The Italian fashion designer, 69, glammed up for an evening with British royalty ... wore a breathtaking Atelier Versace column gown for the event. She has helmed the iconic fashion house since ...

Versace had me with the opener — strapless, corseted evening looks with gathered puffer skirts, like wearable black tie ...

All in all, Versace's gown required the work of five Atelier ... photos exclusively obtained by PEOPLE capture Versace preparing for the evening, showcasing her signature glam style.

Donatella Versace poses during a dinner hosted by Britain's King Charles III celebrating the values of Slow Food and Slow Fashion at Highgrove House in Tetbury western England on February 7, 2025.