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.


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.

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.

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.

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.

Tim’s Take | Versace Autumn/Winter 2016
Tim Blanks talks to Donatella Versace to decode the creative thinking behind her latest collection. Watch now.

Tim’s Take | Versace Autumn/Winter 2016
Tim Blanks talks to Donatella Versace to decode the creative thinking behind her latest collection. Watch now.

Donatella’s Tough New World
A violent motif of stalactites perfectly captured the schism between what was and what will be at Versace.

Donatella’s Tough New World
A violent motif of stalactites perfectly captured the schism between what was and what will be at Versace.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Athleticism at Atelier Versace
There were high hopes for Versace couture, but Donatella had trouble reconciling her new confidence with the house's past.

Athleticism at Atelier Versace
There were high hopes for Versace couture, but Donatella had trouble reconciling her new confidence with the house's past.

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

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