Blonde Ambition

Who doesn’t know Donatella Versace? But then again, what do we really know about her? That’s why “(Rizzoli) has been such a long-awaited piece of literature: It is the key to unlock who the blond genius really is and how she successfully operates the Italian luxury giant even after the death of her beloved brother, Gianni Versace. While this photographic tome compiles never-seenbefore images at the Versace Atelier, runways and beyond, Donatella openly reveals little things that make up who she is today. It was her brother who pushed her at the age of 11 to dye her hair blonde as he was obsessed with singer Patty Pravo—and Donatella has never looked back since. The undying love for her brother does run deep through the pages, as do her obsession and tenacity that fuel the house to always push through. Written together with a number of respectable fashion critics, including Maria Luisa Frisa and Stefano Tonchi, “Versace” is an inspirational archive that chronicles the life, love and soul of perhaps the most fearless woman in fashion.