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While some designers idealize grandiose inventions and trendy aesthetics season after season, Donatella Versace stays close to her roots. Her family\u2019s eponymous fashion label is all too recognizable, even forty years in. Throughout her time as creative director and designer, Donatella holds on to one constant in her work\u2014being true to herself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rooted in Family<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Born in Reggio di Calabria, Italy, Donatella is the youngest of four children. Her father worked for the family mining business while her mother was a seamstress. Tragedy struck when her sister passed away at 12 due to an improperly treated tetanus infection. In college, Donatella went to Florence to study literature and languages. It was on the weekends, however, that she was able to pursue her true passion. Donatella would travel to Milan to work alongside her brother, Gianni, as he worked for the fashion label, Callaghan. The two deepened their already close bond, planting the seeds for their blossoming legacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Luxury House is Born<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Versace<\/a> was founded in 1978 by Gianni Versace, with his sister Donatella and brother Santo joining in leadership positions. For the next twenty years, Gianni would establish himself and the brand with an insurmountable level of fame, artistry, and success. During this time, Donatella served as the vice president, although she was widely considered to be the muse and creative partner to Gianni’s work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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