Fashion icon Donatella Versace, 69, dazzled in a glitzy dress to attend the world premiere of “The Devil Wears Prada: The Musical” in London on December 1. While Versace’s outfit was certainly eye-catching, it was her face that attracted significant attention among social media users who marveled at how different her features looked from previous years.

For the show business affair, the world-renowned Italian fashion designer donned a sparkly gold and slightly sheer dress that ended above her knees. The long-sleeved garment featured bedazzled fringe tassels.

Versace wore a black strapless corset underneath her dress and paired both items with see-through black tights. Elevating her ensemble, she sported tan platform boots, accessorized with gold dangling earrings, a striking bracelet, and gold rings.

Completing the look, Versace let her blonde locks fall over her shoulders and back in loose waves and adorned her face with light makeup.

The musical she attended is based on the popular book by Lauren Weisberger and the iconic film “The Devil Wears Prada.” It follows the story of Andy who is fresh out of college and gets thrust into the world of “Runway” magazine, where she works under the legendary fashion diva Miranda Priestley.

“As she gets increasingly absorbed by the allure of high fashion, Andy must question her values. How much is she willing to compromise for success? Discover the captivating narrative of ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ musical in London’s Dominion Theatre,” reads the description on the ticket website.

Priestley is played by legendary actress Vanessa Williams, while iconic artist Sir Elton John is responsible for the music. Directed by Jerry Mitchell, the musical promises “an evening filled with humour [sic], fashion, and poignant life lessons.”

Tickets are on sale from $38.06 (£30) and thus far, the drama-comedy, which is showing until May 31, 2025, has already received a rating of 4.45/5 stars along with several glowing reviews from people who have seen it.

Aside from Versace, Williams, and John, other A-listers in attendance included Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, TV star Michelle Visage, and famous model Elizabeth Hurley, to name a few. The show they attended hosted a charity gala for the Elton John AIDS Foundation.

Many netizens who saw photos of Versace took to social media platforms to comment on her appearance, especially where her face was concerned. “I love Donatella’s new face! 👄,” praised a user on X.

Another posted a photo of her at the event and penned, “wake up babe new donatella VERSACE 💜 face just dropped [sic],” while someone else echoed, “Donatella Versace [sic] new face just debuted!”

An X user, who accompanied their message with a GIF of famous actress Anne Hathaway (who played Andy in the film adaptation of the novel) toasting with a glass of champagne, wrote, “Whoever did Donatella’s new face.”

Echoing the sentiment, an Instagrammer commended, “Whoever tightened that face up needs an award. She looks beautiful!”

“She looks so good and younger,” observed a spectator. Another added, “Facelift and body is bodying. This is the most [sic] healthiest I’ve seen her in years!!!” “She looks good and healthy 🔥,” agreed a fan.

More enhancement procedure comments ensued with yet another Instagrammer opining, “Donatella has been touched by an Angel. 😇.” “The best she’s ever looked! Come thru face-lift,” praised someone else.

Another opinionated observer complimented Versace and referenced other stars who they think have gotten procedures done that look good, “My mouth dropped because this right here is how a nip tuck is done!!! Her, & Lindsay Lohan & Nene Leaks? Their doctors needs [sic] awards, raises & vacations 👏🏽😭🔥🥂.”

“She fixed her face! she [sic] looks great!” praised an Instagrammer, while another chimed in with, “She looks refreshed.” An admirer swooned, “Face looks soft 😍.”

Responding to a video shared on TikTok by British Vogue, which showed Versace posing for the flashing cameras while standing on the red carpet, a TikToker noted, “Donatella Versace looks different… less puffy… looking good 💚🔥💚.”

“She looks fantastic 🤩,” gushed a fan, while someone else admitted, “I almost didn’t recognize her new face.” Another surprised social media user marveled, “Wow! She really fixed that botched surgery… the Hollywood surgeons have really stepped their game up! New era of surgery and the return of more natural beauty standards is a great thing [sic]….”

Looking back at some older photos of the 69-year-old, one may notice differences in her facial features as recently as last year (2023).

When she attended the 2023 Met Gala, the designer’s cheeks and lips appeared slightly more puffy than they were at the musical on December 1 (2024).

In 2018, when Versace attended the “Che Tempo Che Fa” TV show event in Milan, her eyes appeared narrower than they are now. Additionally, like they were at the 2023 Met Gala, Versace’s cheeks appeared to be raised higher.

At the Atelier Versace after party during Paris Fashion Week in 2015, Versace’s cheeks were a lot less plump, however, her eyes appeared wider and drooped slightly at the corners.

Rewinding all the way back to the late 80s and 90s, when Versace was seen posing at industry events with the famous likes of John and her iconic late brother Gianni Versace, one can see that she looked remarkably different than she does now.

Whether she is sparking conversation or prompting compliments concerning her altered physical appearance, it’s clear that Donatella Versace knows how to get the public buzzing with online chatter.