"We're proud to announce the Gianni Versace Scholarship," she said, flanked by course director Fabio Piras. "This is a tribute to my brother Gianni. This year marks twenty years since his passing, and there's no better way to honour his memory than supporting future designers. It's very important to me."
The grant will provide financial support for a CSM student to follow in the footsteps of alums like Christopher Kane and Michael Halpern, who were both taken under Versace's wing.
"Central Saint Martins has educated some of the most talented designers in the world, many of whom have worked for me," Donatella smiled. "And you really see the difference."
On Sunday evening, the Versace matriarch will present her younger diffusion line Versus in the college building, emphasising her keen interest in youth culture and emerging scenes. "I've always been an advocate of supporting the industry's young talent, and it is a pleasure to be doing this scholarship," she added.
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