Talk about a fashion emergency.
Donatella Versace was trapped in an elevator Friday night on her way to co-host an event at the Los Angeles LGBT Center with Dwyane Wade.
Staff at the center immediately called the fire department, who said the fashion designer’s security guard responded. “One of the security guards forced the door open,” said an onlooker.
Fortunately, this accident did not prevent the event from continuing.
Not only was it announced that Versace had donated $50,000 to the center, but she was also named the center’s first global ambassador.
“I’m very honored to be here tonight,” Versace said after being introduced by Wade. “It’s very emotional for me, but also because I was trapped in an elevator.” I thought I would never be able to reach this rooftop. But it’s an honor to be here. But please donate and vote. ”
Wade also announced that his family (wife Gabrielle Union and daughter Zaya Wade were also at the party) are donating $50,000. Minutes later, Tinder CEO Faye Iosotaluno revealed that the dating app was also donating $50,000 to the center.
In earlier remarks, Mr. Wade said: “We stand with our daughters. We stand with our community. We speak loud. We speak with pride. And we lead, and we lead.” It’s about leading with love… Everyone here today, I think we all have something in common, and one of the things we have in common is that we are all accepted. We all want to be accepted.”
He continued: That’s why our voices will be louder so that this community, our community, continues to be accepted, no matter how many times they throw dirt at us or try to stop us from growing. ”
Zaya Wade came out as transgender in 2020. Shortly thereafter, her father offered advice to other parents raising transgender children. variety At the Met Gala. “[Think of] “That moment in the hospital when I held my daughter and looked at her,” the former Miami Heat star said. “Everything that has crossed your mind, and every emotion that has crossed your mind. And how much love fills your heart in that moment. No matter what, never leave you.”
Friday night’s center event will feature Billy Eichner, Kathy Griffin, Dylan Mulvaney, Raven-Symoné, Simone and Valentina from “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” Karamo Brown from “Queer Eye,” and more. I was also seen.
