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Donatella Versace Teams with Revolve Group for New Fashion-Beauty Venture
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Core Event
On September 21, 2026, Revolve Group announced a joint venture with Donatella Versace to create an independent fashion and beauty business. Versace will serve as chief creative officer, while Revolve will supply technology, e-commerce, consumer-intelligence and global-reach capabilities. The venture will launch initially in the United States, Latin America, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East, with beauty products slated to debut first. The brand name and exact launch timetable are to be revealed in the coming months.
Background & Context
Donatella Versace stepped down as creative director of the Versace house in March 2025 after nearly three decades leading the brand founded by her brother Gianni Versace. She then became chief brand ambassador. In December 2025, Prada Group acquired Versace for an enterprise value of €1.25 billion. The partnership with Revolve marks Versace’s first independent design role since leaving the family house.
Data & Statistics
- Revolve Group reported $1.23 billion in total revenue for 2025 and double-digit net-sales growth for three consecutive quarters leading into Q2 2026.
- The company held $311.6 million in cash and cash equivalents at the end of June 2026 and remained debt-free.
- Revolve’s 2025 sales were also cited as €1.2 billion (approximately $1.4 billion) in its press materials.
- The joint venture targets Millennial and Generation Z consumers across four global regions.
Official Statements & Responses
Co-CEO Mike Karanikolas emphasized the long-term focus of the partnership.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I believe creativity should be fearless, inclusive and alive in the world,” — Yulia Gorbachenko Donatella, yet-unnamed brand’s chief
- “By combining Donatella's creative authority with REVOLVE's technology, infrastructure and global reach, we have an opportunity to create something genuinely distinctive — and build it for the long term,” — Mike Karanikolas, cofounder and co-CEO of the group
- “Donatella is one of the defining creative voices of our time. This partnership gives that vision an entirely new platform and the freedom to build something from the ground up,” — Michael Mente, cofounder and co-chief executive officer of Revolve Group
- “Donatella has an extraordinary instinct for what the next generation wants and an unmatched ability to connect fashion with culture. That is what makes this partnership so exciting,” — Raissa Gerona, president of brand and partnerships at Revolve Group
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Revenue figures for Revolve differ slightly across sources: some report $1.23 billion for 2025, while others cite €1.2 billion (? $1.4 billion). Both originate from Revolve’s disclosures, but currency conversion and rounding create a minor inconsistency. The exact launch date for the beauty line, the eventual fashion rollout, and the brand’s name remain undisclosed.
What’s Next
Revolve indicated that the brand name, creative vision and first product line will be announced in the coming months, with the initial beauty launch expected in 2027. Additional markets beyond the four initial regions may be added as the venture evolves.