Versace, the renowned Italian luxury fashion house, has made a bold move by securing Academy Award-winning actor Cillian Murphy as the face of its new Icons line for men. The dedicated campaign, set to launch globally on April 3, showcases Murphy wearing key pieces from the Versace Icons collection, marking his first collaboration with the brand.
Chief creative officer Donatella Versace expressed her excitement about the partnership, stating, “I am thrilled that Cillian is joining the Versace family. He is a truly exceptional actor and totally deserves his Oscar win. He is magnetic and mesmerizing in front of a camera and I loved seeing him bring Versace to life.”
Murphy’s recent success at the 96th Academy Awards, where he won the Best Actor award for his role in Oppenheimer while donning an Atelier Versace tuxedo accessorized with a gold Sauvereign brooch, solidifies his status as a fashion icon. The Irish actor’s impressive career includes notable roles in Christopher Nolan’s films such as The Dark Knight Trilogy, Inception, and Dunkirk, as well as his captivating performance as Tommy Shelby in the acclaimed series Peaky Blinders.
The Versace Icons collection represents the brand’s commitment to celebrating groundbreakers in various fields. The campaign has already made waves in New York and Shanghai, featuring the faces of its womenswear collection, Anne Hathaway and Chris Lee, respectively. With Murphy now at the forefront of the menswear line, Versace continues to showcase its ability to align with influential figures who embody the brand’s essence of luxury and innovation.