Donatella Versace

It would be very easy for us to do a collection that everybody would like and not criticize. But criticism is a part of life. You have to take it. ”

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. ”

Fashion is about dreaming and making other people dream. ”

I don't see anybody categorized as a 'fashion diva,' except for me! And I like that. I am thought of as a diva because I wear an evening dress and I take care of my look when I go out. I go to parties regarding business, not for fun. And that's why they call me a 'diva.' ”

A business woman needs a successful mix of design and practicality. ”

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. ”

I do think that exercise is important, not only to keep you in shape but also for your state of mind. However, I am not fanatical about it. ”

I think glamour all the time. I wake up in the morning and I'm already thinking glamour. ”

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

Fashion is all about happiness. It's fun. It's important. But it's not medicine. ”