In 1998 , Milner designed a Dior-inspired purple corset-bodice dress for Helena Bonham Carter to wear to the Oscars . Bonham Carter later commented " I 've never before attached that much importance to what I wear . Now it 's monumental , " after having her dress praised by '' Newsday '' and '' Vogue '' . That same year , Donatella Versace signed Milner up to head up a design studio at Versace
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Deborah Milner