182 Quotes by Donatella Versace

"I have worked with wool all my life as a designer. There's so much more to it than knitwear - it's an amazingly versatile material and can be used in so many different ways from chic to rustic."

"I like to eat. Definitely. I love sitting around a table with my friends. But I don't know how to cook anything."

"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."

"In order to be responsible, you need some discipline in your life."

"Many young people don't know what Versace represent. I want to show what makes Versace an iconic brand."

"When I meet celebrities, I have to know what they are like and only then can I design. The clothes have to fit their personality."

"You can have small moments of happiness in life. You certainly can’t expect years and years of it."

"When my mother did fittings for her clients, I was hiding, looking at these beautiful ladies try on these fantastic clothes. I was dreaming as a small child to try these clothes on myself."

"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."

"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."