182 Quotes by Donatella Versace

The man of the millennium is much more liberated than the man of the ’90s.

My mother didn’t want me to be in fashion. She was in the fashion business, so was my brother, and she thought it was too crazy for me. She wanted me to be married with children, to be independent, yes, but not to have a crazy life.

We shouldn’t be copying what we see. We should try to find our own sense of style, to believe in ourselves.

In fashion, women have more sensitivity, more sense of the body, so they know how things fit and feel. Yet there are not many women who study fashion. It’s ridiculous.

In mythology, the Medusa can petrify people with a look – which is a good thing, I think. But the Medusa is a unique symbol – something strong. It’s about going all the way.

Let’s just say beauty inspires me. But I like all beauty – I think it really comes from the inside out.

Women’s bodies are curvy, sensual, it’s about being happy to be a woman – and sexy is always good.

People are always surprised when they spend time with my children by how normal they are. They’re polite. They’re well mannered. They’re very down to earth, in a way.

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.