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Donatella Versace

Personal Profile

Donatella Versace
  • Date of Birth:
    May 2, 1955
  • Zodiac Sign:
    Taurus
  • Place of Birth:
    Reggio Calabria, Italy
  • Sex:
    Female
  • Nationality:
    Italian
  • Education:
    Florence University

Family

Donatella Versace
  • Brother:
    Giovanni
    Santo Versace
  • Sister:
    Tina(Died)
  • Spouse:
    Paul Beck
  • Son:
    Daniel
  • Daughter:
    Allegra

Career

Donatella Versace

Trivia

Donatella Versace
  • Deceased brother, Gianni Versace, had a large collection of homes worldwide that have since been sold, most notably his Manhattan, New York double-wide townhome, valued at over US$21,000,000.
  • Her former husband, American model Paul Beck, have two children: daughter Allegra (b. June 30, 1986) and son Daniel (b. 1989).
  • A year and three days after Gianni's death in July 1998, she mounted her first couture show for the Versace Atelier at the Hôtel Ritz Paris.
  • On July 15, 1997, outside the re-constructed Versace Mansion, also known as Casa Casuarina, in Miami, Florida, Gianni Versace was shot dead by Andrew Cunanan, a suspected serial-killer who committed suicide before apprehension was possible.
  • Had planned to work for her brother as Public Relations, but she was more valuable to Gianni as a "muse and critic", according to Donatella during an interview with Vogue.
  • An older sister, Tina, died at the age of twelve from an improperly treated tetanus infection.
  • Was born in the Italian city of Reggio di Calabria, the youngest of four children in her family, her father being a personal financier to the Italian aristocracy.
  • Her daughter Allegra Versace inherited 50% of the company stock after Gianni Versace died.
  • Her brother, Santo Versace, owns 30 percent.
  • Owns 20 percent of the entire stock market assets of Versace.

Biography

Donatella Versace
Last Updated: Friday, May 15, 2009

In the list of international fashion designers, one of the most shinning stars is our world-renowned leading women fashion designer Donatella Versace. This talented designer from the very beginning was fascinated by fashion. She was born in Italy in 1955. After completing her graduation from Florence University, she got associated with her brother Gianni and used her innovativeness in taking Versace label to heights. Her life changed overnight with the death of her brother Gianni. From then onwards Donatella has been handling everything independently. Her maiden collection created a bizarre all over. She gave new dimensions to the Versace fashion house. Today, she is not just a successful businesswoman who is rocking but also playing the role of a fabulous mother of two kids Allegra and Daniel.

Well, today not just her fashion house is popular but five star Versace Hotels are simply booming. Today, Donatella Versace dress designs are the talk of the town and have made a special place in this glamour world of fashion. She is a real bravo who has taken care of the Versace empire very nicely. She has achieved a worldwide appreciation for her commendably fabulous work and she is continuously striving hard to come up with flying colors.

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