Happy birthday! Donatella Versace turns 71 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary fashion designer turns 71 on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026.

Donatella Versace is celebrating her 71st birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed fashion designers of her generation.

Popular fashion designer-business woman Donatella Versace has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 71st birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Versace, a cultural icon

Born in Reggio di Calabria on August 26, 1955, Donatella Versace's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Italian history. Versace's not just a great fashion designer, she's an inspiration, an icon and a very charming woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Donatella hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Donatella Versace as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 71.

Happy Birthday, Donatella, you're the best!

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