The last word you would associate with Donatella Versace is soft . The Italian designer is famous for her saturated colors, sexy lines, and lots of high-gloss surfaces. But a visit to her house in Milan reveals a whole new Donatella. She has just redecorated, and the palette is full of creamy shades. “I still love strong color,” she says, “but the point was to make a change. I wanted something a little more sensual, so the colors are really soft.”
But that’s soft with an Italian flair. There are still plenty of deep purples and reds in her 2009 fashion collections —and in her home. Her favorite piece of furniture? A high-tech titanium chaise that doubles as sculpture. Like everything she creates, it works because it is made of luxurious materials and
ultimately references classical imagery. That’s the secret to her vision. And a similar principle applies at home. As she will tell you, the way to make people feel comfortable is “good music, good food, good company, and a beautifully set table.” And always, just a tiny drop of Barbarella outrageousness.
But that’s soft with an Italian flair. There are still plenty of deep purples and reds in her 2009 fashion collections —and in her home. Her favorite piece of furniture? A high-tech titanium chaise that doubles as sculpture. Like everything she creates, it works because it is made of luxurious materials and
ultimately references classical imagery. That’s the secret to her vision. And a similar principle applies at home. As she will tell you, the way to make people feel comfortable is “good music, good food, good company, and a beautifully set table.” And always, just a tiny drop of Barbarella outrageousness.
1. The color blond, of course! It makes me feel secure and pampered.
2. Shopping for vintage clothes in London with my daughter.
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3. My workout routine, the only time I wear flats.
4. The titanium chaise longue from the latest Versace Home collection. It is innovative, unique, stylish, and refined.
4. The titanium chaise longue from the latest Versace Home collection. It is innovative, unique, stylish, and refined.
6. My mobile phone, so I am always in touch with family, friends, and, of course, work!
7. The Whitney Museum of American Art, founded in 1931 by Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney and still committed to supporting living American artists.
Historic Print (L): Gertrude (Vanderbilt) Whitney, 1877-1942
7. The Whitney Museum of American Art, founded in 1931 by Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney and still committed to supporting living American artists.
Historic Print (L): Gertrude (Vanderbilt) Whitney, 1877-1942
9. Argosy Book Store in New York. I go there to stock up on art books.
10. Black patent-leather platform heels. They are rock chic and make everyone look great.
11. Art Unites, our collaboration with the Whitney’s education department. We provided supplies for 1,400 children from Starlight and the One Foundation to create drawings on canvas which are made into unique Versace totes. All proceeds will be donated to the two charities.
11. Art Unites, our collaboration with the Whitney’s education department. We provided supplies for 1,400 children from Starlight and the One Foundation to create drawings on canvas which are made into unique Versace totes. All proceeds will be donated to the two charities.
12. My house in Milan, my sanctuary. I especially love having dinner parties at home for my family and friends.
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