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Donatella Versace (b. 1955), Italian fashion designer, VP and artistic director at Gianni Versace SpA.
Donatella Versace is an iconic Italian fashion designer best known for her luxurious and glamorous designs. She is the current vice president and chief designer of the renowned Versace fashion house, which was founded by her brother Gianni in 1978.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1955</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Donatella Versace is Born</div><div class='timeline-text'>On May 2, 1955, Donatella Versace was born in Reggio Calabria, Italy.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1978</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Joins the Versace Fashion House</div><div class='timeline-text'>Donatella joins her brother Gianni, who founded the Versace fashion house, as his muse and assistant designer.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1989</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Versace Launches Versus Line</div><div class='timeline-text'>Donatella launches the Versus line of clothing and accessories, which quickly become popular with young adults.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1997</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Gianni Versace is Murdered</div><div class='timeline-text'>Gianni Versace is murdered outside of his Miami Beach home, leaving Donatella at the helm of the Versace fashion house.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2000</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Versace Collaborates with H&M</div><div class='timeline-text'>Donatella collaborates with H&M to launch a collection of inexpensive clothing and accessories.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2004</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Versace Opens Boutiques in China</div><div class='timeline-text'>Donatella opens the first Versace boutiques in Beijing and Shanghai.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2019</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Versace Launches New Line With Zendaya</div><div class='timeline-text'>Donatella launches a new line of clothing and accessories in collaboration with actress Zendaya.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>She Is an Iconic Fashion Designer</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Donatella Versace is a fashion icon and one of the most iconic designers of all time. Her designs are timeless, beautiful, and always on trend. She has been able to keep her fashion house relevant in the ever changing world of fashion.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>She's a Visionary</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Donatella Versace is a visionary when it comes to fashion. She has the ability to blend trends and classic silhouettes in order to create pieces that stand out from the crowd. Her stunning designs have captivated people from around the world.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>She Promotes Diversity</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Donatella Versace is a strong advocate for diversity in the fashion industry. She has used her platform to promote diversity by bringing awareness to different cultures, genders, and body shapes in her work. This has helped to break down barriers and make fashion more inclusive.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Versace is an International Brand</h3><p class='facts-text'>Donatella Versace's family-run fashion brand, Versace, is now a global fashion icon, having stores in over 200 countries.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Began Designing at Age</h3><p class='facts-text'>Donatella started working as an assistant designer with her older brother, Gianni Versace, at the age of 13. She was primarily responsible for craftsmanship and design details.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Was Friends With Many Celebrities</h3><p class='facts-text'>Donatella Versace had close relationships with many celebrities, including Princess Diana, Madonna, Elton John, and Michael Jackson.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>First Global Fashion Icon</h3><p class='facts-text'>Donatella Versace was the first international fashion designer to be featured in Madame Tussauds wax museum.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Helped Rejuvenate Milan Fashion Week</h3><p class='facts-text'>Donatella Versace has been credited with helping to revitalize Milan Fashion Week in the 1990s by bringing many more international designers to the city.</p></div></div>
Donatella Versace, an Italian fashion designer, was born on May 2, 1955, and is currently 68. She is best known for her role as Creative Director for worldwide known fashion label Versace and for her iconic designs and fashion collections.
Donatella Versace's estimated net worth is $400M. She is known for her work as a fashion designer and her affiliation with the high-end Italian fashion brand Versace. Her wealth comes from her ownership stake in Versace, her design collaborations, and her lucrative brand endorsements.
