Donatella Versace to receive 'Fashion Icon of The Year' award
Donatella Versace
She is being recognised for her contributions to the fashion industry
Versace Creative Director Donatella Versace will get an award for 'Fashion Icon of the Year' at British Fashion Council (BFC) Fashion Awards Monday.
One of the most coveted awards within the British Fashion Council initiative, Donatella will be receiving the Icon award for her contribution to the fashion industry as a whole.
In a statement, Donatella reacted to the award saying:''For 40 years my brother and I have done what we love and that is a legacy I am honoured to continue and uphold.''
Donatella took over the creative reigns of the Versace fashion house, following the death of her brother Gianni Versace in 1997, who was shot in front of his Miami residence. Prior to Gianni's death, Donatellaworked alongside her brother, looking afterthe brand's image and communication strategies.
The fashion industry credits Donatella for being amongst the first to usesupermodels in both advertising and runway shows.
Earlier, Donatella celebrated the works of her late brother and Versace creator Gianni Versace during Milan Fashion Week. She brought together all the original 90s supermodels who were a creation of the brand.
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She was quoted:"We have celebrated empowerment, joy and, of course, glamour. We have championed a community of people who share our values and together with them have created truly iconic images in the world of fashion. I am truly humbled by how Versace has been embraced across the decades, across the world and across the generations. Thank you to the industry for your support of us, thank you to my team for their loyalty and incredibly hard work, thank you to my family and friends who have supported me more than they can know and thank you to the genius that was my brother Gianni. His incredible spirit is in everything we do and everything we stand for."