Donatella Versace steps down as head of Versace after almost three decades

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

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.