Donatella Versace, sister of Gianni Versace, steps down as Creative Director of the luxurious and world famous brand after 28 years.
Donatella took over the management of the empire her brother had created after his murder in 1997.
“Championing the next generation of designers has always been important to me.
I am thrilled that Dario Vitale will be joining us, and excited to see Versace through new eyes. I want to thank my incredible design team and all the employees at Versace that I have had the privilege of working with for over three decades.
It has been the greatest honor of my life to carry on my brother Gianni’s legacy.
He was the true genius, but I hope I have some of his spirit and tenacity.
In my new role as Chief Brand Ambassador, I will remain Versace’s most passionate supporter. Versace is in my DNA and always in my heart.”
Donatella Versace”, said Donatella in a statement.
About the Author
