Diary

Why I am new resort brand I spend a lot of time thinking about my brand, how to define it, what inspires me and what it represents.There is a word that keeps coming back to me: Resort. Surprised? For me resort...

Hello, I hope you're well and keeping safe.In these difficult times, it's important for us all to practice social distancing and to self isolate if we need to. But this doesn't mean that we can't stay connected to the world outside during...

                                      January flew by in a fraction of a second and we are now closer and closer to spring time: days are getting longer and dark...

                                   As we have entered the New Year we are all so hopeful about the Great January Reset: there is something very exciting about...

1. Designer Chocs Stock up on collection gift boxes by Piere Marcolini; Donata's pick is the dark chocolate 'Christmas Tree', with layers of pralines and truffles all delicately blended. The chocolate connoisseur is also Victoria Beckham's favourite, made with sustainably produced...

Lisa Armstrong, Fashion Director at The Daily Telegraph, said 'Anyone who thinks appearance is frivolous is kidding themselves, big time'. And Donata is in full cohesion 'Clothes are something I've loved since I was very small, I was aware from an...

  Celebrating Frieze and the world of Art Basel we turn to revered French - Hungarian artist leader of the optical art movement, Victor Vasarely. His work from 30s entitled ‘Zebra’, pictured, is still considered highly revolutionary today and he is credited with the  conceptualisation of a movement 'Op...

Our new online shop has excitingly arrived. Order on the spot, every creation is available as custom made. Donata’s team of traditional tailors in Lithuania have a rapid turnaround, sourcing the finest fabrics and using delicate details like beading, pleated...

Joseph Walsh is a self taught Irish designer and furniture maker, creating well- admired, one off pieces with natural, organic shapes that stimulate and engage all the senses. His Enignum Chairs (pictured here at Sothebys as part of the Chatsworth House...

Donata shares her favourite places in Florence for luxury handbag brand Misela's Timeless Tuesdays travel feature.  Favourite place to stay: Belmond San Michele Favourite spot for lunch: Frescobaldi Best restaurant for: Cibreo Favourite place for a nightcap: Il Santo Bevetore Best boutiques...

Finnish-born Alvar Aalto’s enduring artistic influence is not just limited to the world of architecture. His Modern yet humanist approach to design has also been highly influential in the realm of furniture design and lighting. His all-encompassing skill-set combined with...

'London is my home in every sense of the word, but I adore travelling and discovering new parts of the world. It's incredibly inspiring from a design perspective. I also speak English, Lithuanian, Russian and French, and want my children...

British-Iraqi architect, design maestro and all round creative genius Zaha Hadid was responsible for some of the most epic structures of our time. So called ‘The Queen of the curve’ by The Guardian who ‘liberated architectural geometry, giving it a...

Colour clashing is a powerful and joyful thing. Australian born, but based between London and New York, photographer Emma Summerton is a long standing source of inspiration for Donata Davidoff. Her forceful, sensual imagery is full of light and life-...

Donata's design philosophy is to use her couture sensibility to deliver clothes of exceptional quality, but for a far better price. She herself embodies the woman she is dressing, seeking to make them look and feel elegant all day, every...