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Vogue 73 questions, 73 Questions With Donatella Versace | Vogue

73 Questions With Donatella Versace | Vogue

- [Assistant] Buongiorno.

- [Interviewer] Oh, hey!

- [Assistant] Benvenuto.

- [Interviewer] Sono qui per l'intervista con Donatella.

- [Assistant] E la aspettando.

- [Interviewer] Ok, grazie.

Donatella!

- Hey Joe.

Welcome.

- [Interviewer] Assolutamente.

And the first question I'd like to ask you

is what are you most excited about in life right now?

- Well, the next Met Gala in May.

- [Interviewer] Ok.

And you're co-chair of the Met Gala this year.

What should we expect?

- You will expect the best Met Gala ever.

- [Interviewer] Can't wait.

And what are you reading right now?

- Magazines.

- [Interviewer] And what's a song

that you're currently obsessed with?

- Million Reasons.

- [Interviewer] If you were not running Versace,

how would you be spending your time?

- Having a nervous breakdown, probably.

- [Interviewer] What's something

you'd still love to learn?

- Chinese.

- [Interviewer] What's the best film ever made?

- "The Shape of Water."

- [Interviewer] Who's the best photographer

that's ever lived?

- Steven Meisel.

- [Interviewer] What are your favorite flowers on earth?

- Roses.

- [Interviewer] Well lucky for me I made the right decision

with that one. - Thank you.

- [Interviewer] My pleasure.

- Thank you.

- [Interviewer] Ok, so two major fashion hubs

in the world.

Which one is it - New York or Milan?

- New York, always.

- [Interviewer] Leather or lace?

- Leather.

- [Interviewer] Silver or gold?

- Gold.

- [Interviewer] And this one's pretty obvious I think,

but heels or flats?

- What a question!

- [Interviewer] Heels?

- Heels.

- [Interviewer] Donatella, what excites you

most about fashion?

- That it's always evolving.

- [Interviewer] What's your favorite aspect of your job?

- Staying around my team.

- [Interviewer] What's the hardest thing about your job?

- Listening to my team.

- [Interviewer] What's the most overused word

in fashion right now?

- Amazing!

- [Interviewer] What's a fashion rule

that you completely disagree with?

- Flat shoes.

- [Interviewer] Donatella, what's a movie

everyone should be watching right now?

- "The Shape of Water."

- [Interviewer] Ok.

What TV show have you recently been hooked on?

- The Amazing Mrs...

- [Interviewer] Oh, ah - Maisel.

- Maisel!

- [Interviewer] Love that show.

And if you could have coffee with anybody

on the planet, who would it be?

- It would be Michelle Obama.

- [Interviewer] And what about dinner?

- It would be Barack Obama.

- [Interviewer] What's one item every woman should have

in her wardrobe?

- A pair of tight, black pants.

- [Interviewer] Ok.

What's your greatest achievement?

- My children.

- [Interviewer] How would you describe your personal style?

- Very personal.

- [Interviewer] What's the most important thing

to ever happen in the fashion world?

- Technology.

- [Interviewer] What's a trend you wish

would never, ever return?

- Minimalism.

- [Interviewer] Do you think one day

we're going to be reading your autobiography?

- Never.

Never. - Why?

- Because all the mistakes I did in my life,

I like to keep them private.

- [Interviewer] If you ruled the world,

what would you make a law?

- Stop children starvation.

- [Interviewer] Where do you hope to see the world

in five years from now?

- More progress. More technology.

- [Interviewer] What was your favorite part

about acting in Zoolander?

- Meeting Ben Stiller.

- That's so great. - [Assistant] Ecco lì.

- [Donatella] So beautiful.

- [Interviewer] Oh, very nice.

They look very, very lovely.

- Yes.

- [Interviewer] Donatella, this is

your brother's apartment, right?

- Yes, it is.

- [Interviewer] Um, it's been 20 years

since you lost your brother, Gianni.

