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Extravagant

By Nosa Aiayanyo

By Nosa Aiyanyo

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he King of Fashion's empire passed to his family, along with a whole
host of impressive properties around the world. It has been more than
15 years since fashion designer Gianni Versace was gunned down at
his doorsteps of his Miami mansion. After his death the Versace brand has
continued under Donatella's creative control and Santo's business acumen,
but many of Gianni's homes have been sold. Just two years before his death,
Gianni Versace purchased a huge, 35-foot-wide townhouse just off of Fifth Avenue on Manhattan's ritzy Upper East Side for $7.5M and set about renovating it to his high standard.
Gianni Versace group and TAG recently announced collaboration for ‘Versace Design’ bespoke interior design service for private jets. His quote shared
about luxury has always lingered in the back of the mind of most people when
deciding what luxury is truly and what is not.
“In the past people were born royal. Nowadays royalty comes from what you
do”- Gianni Versace
Moreover, owning various homes and having endless amounts of money may
indeed be someone’s definition of extravagant, but it is how one spends the
money and spends their time that determines whether or not they are classy.
On the other hand, it is the decisions we make with the small or large
amounts of money we have and most importantly with the time we have that
determine whether we live a luxurious life or not.
Here are few extravagant ways of living, which keeps in mind the definition of
luxury uttered by Versace.

Palazzo Versace

Things that Epitomize Extravagance

1. Living in a clean, safe, and welcoming home that has just enough
space.
2. Quality designer clothing that feels as good as it looks and will
last for many seasons
3. Traveling non-stop flights and paying for your ideal preferred
seat.
4. An uninterrupted night’s sleep (happy conscious, productive day,
and well-balanced schedule)
5. Adhering to an eating regimen of moderation, not limitation.
6. The voice and freedom to say no.
7. Being able to purchase quality clothing, shoes and accessories
without going into debt and feeling physically and mentally fabulous when
you’re wearing them.
8. Living a life that is fulfilling and authentic despite those who don’t
understand or refuse to understand.
As you can see living a luxurious life doesn’t require ample amounts of
money, but what it does require is good decision making, a never-ending
quest for knowledge and the ability to live authentically and not to be led
around by the nose.

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