Donatella Versace and her successful life as a fashion icon

You are going to watch a short part of an interview made by the magazine Vogue with the Italian fashion designer Donatella Versace.

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1. In the interview made by the fashion magazine Vogue to Donatella Versace, she started describing that she thinks that her company is an international one because it can be found in different countries; however, she mentioned that the manufactory in Italy is the best because that quality is something that she doesn’t want to lose in her company. Then, she mentioned how she creates collections with the help of her ideas and also that there are many things that inspire her, but music is one of the strongest. Donatella also said that women are powerful and that she loves Lady Gaga for the different characteristics that she has. It could be said that the main idea of the interview was about the importance of Italian manufactory in her company and how she creates her collections through ideas and inspirational things such as music. 

2. In the interview made by the fashion magazine Vogue to Donatella Versace, she talked about where does her company is located; as in countries like Italy, France, and America. She also said that the quality of her collections is one of the best because as they are made in Italy, each piece of clothing is well done. On the other hand, she started to talk about music as one of her biggest inspirations. It is when Donatella commented that women are as powerful as Lady Gaga because according to her, she is very provocative and intriguing. It could be said that the main idea of the interview was about how strong is the inspiration that she gets from music and her love for Lady Gaga. 

3. In the interview made by the fashion magazine Vogue to Donatella Versace, she talked about the high quality that she likes to follow around the world because as her company is located in different countries like Italy, France, and America, she said that it is important to follow the quality rules in order to have great collections. She also explained the process of creating a collection through having ideas and getting inspiration in music, she also listed some female singers that have a strong influence and personalities. It could be said that the main idea of the interview was about the quality of her company and how female singers have a big influence on her collections.

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Vogue. (2013, July 24th). Donatella Versace - Vogue Voices [Video File]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEuxIL6EL68&t=5s

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