Donnatella Versace

Donnatella Versace

Donnatella Versace will be awarded one of the most prestigious awards in the fashion industry it was announced today.

The Italian designer has been named as the winner of this year's Fashion Group International 'Superstar Award'.

Donnatella's brother Gianni Versace also received the award in 1995 before he was shot dead on his doorstep in Miami two years later.

The award will be presented to Donnatella at this year's 25th annual Night of Stars gala at Cipriani Wall Street on October 23.