Versace is turning the page. For the first time in the brand’s 47-year history, it will be helmed by someone without the Versace last name. Today, Donatella Versace announced that she is stepping down from her design role and will be succeeded by newly installed Chief Creative Officer Dario Vitale, formerly of Miu Miu.
“It has been the greatest honor of my life to carry on my brother Gianni’s legacy,” Donatella said in a statement. “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 took over the reins in 1997 when her brother Gianni Versace was tragically killed at 50 years old. To honor Donatella’s news, let’s revisit some of her most iconic Versace designs of the last 28 years.
Taylor Swift wears a Versace bodysuit during the Eras Tour in 2023.
Wearing an Atelier Versace gown, Sarah Jessica Parker’s Carrie Bradshaw gets stood up by Aleksandr Petrovsky in the 2004 series finale. 
