Donatella Versace and Due Lipa to Debut First Co-Designed Collection — Retail Bum

Versace’s Artistic Director Donatella Versace and Grammy-award-winning singer Dua Lipa are set to reveal their first co-designed ‘La Vacanza’ collection this month.

The womenswear collection, which will be revealed at a show in Cannes, France, will be available in-store and online starting May 23, 2023.

“I have always been inspired by a collaborative design process. Working with Dua on this collection has been very exciting, and I love the dynamic between us,” Versace said.

“Dua is strong, fearless, and free and her creative vision is exceptional. Summer is a magical time. We will capture this feeling and the colors of that time of the year with a truly special and intimate fashion show in Cannes.”

Lipa has previously been seen wearing Versace outfits at various events and has appeared in several campaigns for the Italian brand. She also walked the brand’s runway during its Spring 2022 show.

“I am absolutely thrilled to have co-designed the women’s ‘La Vacanza’ collection for Versace with Donatella,” the signer said.

“She and I have formed such a strong bond over the years, and I’m so grateful for the support I’ve received from her and the whole team since the very beginning of my…