OHMYGOSSIP — Donatella Versace is determined to surround herself with anti-yes men and women. The 64-year-old fashion designer thinks it’s important she’s challenged by the people she works with, saying it’d be “easy” to surround herself with sycophants. She explained: “It’s so easy to surround yourself with people who think like you, who say yes [to everything]. That’s the moment you should retire. You should go do something else.” Donatella has developed a well-earned reputation for being able to spot talent. And the acclaimed designer suggests Gigi Hadid is one of the best examples of her talent-spotting ability. Speaking to Elle magazine, Donatella explained: “You have to have an eye to see behind the way they look. I look for what they represent. “I met Gigi when she was 16, and she was gorgeous, of course, but she wasn’t a typical model at that moment. But there was something there: a kindness, a tenderness, the beauty inside, not just outside. One of her first fashion shows was for me.” Despite her success as a designer and as a businesswoman, Donatella isn’t sure of her future in the industry. And Donatella – who is is the current chief creative officer of Versace – has insisted she remains open-minded about her own future. She said: “I cannot live forever, I’m not gonna be here forever, and things change in fashion. I’m the first one open to changes.” Donatella added, jokingly: “Nobody wants me to step aside, and that’s terrible!”