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Kate Moss posed alongside 25 models to celebrate the release of Donatella Versace’s final collection on Thursday as she prepares to bid farewell to the fashion house.
The model, 51, stunned in a leopard print silk romper before changing into an iconic a gold chainmail dress.
She teamed the animal print number with a pair of black opaque stockings and leather fingerless gloves.
Kate’s second look, a cowl neck chainmail midi dress, with a thigh-high leg slit was paired with embellished strappy heels.
She was joined by the likes of Claudia Schiffer and Amber Valetta for the campaign, all dressed in Donatella’s signature metallic dresses.
Speaking about the photoshoot on her Instagram, Donatella wrote: ‘The energy was extraordinary. The dresses reflect the light radiating from these amazing women.
Kate Moss posed alongside 25 models to celebrate the release of Donatella Versace’s final collection on Thursday as she prepares to bid farewell to the fashion house
The model, 51, stunned in a leopard print silk romper before changing into an iconic a gold chainmail dress to join the likes of Claudia Schiffer and Amber Valetta for the campaign
She added: ‘It was all about friendship, loyalty and love, created to celebrate the soul of the Versace woman.
‘Every collection is a story, and this is the story of Versace, inspiring the present and anticipating the future.’
The Italian fashionista has stood down as creative director in March, a job she has held since her brother Gianni’s death in 1997 and has been replaced by Dario Vitale seven years after Capri Holdings purchased Versace.
They announced her departure on their Instagram and revealed that Donatella, who is the flamboyant face of the firm, will assume the role of chief brand ambassador from April 1 – a far lesser role, say fashion observers.
‘In her new role she will dedicate herself to the support of Versace’s philanthropic and charitable endeavours and remain an advocate for the brand globally.’
Speaking of her exit, Donatella said: ‘Championing the next generation of designers has always been important to me.
‘It’s been the greatest honour of my life to carry on my brother Gianni’s legacy. He was the true genius but I hope to have some of his spirit and tenacity.’
Sources close to both parties say that things have been ‘very difficult’ between Donatella and Capri for some time despite her being hailed as the saviour of the brand by attracting A list celebrities to wear her clothes and post about them on Instagram.
Speaking about the photoshoot on Instagram, Donatella wrote: ‘The energy was extraordinary. The dresses reflect the light radiating from these amazing women’ (pictured last week)
Claudia Schiffer modelled a skin-tight jumpsuit with the brand’s iconic pattern
Amber Valetta looked incredible in a plunging dress that featured structured shoulder pads
Mica Argañaraz wore an off-the-shoulder skater dress from the collection
The Italian fashionista has stood down as creative director in March, a job she has held since her brother Gianni’s death in 1997 (pictured together in 1996)
In the last year alone Taylor Swift, Beyonce, Dua Lipa, Olivia Rodrigo, Sabrina Carpenter have worn the designs, as well as Anne Hathaway and Lady Gaga.
Her following consists of new talent like Lil Nas X, Taylor, Miley Cyrus, K-Pop Stars as well as Hollywood legends who she continues to work with the likes of Angelina Jolie, Sir Elton John and Cher.
She also designed the iconic green Versace silk chiffon dress which Jennifer Lopez wore to the 42nd Grammy Awards ceremony on February 23 2000 and rewore it in 2019.
Donatella is the most followed fashion designer in the world on social media with over 12 million followers
A fashion insider told the Mail: ‘Versace now faces an enormous risk without her. Versace is now Donatella-less Versace and that now begs the question that without her designs and relationships with talent, who will wear the brand now?
‘She has had a huge cultural impact in the fashion world that she has even watched her own creations have a rebirth, like JLo’s green dress
‘Donatella has always been the curator of talent around Versace – she brought in Madonna, Whitney and others during the Gianni era and continues to do that to this day – truly a pop culture barometer. How many female designers have grown a company that is worth $2.1 billion dollars?
‘No one can dispute that Gianni was a genius – but also no one can dispute Donatella’s success with Versace after her brother’s passing.’
