For me, music gives a voice to fashion.
DONATELLA VERSACEFor me, music gives a voice to fashion.
DONATELLA VERSACEHollywood is a very inspiring place.
DONATELLA VERSACEPeople are always surprised when they spend time with my children by how normal they are. They’re polite. They’re well mannered. They’re very down to earth, in a way.
DONATELLA VERSACEI have worked with wool all my life as a designer. There’s so much more to it than knitwear – it’s an amazingly versatile material and can be used in so many different ways from chic to rustic.
DONATELLA VERSACEI think people need to see Prince live to really understand how remarkable he is.
DONATELLA VERSACEIn mythology, the Medusa can petrify people with a look – which is a good thing, I think. But the Medusa is a unique symbol – something strong. It’s about going all the way.
DONATELLA VERSACESometimes big designers are afraid that people won’t recognize them if they change that much.
DONATELLA VERSACEI love Alexander McQueen. I like the construction of his suits. I think it’s fantastic.
DONATELLA VERSACEIn Italian there is an expression: We don’t sleep on the fame.
DONATELLA VERSACEHaven’t you heard? I sleep every night in the deep freezer!
DONATELLA VERSACERichard Avedon is a true genius of photography and one of the greatest artists of our time.
DONATELLA VERSACEElegance is always in style for men.
DONATELLA VERSACENew York is full of creative people, not only in fashion.
DONATELLA VERSACEWear a fabulous smile, great jewelry and know that you are totally and utterly in control.
DONATELLA VERSACEI am not a great believer in fairy tales. Every woman should fight hard for her own happy endings. Although occasionally it is nice to wake up as a princess.
DONATELLA VERSACEWhen I meet celebrities, I have to know what they are like and only then can I design. The clothes have to fit their personality.
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