Stronger Than Ever
It's no secret that Donatella has faced tragedy—including the loss of her brother and the original Versace designer, Gianni Versace.
Unapologetically Fabulous
Donatella doesn't pretend to create approachable fashion. It's art, aspirational...and, at times, not the most comfortable thing to wear.
Substantive Style
Donatella designs with meaning and purpose, as evidenced by the "Equality" shirt she wore down the Versace runway at Milan Fashion Week fall/winter 2017.
A Realist
Donatella may have a vast celebrity social circle—here she sits with Naomi Campbell, Heidi Klum, Alessandra Ambrosio, and Zoe Kravitz at the 19th Annual amfAR New York Gala—but she knows that not everyone is a fan of her brand.
Personal Flair
The designer knows the individual wears the garment; the garment should not wear him or her.
Everyday Uniform
If her feet can handle it, we say why not?
Glamorati
If Donatella eats, drinks and thinks glamour all the time, it makes sense she would be a co-chair of this year's ball. She's already a pro—in 2015, she posed next to Jennifer Lopez, wearing Versace, of course.
Free Thinker
According to Donatella, the bolder, the better, which is why celebs like Elton John, Elizabeth Hurley and Catherine Zeta Jones probably gravitate to her.
Musical Influences
Donatella has spoken many times about how music influences her. In fact, she's a close friend with Lady Gaga, who has dedicated songs to the fashion icon in return.
Strategic Style
Never forget the power of a well-equipped wardrobe arsenal.
Big Dreamer
She makes the unthinkable happen! For instance, Donatella closed out the Versace spring/summer 2018 runway with supermodel veterans Carla Bruni, Claudia Schiffer, Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford and Helena Christensen.