Quotes from Donatella Versace


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I think men know to seduce women though words and conversation and nice gestures. That's much sexier than when a man uses muscle.


My mother didn't want me to be in fashion. She was in the fashion business, so was my brother, and she thought it was too crazy for me. She wanted me to be married with children, to be independent, yes, but not to have a crazy life.


Something has to change in the world. Without change, young people will have no future.


On a hanger, no dress is sexy. It's just fabric on a hanger.


Lady Gaga is the present and the future. She is the most revolutionary and inspirational artist. She is fearless and daring.


I love Alexander McQueen. I like the construction of his suits. I think it's fantastic.


Some men look great unshaven; others just look like they forgot to shave. Beards and mustaches can be really distinctive if you go for an earthy, rock-and-roll look like the Kings of Leon or the Killers.


Die and born again, die and born again. It's the story of my life.


My style is not that big. I wear heels, tight pants, and I wear diamonds.


I've learned how to appreciate what I have. And it's a lot. I'm very lucky.


The first thing I do each morning is get out of bed and give my dog, Audrey, a hug. She's a Jack Russell. I think having an animal is a wonderful thing, particularly dogs. They are great levelers, there's no nonsense with them, and they just want simple affection.


Fashion is about dreaming and making other people dream.


Plus-sized women shouldn't think of themselves as a size. They should think of themselves as women with rich goals in life. Size doesn't mean, really, anything. You can carry your size with pride and dress in a way that you like.


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


The suit does not represent the businessman anymore. Nor does the loud shirt represent the rock star. The same man can now wear both.


I find older men more attractive than boys. I need a man who can teach me a thing or two.


I think glamour all the time. I wake up in the morning and I'm already thinking glamour.


Fashion is a weapon that you can use when you need it.


I have an image of what a British gentleman looks like, and that image finds real expression in Prince Charles. He is beyond fashion - he is an archetype of style.


I like perfume and flowers.