Halle Berry Versace testimonial

Halle Berry is the protagonist of Versace's advertising campaign for spring/summer 2006. The photographs were shot last November in Los Angeles by the famous portrait and fashion photographer Mario Testino and they will appear in selected fashion and lifestyle magazines throughout the world starting January.

Halle Berry takes over from Madonna and Demi Moore as the testimonial representing the Versace woman next spring/summer: strong and self-assured but feminine at the same time. Glamorous and sensual, but not excessively sexy, in step with the times and Versace's new luxury.

'I have always chosen inspirational women to represent Versace. After Madonna and Demi Moore, Halle is our latest testimonial. For me, she represents the best of this collection - she loves color, she is genuinely sensuous, strong and feminine, a real woman who lives life. She has a contemporary image and is more representative than a model and, of course, she looks wonderful in Versace garments. I've known Halle for many years and I have always admired her determination and professionalism. Our campaign was shot during the filming of X-Men 3 and she only had one day free to do it. She worked relentlessly without any break from five to one in the morning!', Donatella Versace said.

Halle Berry commented: 'I am honored to represent Versace. I think that one of life's pleasures is being able to express myself through the clothes I wear and Versace really helps me to do this with style and grace. Versace is without any doubt an icon in the fashion world. As soon as I put on a Versace dress I feel sexy, self-assured and glamorous'.