Donatella Versace: Biography, Facts and Career
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Donatella Francesca Versace (Italian: [donaˈtɛlla franˈtʃeska verˈsaːtʃe]; born 2 May 1955) is an Italian fashion designer, businesswoman, socialite, and model. She is the sister of Gianni Versace, founder of the luxury fashion company Versace, with whom she worked closely on the development of the brand and in particular its combining of Italian luxury with pop culture and celebrity. Upon Gianni's death in 1997, she inherited a portion of the Versace brand and became its creative director. She is currently the brand's chief brand ambassador. Along with her brother Gianni, she is widely credited for the supermodel phenomenon of the 1990s by casting editorial models on the runway.
Quick facts about Donatella Versace
- Full name: Donatella Versace
- Born: 1955-05-02
- Nationality: Italy
- Known as: Fashion figure
- Wikidata ID: Q229437
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Who is Donatella Versace?
Donatella Francesca Versace (Italian: [donaˈtɛlla franˈtʃeska verˈsaːtʃe]; born 2 May 1955) is an Italian fashion designer, businesswoman, socialite, and model.
What nationality is Donatella Versace?
Donatella Versace is Italy.
When was Donatella Versace born?
Donatella Versace was born on 1955-05-02.
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