Donatella Francesca Versace is an Italian fashion designer, businesswoman, socialite, and model.
She is the sister of Gianni Versace, founder of the luxury fashion company Versace, of which she inherited a portion upon her brother’s death in 1997.
Donatella Versace born in Reggio di Calabria, Italy, is the youngest of four children.
Her father, Antonio, was a salesman and her mother, Francesca, was a dressmaker.
In the media, she was well known as her brother’s muse.
During the 1990s when the luxury war was between Versace and Armani, she brought the louche glamour that characterized the brand’s appeal.
Donatella Versace Age
Donatella Versace is 67 years old as of 2022.
Donatella Versace Today
Donatella Versace is currently the chief creative officer for Versace.
Following her brother’s death in 1997, she became artistic director of the Versace Group and subsequently the vice president and chief designer.
She sold the company to Capri Holdings (Michael Kors) in 2018 but remained its chief creative officer.
Donatella Versace Young
At age 11, Donatella was persuaded to dye her hair blonde by her brother Gianni, because he was a big fan of Italian singer Patty Pravo.
Growing up the famous designer Donatella went from fashion muse to fashion icon.
Donatella Versace Birthday
Donatella Versace was born on May 2, 1955, in Reggio Calabria, Italy.
Versace celebrates her birthday every May 2.