Donatella Versace to receive the Ambrogino d'Oro Milan honours the designer with the municipality's highest civic award

Donatella Versace will receive the gold medal of the City of Milan, one of the most prestigious civic honours, at the traditional Sant'Ambrogio ceremony, scheduled for 7 December. The designer thus joins the list of fifteen recipients of the Ambrogino d'Oro, the award with which Milan celebrates individuals who have distinguished themselves through their contribution to the city and to society.

The honour pays tribute to Donatella Versace's career and role in the world of fashion. A central figure for years at the fashion house founded by her brother Gianni Versace, the designer has helped consolidate the prestige of the brand. Alongside her, among this year's recipients, are former Milan mayor Gabriele Albertini and singer Biagio Antonacci, originally from Rozzano. The gold medal will also be awarded to journalist Venanzio Postiglione and numerous other figures from the worlds of business, medicine, culture and social commitment.