Quotes
The house of Versace has a unique heritage that has spanned decades and has shaped the history of fashion,
Vitale said
Even the best designers -– like all artists –- tend to become predictable over time,
Solca said
I don’t take myself too seriously,
Donatella told Vogue editor Anna Wintour in Milan last month
At the time, it was the most popular search query we had ever seen,
former Google chief executive Eric Schmidt wrote on Project Syndicate in 2015.Versace is what it is today because of Donatella Versace,
said Emmanuel Gintzburger, the chief executive of Versace, when the succession plan was announced
The combination of fashion and personality was magic,
she recalled of that showOur government is trying to take away people’s rights to live as they wish.”
She was praised for taking a stand against Italy’s anti-gay policies after saying in a speech in 2023Today’s announcements were part of a thoughtful succession plan for Versace,
stated Capri Holdings’ chairman and CEO John D. Idol in a press release while announcing the transition
I will remain Versace’s most passionate supporter. Versace is in my DNA and always in my heart”.
Of the new role, Donatella only saidBeing told what to do, being told what's going to sell… I think fashion is creativity and creativity is instinct. If you try to please too many people, too many managers, creativity is gone,
she said
I want to express my sincere thank you to Donatella for her trust in me, and for her tireless dedication to the extraordinary brand that Versace is today,
Vitale said in a statement
The universal values she stands for and her love for uncompromised creativity anchored Versace far beyond a brand or a company,
he said in a statementI hope I’ve made you proud so far.”
In a subsequent post, Versace added
Love you so much.”
Meanwhile, Jude Law’s model daughter Iris told the designerVersace now faces an enormous risk without her
One source close to Donatella told the Mail
I am truly honored to join Versace as the chief creative officer and to be a part of this special and powerful fashion luxury house created by Gianni and Donatella
Speaking of replacing Donatella, former Miu Miu design director saidIt has been the greatest honor of my life to carry on my brother Gianni’s legacy. He was the true genius, but I hope I have some of his spirit and tenacity,
said Donatella Versace in an emailed statement
Championing the next generation of designers has always been important to me. I am thrilled that Dario Vitale will be joining us, and excited to see Versace through new eyes,
she added