The Evolution of Donatella Versace's Powerful and Bold Personal Style
Donatella Versace, one of W's March 2017 issue cover stars, has a history of provocative style. She is unapologetically a maximalist, often favoring plunging necklines and bold prints both in her personal wardrobe and on the runway. Here, a look back at the legendary fashion designer's most iconic looks.
Donatella Versace and Paul Beck at a dinner party honoring Richard Avedon, September 27th, 1993
Donatella Versace and Gianni Versace at the Costume Institute Gala, 1995
Matt Dillon and Donatella Versace at the Costume Institute Gala, 1999
Versace at the VH1 Vogue Fashion Awards, 2000
Versace at a fashion show and gala at Waddesdon Manor in Buckinghamshire.
Versace at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party, March 24th, 2002
Versace at the Giorgio Armani Retrospective Cocktail Party, October 14th, 2003
Versace at the Fashion Rocks For Princes Trust, October 16th, 2003
Versace at the Women's World Awards.
Versace at the Whitney Museum Gala, October 19th, 2009
Versace at the 20th Annual Glamour Women of the Year Awards, November 8th, 2010
At the Versace for H&M Launch, November 17th, 2011
At the Palazzo Versace with Lady Gaga, October 1st, 2012
At the Versace Runway: Paris Fashion Week Haute-Couture FW 2013-2014, June 30th, 2013
Versace at the Costume Institute Gala, May 5th, 2014
Versace at the Costume Institute Benefit Gala, May 4th, 2015
Versace at the Amfar Paris Dinner, July 3rd, 2016
At the Versus Versace Runway at London Fashion Week Spring 2017, September 17th, 2016
With Gigi Had at the Fashion Awards 2016, December 5th, 2016