This week has brought two major announcements shaking up the international fashion scene. Donatella Versace has been appointed President of the Jury for the upcoming Latin American Fashion Awards, while Liberty London has revealed a new capsule collection designed in partnership with former Gucci creative director Frida Giannini.
Versace Takes the Helm in Latin America
The Latin American Fashion Awards, which celebrate both emerging and established designers across the region, confirmed Versace’s appointment in an official statement. The announcement praised her “visionary leadership and enduring impact on global fashion.” Versace is expected to infuse her signature flair and commitment to creativity into the judging process when the awards take place later this year in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.
Liberty London Collaborates with Frida Giannini
Across the Atlantic, Liberty London unveiled a new capsule collection created in partnership with Frida Giannini, marking the designer’s return to the spotlight since leaving Gucci in 2015. The collaboration fuses Liberty’s iconic floral prints with Giannini’s modernist design approach, featuring silk dresses, tailored outerwear, and statement scarves inspired by archival motifs.
Heritage Meets Innovation
Fashion industry insiders interpret both announcements as part of a broader trend: heritage brands reasserting creative authority while celebrating global perspectives. Versace’s involvement in Latin American fashion and Giannini’s design revival highlight the ongoing dialogue between legacy and reinvention in today’s fashion landscape.
