This time she looks even worse. The violet colored hands could be due to poor circulation often associated with anorexia. Allegra is 24 years old now, but she has the body of a 12 year old boy. It’s so sad. She could have had anything and been anything she wanted to be, but she was stunted by her family’s deep entrenchment in the fashion industry.

I suppose this is what happens to you when you grow up the daughter of  Donatella Versace and niece to Gianni. She probably stopped eating normally when she was about five years old.

“Our daughter, Allegra, has been battling anorexia, a very serious disease, for many years. She is receiving the best medical care possible to help overcome this illness and is responding well. As parents, we are doing our best to protect our daughter. However, due to numerous media reports, we want to let everyone know that we appreciate their concern for Allegra, and we ask that her privacy be respected at this time,” the statement reads.

I think this is the most solid piece of proof to date that the fashion industry causes serious self image problems in young women. Allegra had to be model thin, didn’t she? A Versace that can’t rock the clothes would most likely be cast out.

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