Versace has appointed 19-year-old French basketball star Alexandre Sarr as its newest Global Brand Ambassador. Known for his impressive early career, Sarr began playing basketball at age 14 and has competed professionally across Europe, Australia, and the United States. This year, he celebrated his selection as the second pick in the NBA Draft, chosen by the Washington Wizards, while sporting a custom-tailored suit by Atelier Versace.

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Alexandre Sarr was the 2nd overall pick of the 2024 NBA Draft.

Donatella Versace expressed her excitement, calling Sarr’s talent “incredible” and welcoming him to the Versace family. Sarr shared his admiration for the brand, stating that wearing Versace “powers you to do more and better.” Joining other prominent Versace ambassadors, Sarr’s appointment reflects the brand’s dedication to supporting rising talent across sports, music, and entertainment.

Versace’s alignment with emerging figures like Sarr emphasizes its commitment to fostering connections between fashion and young athletic talent, reinforcing the brand’s influence in both sports and global culture.