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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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For me the safety pin is about rebellion, and I'm punk in the soul.
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Feminism is dead in the world. It comes from another time. I'm a feminist. I want to fight, but I don't see many people with this desire to fight for something. Women don't help each other, especially in fashion.
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If I could dress anyone, I'd like to dress the Queen - she can handle anything. I'd put her in black - she never wears black - and add a little leather, maybe. A little rock n' roll.
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Die and born again, die and born again. It's the story of my life.
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I go from a full working day to making sure I am home for dinner with my kids. I couldn't do that in a 10cm mini skirt but I am not going to resort to sweatpants and an old t-shirt.
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Let's just say beauty inspires me. But I like all beauty - I think it really comes from the inside out.
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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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I don't like balance. Balance is not a word you can use in Versace fashion.
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You can't pretend that everybody likes Versace. It would be boring. It's better to create a reaction than to create no reaction. That's dangerous.
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I think people need to see Prince live to really understand how remarkable he is. He has always been inspiring because he is never afraid to break rules or barriers or invent something new - and if you love fashion, then you need to be able to do that.
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To be Catholic puts a lot of fear in you. It's a great religion, but also one that can limit your experience. You fear experience because everything is a sin.
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I've learned how to appreciate what I have. And it's a lot. I'm very lucky.
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Gianni created the whole thing. I came later and helped him.
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Elegance is always in style for men.
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In order to be responsible, you need some discipline in your life. For a while I lost mine.
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In fashion, only sexy won’t go out of fashion.
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