An exciting development where high fashion meets professional basketball, Versace has announced 19-year-old NBA prospect Alexandre Sarr as their newest Global Brand Ambassador. The announcement comes with a powerful portrait of Sarr in his new hometown of Washington, captured by his brother Olivier, showcasing the basketball prodigy in a sophisticated black Versace ensemble featuring the brand's signature Medusa Biggie metal detailing.
The French-born athlete, recently selected as the second overall pick by the Washington Wizards in this year's NBA Draft, embodies Versace's tradition of partnering with exceptional talents who demonstrate remarkable dedication to their craft. Sarr's journey is particularly compelling—having left home at just 14 to pursue his basketball dreams, he has already built an impressive international career spanning Europe, Australia, and now the United States.
Donatella Versace expressed her enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, "I am thrilled to welcome Alexandre to the Versace Family. He has such incredible talent at such a young age, I cannot wait to see him go from strength to strength in his field—wearing Versace of course!"
The partnership's debut has already made waves, with Sarr wearing a custom Atelier Versace tailored suit to the NBA Draft ceremony. Speaking about joining the iconic fashion house, Sarr reflected, "Versace is one of the most recognizable names in the world. You feel it when you wear a Versace design, and it powers you to do more and better. It's humbling to represent the brand and sit alongside the amazing talent from sport, music, acting and more who Versace have always championed."
This collaboration marks another significant milestone in Versace's long-standing tradition of blending the worlds of sport and luxury fashion, while highlighting their commitment to embracing rising stars who represent the next generation of excellence in their respective fields.
The image released with the announcement captures Sarr in a contemporary Resort 2025 collection ensemble against a classic brick backdrop, holding a basketball—a striking visual representation of the bridge between athletic prowess and high fashion that this partnership represents.
