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The Gossip Girl star is said to be lined up to replace Grey’s Anatomy actor Patrick Dempsey as the face of Versace.

Crawford is reportedly close to signing an agreement to become the prestigious Italian fashion label’s new model.

Versace previously released a statement remarking on the clothes the actor recently wore to three major events: Fashion Rocks, the MTV Video Music Awards and the 21st birthday bash of Gossip Girl co-star Blake Lively.

When asked about the rumors, a Versace spokesperson said, "We have been working hard to develop our relationship with Chace - and that is all we can say on the subject.

"Patrick Dempsey is contracted with us through to Spring/Summer 2009. It is undetermined who will replace him at this time."

The 23-year-old Gossip guy, who plays troubled rich student Nate Archibald in the series, is well-known for donning a variety of sharp and fashionable outfits.

Compared to Dempsey's manly looks, Crawford is more like an Abercrombie and Fitch, not a Versace. But he will be… in ten years.