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.


Instagram Killed the Fashion Magazine. What Happens Now?
The photo- and video-sharing app has replaced print magazines as the primary way people discover fashion, becoming the foundation on which the industry has built everything from new labels to a $1.6 billion influencer economy. But change is coming.

Instagram Killed the Fashion Magazine. What Happens Now?
The photo- and video-sharing app has replaced print magazines as the primary way people discover fashion, becoming the foundation on which the industry has built everything from new labels to a $1.6 billion influencer economy. But change is coming.

Ferragamo Shares Jump as Widow's Death Sparks Takeover Talk
Wanda Ferragamo's death “opens up potentially interesting scenarios” for mergers and acquisitions, said a Jefferies analyst.

Ferragamo Shares Jump as Widow's Death Sparks Takeover Talk
Wanda Ferragamo's death “opens up potentially interesting scenarios” for mergers and acquisitions, said a Jefferies analyst.

Op-Ed | In Defense of Hedi Slimane
The designer wasn’t particularly novel in the way he went about rebooting Celine, but to label him a misogynist is a dangerous game, argues Anabel Maldonado.

Op-Ed | In Defense of Hedi Slimane
The designer wasn’t particularly novel in the way he went about rebooting Celine, but to label him a misogynist is a dangerous game, argues Anabel Maldonado.

Kering's Bigger, Bolder Plan for Alexander McQueen
This week, everyone will be talking about the Alexander McQueen show at Paris Fashion Week, Hypebeast's first festival, the Frieze London art fair and Drunk Elephant's UK launch.

Kering's Bigger, Bolder Plan for Alexander McQueen
This week, everyone will be talking about the Alexander McQueen show at Paris Fashion Week, Hypebeast's first festival, the Frieze London art fair and Drunk Elephant's UK launch.

When It Comes to Technology, Fashion Is Still a Laggard
The leading luxury groups are missing out on the kind of value creation happening at companies like Farfetch, which is building the fashion industry of the future.

When It Comes to Technology, Fashion Is Still a Laggard
The leading luxury groups are missing out on the kind of value creation happening at companies like Farfetch, which is building the fashion industry of the future.

Versace Takeover Will Bring Jobs to Italy
The deal showed how desirable Italian brands are to foreign investors.

Versace Takeover Will Bring Jobs to Italy
The deal showed how desirable Italian brands are to foreign investors.

Donatella: ‘Versace Is Going to Stay a Luxury Brand’
On the heels of the newly minted Capri Holdings' $2.1 billion acquisition of the Italian house, Donatella Versace, group head John D Idol and chief executive Jonathan Akeroyd talk future strategy.

Donatella: ‘Versace Is Going to Stay a Luxury Brand’
On the heels of the newly minted Capri Holdings' $2.1 billion acquisition of the Italian house, Donatella Versace, group head John D Idol and chief executive Jonathan Akeroyd talk future strategy.

Game On: Michael Kors Acquires Versace for $2.1 Billion
In the race to build America's first-ever luxury conglomerate, Michael Kors Holdings, now renamed Capri Holdings, has acquired the world-famous Italian fashion house. But does it have what it takes to turn Versace's price tag into profit?

Game On: Michael Kors Acquires Versace for $2.1 Billion
In the race to build America's first-ever luxury conglomerate, Michael Kors Holdings, now renamed Capri Holdings, has acquired the world-famous Italian fashion house. But does it have what it takes to turn Versace's price tag into profit?

Report: Michael Kors Close to Buying Versace
The deal is said to value Versace at about $2 billion.

Report: Michael Kors Close to Buying Versace
The deal is said to value Versace at about $2 billion.

The Suffering of Milan Fashion Week
With Gucci off to Paris for a season, there was space to fill, but only a few brave designers rose to the challenge.

The Suffering of Milan Fashion Week
With Gucci off to Paris for a season, there was space to fill, but only a few brave designers rose to the challenge.
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