Cillian Murphy has been announced as the new face of Versace, with his debut being launched globally today (April 3).The latest in an esteemed list of celebrities who have represented the luxury Italian fashion brand, the Oppenheimer star joins Anne Hathaway in fronting their new collection campaign, Versace Icons.It was reported last month that Murphy would be the face of Versace Icons’ inaugural collection for men. The women’s collection launched last spring, fronted by Murphy’s The Dark Knight Rises co-star, Hathaway.A post shared by Donatella Versace (@donatella_versace)Now, the men’s collection has been launched, offering a “complete wardrobe of daily staples including tailoring, denim, knitwear, shoes, bags, and accessories with immediately recognisable House codes”, according to the Versace website.The collaboration, which is reportedly Murphy’s first brand partnership, follows his appearance at the Oscars last month, where he accepted his award for Best Actor in 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.
