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DONATELLA VERSACE

Latin American Fashion Awards | President of the jury

Donatella Versace became Chief Brand Ambassador in 2025, after 28 years as Chief Creative Officer, remaining the soul and face of the Italian house. In 2024, she received the title of Grand Ufficiale OMRI from the President of Italy and was honored as “Prophet of Philanthropy” by The Galileo Foundation at Blenheim Palace. Since taking over as Artistic Director in 1997, she has redefined Versace for new generations, building a global community alongside icons such as Prince, Madonna, JLo, Lady Gaga, and Cillian Murphy. In 2000, she created a historic fashion moment by dressing Jennifer Lopez in the iconic Jungle Dress—the look that inspired the creation of Google Images—revived twenty years later on the Milan runway. She has championed young talent through collaborations with Christopher Kane, JW Anderson, and Anthony Vaccarello, as well as scholarships with Central Saint Martin’s and the CFDA. Recipient of the Fashion Icon Award, the CFDA International Award, and multiple honors from GQ and CNMI for sustainability and inclusion, she remains one of the most influential designers in the world. Deeply committed to social causes, she serves as Co-Chair of The Rocket Fund (Elton John AIDS Foundation) and supports organizations such as the Clooney Foundation for Justice, Stonewall, and the LGBT Centers in Los Angeles, New York, and Milan.