Italian Fashion Watch

Designer Donatella Versace has publicly supported the increasing pressure on the fashion industry to discourage super-thin models, but the struggles young women face with eating disorders has now hit home for the outspoken Italian.

According to People magazine, Versace’s 20-year-old daughter, Allegra, is currently undergoing treatment for anorexia.

There had been suspicion for months that the younger, uber-slim Versace was battling an eating disorder, and her mother confirmed the news in a statement released earlier this week.

“She is receiving the best medical care possible to help overcome this illness and is responding well,” Versace said.