What do you think he would say about the work

you've done as the brand's artistic director?

- Ah, not good enough.

- [Interviewer] What do you miss most about Gianni?

- His laugh.

- [Interviewer] What was your favorite memory with him?

- Being backstage with him at the latest fashion show

in Paris, just before he was killed.

- [Interviewer] In what way did he inspire you?

- His life inspired me.

- [Interviewer] What's the best advice

that he's ever given you?

- Be true to yourself.

- [Interviewer] And you created this tribute collection

in memory of him.

Um, why now?

- It was too painful to think about it before.

Twenty years went by, and I was ready.

- [Interviewer] I'm sure he'd be very proud.

So, what's the best gift you've ever received?

- A yellow diamond from my brother, Gianni.

- It's America, because it's so big

and so different from East Coast to West Coast.

- [Interviewer] And in America, what's your favorite thing

that Americans say?

- Fantastic.

- [Interviewer] Ah, which Italian word do you wish

English speakers would stop saying incorrectly?

- Versace.

It's Versace.

- [Interviewer] What makes Versace unique?

- Me.

- [Interviewer] Most memorable Versace show?

- 1991.

The fashion show with all the supermodels

singing "Freedom" on the runway.

- [Interviewer] If you were a hashtag, what would you be?

- #blonde.

- [Interviewer] Nice.

Now, as I understand it, you were your brother's muse.

- Was I?

- [Interviewer] And in all the work that you do,

who would you consider to be your muse?

- Strong women all over the world.

- [Interviewer] How has fashion changed

since you took the leadership of the brand?

- Complete revolution made by technology and social media.

- [Interviewer] Mm-hmm.

What can we expect from your upcoming collection?

- Don't you know it's a secret?!

I can not talk about.

- [Interviewer] Can't blame me for trying on that one.

What's the first reaction when you heard

Lady Gaga's song Donatella?

- I say, wow, finally!

- [Interviewer] And it's true you know

all the words to Bruno Mars' "Versace on the Floor?"

- Absolutely, yes.

- [Interviewer] And that Migos song.

Do you actually recommend anyone having a medusa on them

like they're illuminati, or that they put Versace

on the top of their Audi?

- Why not?

- All right. - Of course, yes.

- [Interviewer] Donatella, how would you describe yourself?

- I describe myself as a warm person.

And, ah, very loyal.

- [Interviewer] How do you feel you are perceived?

- As a cold person.

Very distant.

- [Interviewer] What's the biggest misconception about you?

- That I'm not friendly.

- [Interviewer] Who do you admire the most?

- I admire women in the world.

- [Interviewer] What's the best advice

that you've ever received in your life?

- Be true to yourself.

- [Interviewer] What advice would you offer

to your 16-year-old self?

- Follow the rules just a little bit more.

- [Interviewer] How do you react to criticism?

- I hate it.

- [Interviewer] Who is the best designer of all time?

- Karl Lagerfeld.

- [Interviewer] Who's an emerging designer

that you're excited to watch develop?

- Michael Halpern.

- [Interviewer] What is an issue that you wish

a lot of us would be talking about a lot more often?

- Women.

- [Interviewer] Now last weekend

was the second annual Women's March.

What's your vision for the movement in 2018?

- I think it will get stronger and bigger.

- [Interviewer] What does it mean to be a woman today?

- It means to be aware of what happens in the world.

And do something about it.

- [Interviewer] Do you consider yourself a feminist?

- Absolutely, yes.

- [Interviewer] What does feminism mean to you?

- What I just say before, be aware of the problems

in the world, and try to fix it a little bit.

- [Interviewer] Right.

What's one thing that's going to save humanity?

- Sustainability.

- [Interviewer] And Donatella, for the last question,

I have to ask you, what fashion advice would you give me?

- Oh my God, that's a lot of work.

- Yeah, I know. - Jonathan!

- [Assistant] Ecco lo.

- [Interviewer] Oh, how perfect is this!?

Thank you so much.

