is the president and co-chief executive officer of Gianni Versace SpA, based in Milan, Italy. ... Brief introduction on the history of fashion design and designers Fashion design is the art dedicated to the creation of wearing apparel and lifestyle. ... Gianni Versace S.p. ... Gianni Versace S.p. ... For other uses, see Europe (disambiguation). ... Madonna Louise Ciccone Ritchie (born August 16, 1958), better known as simply Madonna, is a six-time Grammy[1] and one-time Golden Globe award winning American pop singer, songwriter, record and film producer, dancer, actress, author and fashion icon. ... Christina María Aguilera (born December 18, 1980) is an American pop singer and songwriter. ... Jonathan Rhys Meyers (born 27 July 1977) is an Irish actor and Golden Globe winner. ... Demi Moore (born November 11, 1962) is an American actress. ... Gianni Versace S.p. ... The A-list is the roster of the most bankable movie stars in Hollywood. ... Gianni Versace S.p. ...

Tragedy in Miami

On July 15, 1997, outside the re-constructed Versace Mansion, also known as Casa Casuarina, in Miami, Florida, Gianni Versace was shot dead by Andrew Cunanan, a suspected serial-killer who committed suicide before apprehension was possible. Her brother's murder was not only a blow to the South Beach, Miami community but also to the fashion industry. Donatella and other family patriarchs temporarily moved the family to a secluded, private resort in the Caribbean. Consequently, the Spring-Summer 1998 Collection was cancelled as were the indirect operations of the company. The Official Funeral of Gianni Versace was held at the Roman Catholic Milan Cathedral in Milan, Italy, where over 2,000 mourners attended a traditional service, which was originally highly controversial. Notable guests in attendance were Diana Princess of Wales, Sir Elton John, Naomi Campbell, Giorgio Armani, Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, Sting, Luciano Pavarotti, Carla Fendi, Karl Lagerfeld and many other famous fashion designers. Elton John and Sting sang a setting of Psalm 23, "The Lord is My Shepherd", broadcast to millions of viewers worldwide. is the 196th day of the year (197th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the band, see 1997 (band). ... This article is about the city in Florida. ... Official language(s) English Capital Tallahassee Largest city Jacksonville Largest metro area Miami metropolitan area Area  Ranked 22nd  - Total 65,795[1] sq mi (170,304[1] km²)  - Width 361 miles (582 km)  - Length 447 miles (721 km)  - % water 17. ... Gianni Versace (December 2, 1946 – July 15, 1997) was an accomplished Italian designer of both clothing and theater costumes. ... Andrew Phillip Cunanan (August 31, 1969 – July 23, 1997) was an American spree killer who murdered five people, including Gianni Versace, in a cross-country journey during a three-month period in 1997, ending with Cunanans suicide, at the age of 27. ... “West Indian” redirects here. ... The term company may refer to a separate legal entity, as in English law, or may simply refer to a business, as is the common use in the United States. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Gianni Versace (December 2, 1946 – July 15, 1997) was an accomplished Italian designer of both clothing and theater costumes. ... The Roman Catholic Church, most often spoken of simply as the Catholic Church, is the largest Christian church, with over one billion members. ... , The Duomo di Milano from the Square. ... For other uses, see Milan (disambiguation). ... Diana, Princess of Wales (Diana Frances Mountbatten-Windsor, née Spencer) (1 July 1961–31 August 1997), commonly, but incorrectly, known as Princess Diana, was for fifteen years the wife of HRH The Prince Charles, Prince of Wales. ... Sir Elton Hercules John, KBE, born Reginald Kenneth Dwight on March 25, 1947, is one of the most successful British pop singers, composers, and musicians. ... Naomi Campbell (born May 22, 1970) is an English supermodel, actress, singer, and author of Jamaican/Chinese descent. ... // In 2001, Forbes named Giorgio Armani the most successful Italian designer, estimating his net worth at $1. ... Carolyn Bessette Kennedy (January 7, 1966 – July 16, 1999), née Carolyn Jeanne Bessette, was the wife of John F. Kennedy, Jr. ... This article is about the musician. ... Luciano Pavarotti performing on June 15, 2002 at a concert in the Stade Vélodrome in Marseille Luciano Pavarotti, Cavaliere di Gran Croce OMRI[1] (October 12, 1935 – September 6, 2007) was a celebrated Italian tenor in operatic music, who successfully crossed into popular music becoming one of the most... Karl Lagerfeld portrayed on the cover of the Karl Lagerfeld Diet, the book about his weight loss. ... Brief introduction on the history of fashion design and designers Fashion design is the art dedicated to the creation of wearing apparel and lifestyle. ...

