Forum Members React to Donatella Versace’s Return to Fashion with a New Brand
Back in March 2025, Donatella Versace exited Versace as creative director (a position she held for just under three whole decades). Now, eighteen months later, the iconic Italian designer announces a partnership with Revolve, putting Donatella back in the creative driver’s seat. Together with the California-based Revolve Group Inc., the joint venture will comprise both beauty and fashion. “An independent venture reflecting Donatella’s personal creative vision,” stated the press release. The debut products are expected to be unveiled in 2027, together with a name reveal of the project.
Donatella Versace Announces Beauty & Fashion Partnership with Revolve, Set for 2027 Release
Read below the reactions of theFashionSpot’s forum members:
“DIVA… Wishing you all the success in the world, Donatella.” [DK92]
“She did NOT need to do this. Alber Elbaz launching AZ Factory levels of random.” [rowjellies]
“Awkward and unnecessary.” [Thefrenchy]
“This is going to be something that Prada might not like. A little like the split at Saint Laurent: the fashion with Hedi and Vaccarello going in one direction; the cosmetics under L’Oreal going in another direction. Both disconnected.” [Monsieur Cristobal]
“Donatella, no! You are mother! Don’t do this to us! Revolve? WTF…” [prada melodies]
“She won’t be able to use her name unless she simply calls it Donatella (a nod to Medusa or the Gorgons could also work). That said, this could definitely conflict with Prada’s attempts to revive Versace.” [LadyJunon]
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