Donatella Versace

Donatella Versace, the vice-president and head designer of the Versace firm, was born on May 2, 1955. She is the sister of Gianni Versace, who created what has now become a family company and died in 1997. Donatella's first exposure to design came from her mother, who worked in the fashion industry. Her father was a wealthy aristocrat. A tetanus infection claimed the life of Donatella's sibling. She and her husband, Paul Beck, have two children, Daniel and Allegra. Donatella is also the aunt of Antonio and Francesca, the children of Santo Versace, one of her brothers. Santo became involved in the firm and eventually rose to the position of CEO.

She had a passion for fashion and intended to work in the public relations department. Donatella Versace told Vogue in an interview that she was a critic and muse for her brother. Donatella guided Gianni on several occasions when it came to creating and coordinating Versace advertising campaigns and fashion shows.

In 2010, Do Something, which seeks to commemorate and encourage young people, honored her with a Do Something With Style Award for her imaginative charitable activities for children. She is also the patron of the Elton John AIDS Foundation. Versace has evolved into a lifestyle brand that produces clothing, accessories, home furnishings, and even hotels under Donatella's guidance.

Nationality: Italian
Born: May 2, 1955
Career: Chief creative officer of Versace