Promotion and success

A year and three days after Gianni's death in July 1998, Donatella Versace mounted her first couture show for the Versace Atelier at the Hôtel Ritz Paris. She built her runway over the hotel's swimming pool, as her brother had done every season, though this time using sheer glass. She now oversees the production of a dozen collections each year, though these days, Donatella is just as famous for her celebrity entourage and glittering parties. Regular guests include Sir Elton John, Liz Hurley, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Kate Moss. Even Prince Charles attends Donatella's parties for the famous and elite throughout Europe. This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Year 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar). ... Gianni Versace S.p. ... The Hôtel Ritz is a hotel located at 15 Place Vendôme, in the heart of Paris, France. ... Sir Elton Hercules John, KBE, born Reginald Kenneth Dwight on March 25, 1947, is one of the most successful British pop singers, composers, and musicians. ... Elizabeth Hurley in Bedazzled Elizabeth Hurley (born June 10, 1965) is a British model, actress, producer and designer. ... Catherine Zeta-Jones (born 25 September 1969) is a Welsh actress based in the United States. ... Not to be confused with Kate Mosse. ... Prince Charles may refer to: Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, current heir-apparent to the British throne Any of the previous British royals named Charles, Prince of Wales The former Belgian regent, Prince Charles of Belgium This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that...

Branching into other fields, the company has created the grand, luxurious Palazzo Versace resort on the Gold Coast of Australia. Another growing symbol of the Versace style, the world's tallest hotel, the Burj al-Arab in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), boasts a broad collection of Versace furniture and beddings in its expensive and lavish rooms. The entrance to Palazzo Versace. ... “Gold Coast” redirects here. ... Gianni Versace S.p. ... The Burj al-Arab (Arabic: برج العرب, Tower of the Arabs) is a luxury hotel in Dubai, United Arab Emirates managed by the Jumeirah Group and built by Said Khalil. ... Coordinates: , Emirate Government  - Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Area [1]  - Metro 4,114 km² (1,588. ... Gianni Versace S.p. ...

Plans for the Palazzo Versace Dubai were announced in May of 2005. Gianni Versace SpA, Sunland Group Ltd. and Emirates International Holdings have announced the Palazzo Versace resort to be constructed in the Arabian Bays on the Dubai Creek in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The second Palazzo Versace will boast a number of suites and luxury villas, including an exclusive spa. Official plans are to begin construction in 2006 and have the hotel completed sometime in the year 2008. The interior of the hotel will be furnished with various Versace collections. As Creative Director, Donatella will carry out final plans and design strategies for the hotel and resort compound. This will be the second Pallazo Versace hotel ever to be built, and the second hotel in Dubai to boast a wide range of Versace collections. The entrance to Palazzo Versace. ... Coordinates: , Emirate Government  - Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Area [1]  - Metro 4,114 km² (1,588. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Gianni, Santo and Donatella Versace were brought up in Calabria, Italy, by their father and dressmaker mother. ... The Sunland Group is an Australian development company based in Surfers Paradise, Queensland working in the residential, commercial, retail, hotels and child care sections. ... The entrance to Palazzo Versace. ... Coordinates: , Emirate Government  - Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Area [1]  - Metro 4,114 km² (1,588. ... The entrance to Palazzo Versace. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 2008 (MMVIII) will be a leap year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Gianni Versace S.p. ... Coordinates: , Emirate Government  - Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Area [1]  - Metro 4,114 km² (1,588. ... Gianni Versace S.p. ...

In October of 2002, Gianni and Donatella's most famously designed Versace clothing were displayed in a special exhibit of the historical Victoria and Albert Museum of London to be honored for extraordinary fashion success and symbolism worldwide. Gianni Versace S.p. ... The Victoria and Albert Museum (often abbreviated as the V&A) in London is the worlds largest and finest museum of decorative arts and design, housing a permanent collection of over 4. ... This article is about the capital of England and the United Kingdom. ...

Family and residence

Donatella and her former husband, American model Paul Beck, have two children, daughter Allegra who goes to Brown (born June 30, 1986) and son Daniel who goes to Sir James Henderson British School of Milan and went to school with Steven Tran in year 5 and year 6 (born circa 1989). Art modeling involves the posing of a model to as an aid in creating a work of art. ... Allegra Versace is the daughter of designer Donatella Versace and Paul Beck and the niece of the late Gianni Versace. ... is the 181st day of the year (182nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1986 (MCMLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1989 (MCMLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar). ...

Donatella's deceased brother, Gianni Versace, had a large collection of homes worldwide that have since been sold, most notably his Manhattan, New York double-wide townhome, estimated to be valued at over $21,000,000 USD. Donatella Versace does not permanently live in one residence, but consistently travels from one to the other. Gianni Versace (December 2, 1946 – July 15, 1997) was an accomplished Italian designer of both clothing and theater costumes. ... For other uses, see Manhattan (disambiguation). ... This article is about the state. ... The United States dollar is the official currency of the United States. ...

