Fashion icon Donatella Versace, 69, stunned fans with a new youthful look at a charity gala premiere in London. The Versace creative director traded her signature look for a more soft and shimmering makeup, impressing fans who took to social media to shower her with compliments. Notably, the event was a gala premiere of “The Devil Wears Prada: The Musical,” which benefited the Elton John AIDS Foundation.
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At the charity gala premiere of “The Devil Wears Prada: The Musical,” held at the Dominion Theatre, Versace stepped out in a semi-sheer long-sleeved copper-colored dress with sequined fringe. She paired this with a strapless black bodysuit, sheer black stockings, and tall brown platform boots. Her accessories included gold star earrings and her makeup was notably softer than usual, featuring shimmery dark gold eyeshadow and a nude lip.
Fans were quick to notice Versace’s departure from her signature platinum-blonde straight hairstyle and smokey eye makeup. Social media users lauded her fresh-faced look, with comments praising her decision to opt for lighter makeup that brightened up her face. Some fans went as far as saying that she looked better than she did in 2014.
The charity gala premiere was held on World AIDS Day to benefit the Elton John AIDS Foundation. In addition to Versace, several other stars graced the event including Elton John and his spouse David Furnish, Elizabeth Hurley, Lily Collins, Vanessa Williams, Luke Evans, fashion designers Zandra Rhodes and Betsey Johnson and Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour.
“The Devil Wears Prada” musical is an adaptation of the 2006 romantic comedy of the same name, which was based on Lauren Weisberger’s 2003 book. Weisberger’s novel was inspired by her time working as an assistant to Anna Wintour and the character of Miranda Priestly is believed to have been based on Wintour.
Versace shared moments from the event on her Instagram page with captions expressing her support for the cause. As a longtime supporter of Elton John AIDS Foundation, she pledged to match every donation to the foundation up to $300,000 until December 31.
Versace’s change in appearance comes amid a broader trend in the fashion world of embracing more natural and softer looks—especially as the industry continues to grapple with its role in societal beauty standards. The positive reaction from fans may signal a shift in public sentiment, where aging is viewed as a process to be embraced rather than concealed.
The charity event Versace attended also puts a spotlight on the ongoing efforts of the fashion industry to support philanthropic causes. The Elton John AIDS Foundation, which the event was benefiting, is a leading organization in the global fight against HIV/AIDS. Versace’s personal pledge to match donations underscores her commitment to this cause, highlighting the potential for high-profile figures in fashion to leverage their influence for social good.
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