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2 0 4 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I F ounded in 1978 by fashion designer Gianni Versace and his brother Santo in Milan, the brand soon became famous worldwide thanks to its instantly sexy and appealing approach to fashion. In the 80s and 90s, supermodels such as Linda Evangelista, Cindy Crawford and Naomi Campbell became international superstars alongside Gianni as his erotic interpretation of fashion became acceptable by society. In 1988, Versace’s little sister Donatella joined the company in the creative department and there began her distinctive commitment and influence on the brand. Following the tragic murder of Gianni in 1997 inMiami, Donatella has shown redoubtable strength of character and has managed the company up to the present day. Simply Abu Dhabi celebrates this milestone with an interview, to discuss with Donatella the Versace brand, its evolution and its future. Versace:40YearsOfVitality&20 YearsOfBlondePower—An InterviewWithDonatellaVersace By Ivan Allegranti