Emily Ratajkowski Rocks Slinky Backless Versace Dress
The High Low with EmRata podcast host turned the sidewalk into her own personal catwalk – as she so often does – and sashayed down the street in a Barbiecore hot pink floor-length Versace dress, which featured a sexy thigh-high back slit *and* a plunging back.
Backless dresses are undoubtedly one of the biggest skin-exposing trends of the moment, as proven by Hailey Bieber, who rocked a stunning Mugler thong dress with cutouts on New Year's Eve, and Kylie Jenner, who wore a custom backless Loewe dress at the star-studded Baby2Baby Gala back in November and a vintage 2001 Alaïa gown over Thanksgiving.
The newly-single model was joined in the behind-the-scenes video by her 22-month-old son, Sylvester Apollo Bear, who she shares with now ex-husband Sebastian Bear McClard, who was also decked in head-to-toe Versace, as well as some adorable pink Crocs. "The most special part of this shoot was having Sly on set with me," Emily captioned the video on Instagram, to which Donatella Versace replied, "And Sly is the cutest!!!" Aww!
Emily Ratajkowski Stars In Versace's SS23 Ad Campaign
Donatella Versace tapped EmRata to star in Versace's SS23 ad campaign, photographed by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott, which included Emily posing in a seductive purple lingerie-inspired piece in one picture, and in another, rocking the Orchid Barocco print chiffon dress in dark orchid purple teamed with wide-leg cargo pants and the purple and gold Greca Goddess small bag. Another image sees her wearing a single-breasted black blazer worn over a black leather bralette and matching low-slung pants with denim and gunmetal detailing and accessorized with a black and gold Greca Goddess bag.
The model said posing for Versace has always been a "dream" of hers, and captioned an Instagram post of some campaign images: "There really are no words. Thank you @donatella_versace for this incredible honor. Being the face of @versace has always been a dream of mine and I had to continually pinch myself on set to make sure I was actually there!"
She went on to say, "@donatella_versace you are a wonderful friend and I feel so lucky to know you and to work with you," to which Donatella replied, "Emily, you are flawless and I love you!! I had the best day shooting this campaign with you," followed by a purple heart emoji. Wow!