Donatella Versace is a world-renowned fashion designer best known for her brand Versace that was founded by her older brother, Gianni Versace. Donatella is currently the Vice President of Versace and holds a share of 20 percent in the company. She also runs her own label, Versus, that was given to her as a gift from Gianni. The fashion designer has more than 3.5 million followers on Instagram.
Sun Sign
Taurus
Residence
Milan, Italy
Nationality
Education
She majored in Foreign Languages from the University of Florence.
Manager
Not applicable
Boyfriend / Spouse
Donatella has dated –
- Paul Beck (1983-2000) – Donatella married model Paul Beck in 1983. The couple had a long-lasting marriage and 2 children – a daughter named Allegra Versace Beck (born June 30, 1986) and a son named Daniel Versace (born 1989). Their marriage, however, collapsed in the year 2000.
- Manuel Dallori (2004-2005) – Donatella got married to Manuel in 2004 but they soon parted ways in 2005.
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Platinum blonde hair
- Fuller lips
Brand Endorsements
Donatella advertises for her own brands ‘Versace’ and ‘Versus’.
Best Known For
Her brand Versace and her own label Versus
First Film
Donatella’s first theatrical movie appearance was in the comedy movie, Zoolander, in 2001. However, her role went uncredited.
Her first credited theatrical film appearance was made in the movie Die Another Day in 2002.
First TV Show
Donatella made her first TV show appearance as herself in the documentary series, Biography, in 2002.
Personal Trainer
As per an Instagram post made in 2016, Donatella was seen doing leg presses, shoulder roll downs, and . This ensures that the famous designer works out to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle.
Donatella Versace Favorite Things
- Film – The Shape of Water
- Photographer – Steven Meisel
- Flower – Rose
- Personalities – ,
- TV Show – The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
- Cousine – Italian
- Country – America
- Designer –
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Donatella Versace Facts
- Donatella started accompanying her brother and the founder of the Versace enterprise, Gianni Versace, for his business endeavors at the age of 11.
- Apart from Santo and Gianni, Donatella also had an older sister Tina who died at the age of 12 due to a tetanus infection which wasn’t treated properly.
- When she was in college, she hoped to become a teacher.
- She started her career by handling the PR department of the company, Versace, but soon became an important involvement.
- In the 1980s, Gianni dedicated a perfume to Donatella which was called ‘Blonde’.
- She soon got her own label called ‘Versus’ from her brother.
- After the death of Gianni, Donatella canceled the Spring-Summer 98 collection and the family went to the Carribean to privately mourn their loss.
- She had also suffered from drug addiction after her brother’s death, finally seeking treatment in 2004.
- She works as the Vice President of Versace, owning the 20 percent of the total share.
- Donatella is an absolute feminist.
- She derives her inspiration from the lives of independent strong women and her friends like , Trudie Styler, , and .
- In 2000, she designed an iconic dress worn by in the Grammys that became the most talked about dress of the year 2000.
- in her 2013 album, Artpop, included a song titled ‘Donatella’ dedicated to her.
- It was her older brother, Gianni, who advised her to dye her hair ‘blonde’ when she was just 11. It has now become her signature hair.
- She wears at least 4 different types of perfumes at a time and likes to mix fragrances.
- Follow Donatella Versace on .
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Facts of Donatella Francesca Latita Versace
- Gender Female
- full nameDonatella Francesca Latita Versace
- nicknamesDonatella
- birthplaceReggio di Calabria, Italy
- ethnicity / ethnic backgroundCaucasian
- nationalityItalian
- net worth$400 million
- professionFashion Designer
- weight55 kg or 121 lbs
- height5 ft 2 in or 157.5 cm
- hair colorBlonde
- eye colorGreen
- body type / buildSlim
- collegeUniversity of Florence
- motherFrancesca Versace
- fatherAntonio Versace
- brothersGianni Versace, Santo Versace
- sistersTina Versace
- favorite moviesThe Shape of Water
- favorite tv showThe Marvelous Mrs. Maisel