Donatella Versace opened a 1,785-square foot Versace Vibe store on Mercer Street in New York on Wednesday and made sure she didn’t celebrate the opening alone. Stars including Kanye West, Bar Refaeli, Linda Evangelista, and Jennifer Hudson attended the cocktail reception feting the new SoHo store, as well as the private dinner later held at the Waldorf Towers. The space not occupied by stars was filled with editors, models, bloggers, and other ever-present members of the fashion crowd.
Donatella’s new BFF Lady Gaga made sure not to miss out, but when would she ever miss out on a chance to dress up in one of her crazy ensembles and make a much-photographed grand entrance to an event? In a slightly disappointing twist, Gaga appeared toned down compared to some of the other guests, especially at a party being held for a typically opulent, over-the-top brand. The singer wore a black skirt with a wide belt, a long-sleeved black crop top, and a giant black fur hat. Donatella had plenty to say about Gaga, calling her “fabulous, fearless” and revealing that it’s easy to talk to her because “she gets everything.”
To see what Lady Gaga wore and to read what Donatella Versace had to say about the store and her next career move, check out Be Voguish!
