Woman Portrait Gallery #2 — April 2024
Tony Federico
“Donatella Versace”
Portrait of designer Donatella Versace taken at Milano Fashion Week, 1999.
Tony Federico took the Polaroid as a backstage photographer two years after the murder of Gianni Versace, Donatella's brother. In these times of grief and tragedy, Donatella Versace has taken responsibility for the company and her brother's legacy. And these years were tough for Tony Federico as well: he was overworked, lonely and had developed a dangerous drug habit. He wanted to take back control and Donatella Versace's courage motivated him. Soon later, Tony Federico moved to Berlin and left the fashion business for good. Donatella Versace has made a comeback despite personal tragedy and the seemingly impossible task of following in the footsteps of a genius.
A strength captured as one of the Polaroids in Tony Federico's series.
Tony Federico took the Polaroid as a backstage photographer two years after the murder of Gianni Versace, Donatella's brother. In these times of grief and tragedy, Donatella Versace has taken responsibility for the company and her brother's legacy. And these years were tough for Tony Federico as well: he was overworked, lonely and had developed a dangerous drug habit. He wanted to take back control and Donatella Versace's courage motivated him. Soon later, Tony Federico moved to Berlin and left the fashion business for good. Donatella Versace has made a comeback despite personal tragedy and the seemingly impossible task of following in the footsteps of a genius.
A strength captured as one of the Polaroids in Tony Federico's series.
