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.
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Taylor Swift wears a Versace bodysuit during the Eras Tour in 2023.
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Britney Spears attends the spring/summer 2003 Versace runway show in Milan.
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Anne Hathaway and Donatella Versace attend the 2023 Met Gala.
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Miley Cyrus wore a risqué Versace look at the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards.
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Beyoncé performs on stage in Versace at the opening night of her “B’day” world tour in 2007.
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Jennifer Lopez attends the 2000 Grammys wearing the most famous Versace dress in history.
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Angelina Jolie attends the 2005 premiere of Mr. and Mrs. Smith wearing a form-fitting black leather Versace dress.
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Jennifer Garner wears a Versace dress in the 2004 film 13 Going on 30.
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Naomi Campbell and Kate Moss attend a dinner wearing Versace in 1999.
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Blake Lively attends the 2018 “Heavenly Bodies” Met Gala wearing a custom Versace creation.
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Carla Bruni, Claudia Schiffer, Donatella Versace and Naomi Campbell walk the runway at the Versace show during Milan Fashion Week spring/summer 2018.
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Dua Lipa walks the runway at the Versace fashion show during the Milan Fashion Week – Spring / Summer 2022
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Kylie Jenner and Kendall Jenner wear Versace looks to the 2019 Met Gala.
