Donatella Versace impressed fans with her youthful looks as she stepped out in London on Sunday.
The 69-year-old Versace creative director wore a semi-sheer copper long-sleeved dress with sequin fringe over a strapless black bodysuit as she attended a charity gala premiere of “The Devil Wears Prada: The Musical” at the Dominion Theater.
Versace also wore sheer black stockings with tall brown platform boots. The fashion designer wore gold star earrings and wore soft makeup with shimmering dark gold eyeshadow and a nude lip.
Instead of her signature platinum blonde straight hairstyle, Versace sported shoulder-length waves in a warmer tone.
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Donatella Verscae, seen here left in 2014 and right in 2024, was praised by fans for her youthful looks as she stepped out on Sunday. (Getty Images)
After Versace was photographed on the red carpet, fans flocked to social media to compliment her fresh look.
“She looks great. I’m glad she changed the makeup,” wrote one X user.
“I’m so glad she ditched the black smokey eye,” another commented. “I always wondered why she made it her signature look when it was so harsh on her mature skin and lighter hair.”
“The lighter makeup brightens her face and is a huge improvement in itself!” added one commenter.
“Definitely some subtle details as I think a full turnaround would turn heads! She looks good though!!” one social media user commented.
Another added: “She looks better than she did in 2014.”
Social media users complimented Versace’s fresh look. (Jeff Spicer/Getty Images)
The premiere of “The Devil Wears Prada” charity gala, held on World AIDS Day, benefited the Elton John AIDS Foundation. In addition to Versace, a host of other stars were in attendance, including John and his wife David Furnish, Elizabeth Hurley, Lily Collins, Vanessa Williams, Luke Evans, fashion designers Zandra Rhodes and Betsey Johnson and Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour.
The musical is an adaptation of the 2006 romantic comedy ‘The Devil Wears Prada’, based on the 2003 book of the same name by Lauren Weisberger.
Weisberger’s novel is loosely inspired by her time as Wintour’s assistant. The character of the demanding and powerful editor-in-chief of the fashion magazine Miranda Priestly is said to be based on Wintour.
In the film, Priestly was played by Meryl Streep, who won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress and was nominated for the Oscar for Best Actress for her performance. The film also starred Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt.
Fans noticed that Versace wasn’t wearing her signature smokey eyeshadow. (Jacopo Raule/WireImage)
The Elton John Aids Foundation funds programs that provide treatment, support and services to people living with or at risk of it HIV/AIDS and is working to end the stigma of the disease, the website says.
Versace shared red carpet photos from the premiere in two posts her Instagram page. The businesswoman posed with John, Furnish, Wintour and Williams and joined the musical’s cast in a group photo. She also posted videos of the red carpet and performance.
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“This isn’t just about fashion – it’s about compassion. Tonight we are proud to recognize #WorldAIDSDay at the Opening Night Gala of the Devil Wears Prada Musical in support of the Elton John AIDS Foundation,” Versace, a longtime supporter of the foundation, wrote in the caption of one message.
Versace and Sir Elton John attended “The Devil Wears Prada Musical” charity gala evening in support of the Elton John Aids Foundation at The Dominion Theatre. (Dave Benett/Getty Images for The Devil Wears Prada Musical)
“Thank you to the incredible cast and crew of @pradawestend, and everyone who joined us for this unforgettable evening.”
In the caption of her other post, Versace wrote: “RSVP YES The Devil Wears Prada for its Opening Gala Night. @eltonjohn you are a genius. I was hooked from the first note to the last. The show is fascinating.
“As co-chair of The Rocket Fund, I’m proud to stand with @eltonjohn, @davidfurnish and @ejaf on this World AIDS Day.
“Through December 31st, I will match every donation made to the Foundation, up to a maximum of $300,000. All donations today will be matched 3x! Let’s make history… in style.”
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Versace is pictured with Vanessa Williams, Elton John, Dame Anna Wintour and David Furnish at the premiere. (Dave Benett/Getty Images for The Devil Wears Prada Musical)
On December 2, Versace paid tribute to her late brother, Versace founder Gianni Versace, on his birthday. The famous designer died in 1997 at the age of 50 after being shot by serial killer Andrew Cunanan.
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“Happy birthday, Gianni. Your spirit still fills every corner of my world. I will miss you always,” Versace captioned a black-and-white photo of herself with her brother.
