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Fashion is not frivolous.

Donatella Versace

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Donatella Versace
Age: 69
Born: 1955
Born: May 2
Businessperson
Designer
Fashion Designer
Reggio di Calabria
Donatella Francesca Versace
Frivolous
Fashion

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It's no good being too easily swayed by people's opinions. You have to believe in yourself.
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