Cillian Murphy becomes the new face of Versace Icons' men collection, his first ever partnership with a brand, joining fellow actress Anne Hathaway
Cillian Murphy has been announced as the new global ambassador for Versace, and his debut as the face of the brand is taking place today, on April 3.
Adding to the prestigious list of celebrities who have represented the renowned Italian luxury fashion house, the Oppenheimer actor joins Anne Hathaway as they front the latest collection campaign called Versace Icons.
It was previously reported that Murphy would be the face of the inaugural men's collection for Versace Icons, following Hathaway who represented the women's collection during its launch last spring, coinciding with their co-starring roles in The Dark Knight Rises.
The men's collection has now been revealed, offering a wide range of everyday essentials encompassing tailored clothing, denim, knitwear, footwear, bags, and accessories, all featuring the distinctive House codes that Versace is known for, as stated on the brand's website.
This collaboration marks Murphy's first partnership with a brand, following his notable appearance at the Oscars last month, where he accepted the Best Actor award while wearing a custom Atelier Versace suit.
Speaking on the partnership, brand founder and fashion designer Donatella Versace said (via GQ): “I am thrilled that Cillian is joining the Versace family.”
“He is truly exceptional and totally deserves his Oscar win. He is magnetic and mesmerising in front of a camera and I loved seeing him bring Versace to life.”
Donatella has also made a series of posts to her Instagram, celebrating the launch of the new collection. A caption for a post featuring Murphy’s shoot read: “When I saw Cillian on the set of the shoot, I was the Versace man in him right away. Strong, direct and iconic!”
She continued: “Cillian is one of today’s best actors and I admire and respect him so much. I hope you all love the campaign as much as we loved shooting it.”
Celebrating Hathaway’s return to the label, Donatella wrote “What a talent you are. I am so proud to see your Versace Icons evolution.”
“The collection comes to life when I see you wear it – and your magic comes through in every image. You are… very Versace,” she concluded.
