Donatella Versace Quotes
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New York is full of creative people, not only in fashion.
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Just like music evokes emotion, so can garments.
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Hollywood is a very inspiring place.
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I find older men more attractive than boys. I need a man who can teach me a thing or two.
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The suit does not represent the businessman anymore. Nor does the loud shirt represent the rock star. The same man can now wear both.
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It's no good being too easily swayed by people's opinions. You have to believe in yourself.
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A business woman needs a successful mix of design and practicality. I look for that special piece that sets the watch apart from the norm. I want to have something unique that differentiates itself with style and glamour.
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Creativity comes from a conflict of ideas.
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You can't pretend that everybody likes Versace. It would be boring. It's better to create a reaction than to create no reaction. That's dangerous.
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I understand that the rule of fashion is to change, even as a successful designer - you do not want to be stuck in the same rut.
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Many young people don't know what Versace represent. I want to show what makes Versace an iconic brand.
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To be Catholic puts a lot of fear in you. It's a great religion, but also one that can limit your experience. You fear experience because everything is a sin.
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I believe it is the responsibility and duty of those in high-profile positions to give a voice to people whose voices cannot be heard.
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Fashion is all about happiness. It's fun. It's important. But it's not medicine.
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My muse changes all the time because I think every designer is a bit of a muse for themselves in a way - they just don't want to say it.
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Richard Avedon is a true genius of photography and one of the greatest artists of our time.
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My main influence is - it's music. It lifts the spirit. I am always listening to music. And sometimes what inspires me is a little sound or some small arrangement. I really do listen to music continuously all day long - very loud, so people can't stand to be around me anymore.
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Scent is very important. Strong fragrances suit some men, while citrus types suit others. I like my men to smell fresh and woody, but also like a man.
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Women's bodies are curvy, sensual, it's about being happy to be a woman - and sexy is always good
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I think people need to see Prince live to really understand how remarkable he is. He has always been inspiring because he is never afraid to break rules or barriers or invent something new - and if you love fashion, then you need to be able to do that.
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Plus-sized women shouldnt think of themselves as a size. They should think of themselves as women with rich goals in life. Size doesn’t mean, really, anything. You can carry your size with pride and dress in a way that you like.
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In fashion, only sexy won’t go out of fashion.
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Elegance is always in style for men.
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The three biggest fashion mistakes are cheap suits, shoes, and shirts. Spend your money on something good.
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I've learned how to appreciate what I have. And it's a lot. I'm very lucky.
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My style is not that big. I wear heels, tight pants, and I wear diamonds.
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I love the strength of white blonde. Some people talk about having disasters while dyeing their hair - in my opinion you can never have a blonde disaster . . . I am always trying the latest products - whatever is new goes on my hair.
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I was a fashion addict by the time I was 11 years old. I'd wear a miniskirt and patent-leather boots.
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I think there was a time when I was too strict and controlling. I think I asphyxiated my children.
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I don't even know what my natural colour is. Natural? What is natural? What is that? I do not believe in totally natural for women. For me, natural has something to do with vegetables.
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