- Thank you.

Ciao!

- [Interviewer] Ciao.

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- [Assistant] Buongiorno.

- [Interviewer] Oh, hey!

- [Assistant] Benvenuto.

- [Interviewer] Sono qui per l'intervista con Donatella.

- [Assistant] E la aspettando.

- [Interviewer] Ok, grazie.

Donatella!

- Hey Joe.

Welcome.

- [Interviewer] Assolutamente.

And the first question I'd like to ask you

is what are you most excited about in life right now?

- Well, the next Met Gala in May.

- [Interviewer] Ok.

And you're co-chair of the Met Gala this year.

What should we expect?

- You will expect the best Met Gala ever.

- [Interviewer] Can't wait.

And what are you reading right now?

- Magazines.

- [Interviewer] And what's a song

that you're currently obsessed with?

- Million Reasons.

- [Interviewer] If you were not running Versace,

how would you be spending your time?

- Having a nervous breakdown, probably.

- [Interviewer] What's something

you'd still love to learn?

- Chinese.

- [Interviewer] What's the best film ever made?

- "The Shape of Water."

- [Interviewer] Who's the best photographer

that's ever lived?

- Steven Meisel.

- [Interviewer] What are your favorite flowers on earth?

- Roses.

- [Interviewer] Well lucky for me I made the right decision

with that one. - Thank you.

- [Interviewer] My pleasure.

- Thank you.

- [Interviewer] Ok, so two major fashion hubs

in the world.

Which one is it - New York or Milan?

- New York, always.

- [Interviewer] Leather or lace?

- Leather.

- [Interviewer] Silver or gold?

- Gold.

- [Interviewer] And this one's pretty obvious I think,

but heels or flats?

- What a question!

- [Interviewer] Heels?

- Heels.

- [Interviewer] Donatella, what excites you

most about fashion?

- That it's always evolving.

- [Interviewer] What's your favorite aspect of your job?

- Staying around my team.

- [Interviewer] What's the hardest thing about your job?

- Listening to my team.

- [Interviewer] What's the most overused word

in fashion right now?

- Amazing!

- [Interviewer] What's a fashion rule

that you completely disagree with?

- Flat shoes.

- [Interviewer] Donatella, what's a movie

everyone should be watching right now?

- "The Shape of Water."

- [Interviewer] Ok.

What TV show have you recently been hooked on?

- The Amazing Mrs...

- [Interviewer] Oh, ah - Maisel.

- Maisel!

- [Interviewer] Love that show.

And if you could have coffee with anybody

on the planet, who would it be?

- It would be Michelle Obama.

- [Interviewer] And what about dinner?

- It would be Barack Obama.

- [Interviewer] What's one item every woman should have

in her wardrobe?

- A pair of tight, black pants.

- [Interviewer] Ok.

What's your greatest achievement?

- My children.

- [Interviewer] How would you describe your personal style?

- Very personal.

- [Interviewer] What's the most important thing

to ever happen in the fashion world?

- Technology.

- [Interviewer] What's a trend you wish

would never, ever return?

- Minimalism.

- [Interviewer] Do you think one day

we're going to be reading your autobiography?

- Never.

Never. - Why?

- Because all the mistakes I did in my life,

I like to keep them private.

- [Interviewer] If you ruled the world,

what would you make a law?

- Stop children starvation.

- [Interviewer] Where do you hope to see the world

in five years from now?

- More progress. More technology.

- [Interviewer] What was your favorite part

about acting in Zoolander?

- Meeting Ben Stiller.

- That's so great. - [Assistant] Ecco lì.

- [Donatella] So beautiful.

- [Interviewer] Oh, very nice.

They look very, very lovely.

- Yes.

- [Interviewer] Donatella, this is

your brother's apartment, right?

- Yes, it is.

- [Interviewer] Um, it's been 20 years

since you lost your brother, Gianni.

What do you think he would say about the work

you've done as the brand's artistic director?

- Ah, not good enough.

