“Richard Avedon is a true genius of photography and one of the greatest...” — Donatella Versace Quote

Richard Avedon is a true genius of photography and one of the greatest artists of our time.

It's very important for a brand to have an identity through the years, but it's very important as well to evolve because times change so fast.

I don't like my physique at all.

People are always surprised when they spend time with my children by how normal they are. They're polite. They're well mannered. They're very down to earth, in a way.

For so long Versace couture was identified with celebrities and music, which I love. But at the same time it could overwhelm the clothes.

I'd want to meet Lil Wayne. He's a very smart man, intelligent guy and a lyrical genius. So I'd want to see how his mind works.

Industry is a better horse to ride than genius.

Jennifer Aniston is a genius.

I think Baz Luhrmann's 'Romeo + Juliet' is a work of genius.

Todd Rundgren is a genius, and I don't use that word a lot.