Heiress to the throne

It was in 1997, while watching television, that Allegra Versace saw the familiar face of her uncle, Gianni, on the news stations. He had been shot. Not only was Gianni an icon of the fashion industry, he was the highest figure in the Versace Group, leaving no one to rule the vast network of clothing lines and branches of his company. His Last Will and Testament stated Allegra Versace was to receive majority inheritance and titles. After Donatella, Allegra Versace is the heiress to the remainder of the extensive Versace fortune, including vast real estate holdings worldwide. Allegra Versace is the daughter of designer Donatella Versace and Paul Beck and the niece of the late Gianni Versace. ... Look up icon in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Gianni Versace S.p. ... In the law, a will or testament is a documentary instrument by which a person regulates the rights of others over his property or family after his death. ... Allegra Versace is the daughter of designer Donatella Versace and Paul Beck and the niece of the late Gianni Versace. ...

Allegra Versace, upon her eighteenth birthday, received the primary inheritance from her beloved uncle, Gianni, the staggering sum of $700 million. Allegra Versace is the daughter of designer Donatella Versace and Paul Beck and the niece of the late Gianni Versace. ...

"Only you understand how I express what I feel" --Gianni to Allegra

She was not only left an enormous wealth and heritage from her uncle, Allegra was given Gianni's villa on Lake Como, Italy and a large townhome in one of Manhattan's most affluent neighborhoods. To this day she stands to inherit the company, as her brother, Daniel, inherited Gianni's vast rare artwork collection (since sold). While the Versace Group is not as financially robust as it was in its earlier and peak stages, the Versace Group has publicly made clear that Donatella and Allegra Versace will hopefully bring a new face and attraction to the Versace label. The Albertian Villa Medici in Fiesole: terraced grounds on a sloping site. ... Lake Como (Lago di Como in Italian, also known as Lario; Latin: Larius Lacus) is a lake of glacial origin in Lombardy, Italy. ... A tributary (or affluent or confluent) is a contributory stream, a river that does not reach the sea, but joins another major river (a parent river), to which it contributes its waters, swelling its discharge. ... Gianni Versace S.p. ... Gianni Versace S.p. ... Allegra Versace is the daughter of designer Donatella Versace and Paul Beck and the niece of the late Gianni Versace. ... Gianni Versace S.p. ...

Popularization

Donatella has been regularly impersonated by Maya Rudolph on the American comedy skit show Saturday Night Live, which airs on the NBC network. Maya Khabira Rudolph (born July 27, 1972, in Gainesville, Florida) is an American actress and comedian, currently best known as a cast member of NBCs Saturday Night Live. ... This article is about the American television series. ... The National Broadcasting Company (NBC) is an American television network headquartered in the GE Building in New York Citys Rockefeller Center. ...

She has held cameo performances in many films relating to fashion and its industry, such as Zoolander. Also, in many other films, including the 2006 hit The Devil Wears Prada, the mention of "Donatella" is used sporadically. Peter Jackson in The Fellowship of the Ring (top), The Two Towers (middle) and The Return of the King (bottom). ... Zoolander is a 2001 comedy film based on a pair of short films directed by Ben Stiller and written by Drake Sather and Ben Stiller for the VH1 Fashion Awards television show in 1996 and 1997. ... The Devil Wears Prada is an Academy Award-nominated 2006 comedy-drama film, a loose screen adaptation of Lauren Weisbergers 2003 novel of the same name. ...

In March 2007, entertainment dish blog "RagsToRichies" reported Versace having an incessant fear of shorter men. The wild claim ended up part of the satire "BBC Presents". Versace denies the claim although reports seem to mirror the accusation of her prejudice.^{[citation needed]}

In the new hit ABC series Ugly Betty a fictional character, Fabia, played by actress Gina Gershon, is a parody of Donatella. Ugly Betty is a American television comedy-drama series starring America Ferrera, Rebecca Romijn, Vanessa Williams, and Eric Mabius. ... Fabia is a fictional character in the American television series Ugly Betty. ... Gina L. Gershon (born June 10, 1962) is an American film and television actress, known for her roles in the films Showgirls (1995) and Bound (1996). ...

See also

• Gianni Versace, brother of Donatella Versace
• Palazzo Versace, first Versace hotel in chain
• Powerful women in Italy

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External links

• The Official Versace Website
• Donatella Versace at the Internet Movie Database
• Donatella Versace interview with Harper's BAZAAR magazine
• http://www.contactmusic.com/new/xmlfeed.nsf/mndwebpages/allegra%20inherits%20versace.s%20fortune /Allegra inheirting half of the company].