- [Interviewer] What do you miss most about Gianni?

- His laugh.

- [Interviewer] What was your favorite memory with him?

- Being backstage with him at the latest fashion show

in Paris, just before he was killed.

- [Interviewer] In what way did he inspire you?

- His life inspired me.

- [Interviewer] What's the best advice

that he's ever given you?

- Be true to yourself.

- [Interviewer] And you created this tribute collection

in memory of him.

Um, why now?

- It was too painful to think about it before.

Twenty years went by, and I was ready.

- [Interviewer] I'm sure he'd be very proud.

So, what's the best gift you've ever received?

- A yellow diamond from my brother, Gianni.

- It's America, because it's so big

and so different from East Coast to West Coast.

- [Interviewer] And in America, what's your favorite thing

that Americans say?

- Fantastic.

- [Interviewer] Ah, which Italian word do you wish

English speakers would stop saying incorrectly?

- Versace.

It's Versace.

- [Interviewer] What makes Versace unique?

- Me.

- [Interviewer] Most memorable Versace show?

- 1991.

The fashion show with all the supermodels

singing "Freedom" on the runway.

- [Interviewer] If you were a hashtag, what would you be?

- #blonde.

- [Interviewer] Nice.

Now, as I understand it, you were your brother's muse.

- Was I?

- [Interviewer] And in all the work that you do,

who would you consider to be your muse?

- Strong women all over the world.

- [Interviewer] How has fashion changed

since you took the leadership of the brand?

- Complete revolution made by technology and social media.

- [Interviewer] Mm-hmm.

What can we expect from your upcoming collection?

- Don't you know it's a secret?!

I can not talk about.

- [Interviewer] Can't blame me for trying on that one.

What's the first reaction when you heard

Lady Gaga's song Donatella?

- I say, wow, finally!

- [Interviewer] And it's true you know

all the words to Bruno Mars' "Versace on the Floor?"

- Absolutely, yes.

- [Interviewer] And that Migos song.

Do you actually recommend anyone having a medusa on them

like they're illuminati, or that they put Versace

on the top of their Audi?

- Why not?

- All right. - Of course, yes.

- [Interviewer] Donatella, how would you describe yourself?

- I describe myself as a warm person.

And, ah, very loyal.

- [Interviewer] How do you feel you are perceived?

- As a cold person.

Very distant.

- [Interviewer] What's the biggest misconception about you?

- That I'm not friendly.

- [Interviewer] Who do you admire the most?

- I admire women in the world.

- [Interviewer] What's the best advice

that you've ever received in your life?

- Be true to yourself.

- [Interviewer] What advice would you offer

to your 16-year-old self?

- Follow the rules just a little bit more.

- [Interviewer] How do you react to criticism?

- I hate it.

- [Interviewer] Who is the best designer of all time?

- Karl Lagerfeld.

- [Interviewer] Who's an emerging designer

that you're excited to watch develop?

- Michael Halpern.

- [Interviewer] What is an issue that you wish

a lot of us would be talking about a lot more often?

- Women.

- [Interviewer] Now last weekend

was the second annual Women's March.

What's your vision for the movement in 2018?

- I think it will get stronger and bigger.

- [Interviewer] What does it mean to be a woman today?

- It means to be aware of what happens in the world.

And do something about it.

- [Interviewer] Do you consider yourself a feminist?

- Absolutely, yes.

- [Interviewer] What does feminism mean to you?

- What I just say before, be aware of the problems

in the world, and try to fix it a little bit.

- [Interviewer] Right.

What's one thing that's going to save humanity?

- Sustainability.

- [Interviewer] And Donatella, for the last question,

I have to ask you, what fashion advice would you give me?

- Oh my God, that's a lot of work.

- Yeah, I know. - Jonathan!

- [Assistant] Ecco lo.

- [Interviewer] Oh, how perfect is this!?

Thank you so much.

- Thank you.

Ciao!

- [Interviewer] Ciao.