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Donatella Versace

Artistic Director & Vice President, Versace

With verve and signature flamboyance, she picked up the pieces after her brother’s death to push the brand forward.

Donatella Versace
Workplace & Talent

Jonathan Akeroyd Named CEO at Versace

The former chief executive of Alexander McQueen joins Milan-based Versace, with his official start date set for 6th June.

Workplace & Talent

Jonathan Akeroyd Named CEO at Versace

The former chief executive of Alexander McQueen joins Milan-based Versace, with his official start date set for 6th June.


News & Analysis

Anthony Vaccarello to Yves Saint Laurent

Anthony Vaccarello has been named creative director of Yves Saint Laurent, the fashion house and parent company Kering confirmed.

News & Analysis

Anthony Vaccarello to Yves Saint Laurent

Anthony Vaccarello has been named creative director of Yves Saint Laurent, the fashion house and parent company Kering confirmed.


Fashion Week

Tim’s Take | Versace Autumn/Winter 2016

Tim Blanks talks to Donatella Versace to decode the creative thinking behind her latest collection. Watch now.

Fashion Week

Tim’s Take | Versace Autumn/Winter 2016

Tim Blanks talks to Donatella Versace to decode the creative thinking behind her latest collection. Watch now.


Fashion Week

Donatella’s Tough New World

A violent motif of stalactites perfectly captured the schism between what was and what will be at Versace.

Fashion Week

Donatella’s Tough New World

A violent motif of stalactites perfectly captured the schism between what was and what will be at Versace.


Luxury

Viva Milano! Viva Fashion! Viva Italy!

In Milan, a remarkable show of unity from Italy's fashion industry signals an important step forwards, but as Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi pointed out, the local industry must be open to change and innovation.

Luxury

Viva Milano! Viva Fashion! Viva Italy!

In Milan, a remarkable show of unity from Italy's fashion industry signals an important step forwards, but as Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi pointed out, the local industry must be open to change and innovation.


Fashion Week

Couture's Melancholia

As ready-to-wear moves further upmarket, the culture of couture is fading away.

Fashion Week

Couture's Melancholia

As ready-to-wear moves further upmarket, the culture of couture is fading away.


Fashion Week

Sportswear Is Officially Too Popular for Haute Couture to Ignore

Slowly, sporty garments crept onto men's and women's ready-to-wear runway shows, a trend powerful enough to go upstream rather than trickle down.

Fashion Week

Sportswear Is Officially Too Popular for Haute Couture to Ignore

Slowly, sporty garments crept onto men's and women's ready-to-wear runway shows, a trend powerful enough to go upstream rather than trickle down.


Fashion Week

How Haute Couture Went International

This season, fewer than half the couturiers showing in Paris are French. BoF investigates how haute couture has gone global and the opportunities for fledgling brands.

Fashion Week

How Haute Couture Went International

This season, fewer than half the couturiers showing in Paris are French. BoF investigates how haute couture has gone global and the opportunities for fledgling brands.


Fashion Week

Athleticism at Atelier Versace

There were ​high ​ho​pes for​ ​Versace​ couture​​, ​but Donatella ha​d​ trouble reconciling her new confidence with the house's past.

Fashion Week

Athleticism at Atelier Versace

There were ​high ​ho​pes for​ ​Versace​ couture​​, ​but Donatella ha​d​ trouble reconciling her new confidence with the house's past.


Fashion Week

Versace Goes Intergalactic

Donatella masters a future perfect blend of what's been and what will be.

Fashion Week

Versace Goes Intergalactic

Donatella masters a future perfect blend of what's been and what will be.


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