Donatella Versace Steps Down
Dario Vitale named new creative director.
Hold onto your Medusa heels, Versace’s queen bee, Donatella, is stepping back after nearly three decades of slaying the fashion game! After 27 years at the top, she’s handing the creative reins to Dario Vitale, a fresh face who’s been killing it as Miu Miu’s design and image guru. This is huge, fam it’s the first time in Versace’s 47-year reign that neither Donatella nor her late brother Gianni will be steering the design ship. Dario said, “I’m beyond hyped to shape Versace’s next chapter with my vision and passion.”
A Fab Farewell and a Prada Twist
Donatella’s not ghosting the brand she’s lived and breathed she’s sliding into a chief brand ambassador gig, promising to be Versace’s loudest cheerleader. “Lifting up new talent has always been my jam,” she spilled. “Dario’s about to bring a whole new lens to Versace, and I can’t wait to see it sparkle. Huge love to my design crew and every soul I’ve vibed with here for over 30 years carrying Gianni’s torch was my ultimate honor.” Meanwhile, tea’s brewing that Prada Group Dario’s old stomping ground might be swooping in to snag Versace from Capri Holdings.
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