Berry Versace
Features | Michele Obi | January 5, 2006We were promised a “visual success” when Halle Berry signed up to be the face of Versace and boy did they deliver.
Photographed by Mario Testino in LA for the spring/summer 2006 ads, Halle took a day off from filming X-men 3 for the shoot which lasted 20 hours. Versace said of Halle,
“Halle represents everything that is great about this collection – someone who loves colour, has a real sensuality, who is strong yet feminine and who is a real woman who has lived. For me she is easier to relate to and more relevant than a model and of course she looks simply beautiful in the clothes. Furthermore I have known Halle for many years and have always admired her determination and her professionalism.”
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Ok, I was completely sceptical about this after the Madonna and Demi Moore campaigns (sorry but not a fan of either - IMO they’re both a bit beyond it and the ads were tacky) but they’ve shot this really well - it’s actually a fantastic photo and the classic white far beats the gaudiness of some of their other ads.
Pleasantly suprised!
Yes, I completely agree with you on that one Tania. Halley Berry, wow! I really dont think I have seen her look better, she’s so strong, sexy, and yet elegant because shes Halley Berry. This photo sends a great message of dominance.