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Donatella Versace bows out as head of fashion brand

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March 14, 2025

After almost three decades at the helm of Versace, Donatella Versace has stepped down as creative director of the Italian fashion house.

- LYDIA SPENCER-ELLIOTT

Donatella Versace bows out as head of fashion brand

Versace, 69, took over the luxury brand after her brother, Gianni Versace, was murdered in 1997. She was instrumental in forging the label's modern identity, with glamorous designs adored by A-listers including Dua Lipa, Sabrina Carpenter, Angelina Jolie and Bella Hadid.

In a statement released yesterday, Versace announced that Dario Vitale, the former design and image director of Miu Miu, would take over as chief creative officer in April. She will instead step into the role of chief brand ambassador, assuring fans she plans to remain the fashion house’s “most passionate supporter”.

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