Fashion shake-up: Donatella Versace steps down

Fashion shake-up: Donatella Versace steps down

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Donatella Versace is stepping down as the Italian fashion house's creative director, a role she has held since taking over after her brother Gianni's murder in Miami in 1997, the maison said.

Former Miu Miu designer Dario Vitale has been named new creative director, it said, CE Report quotes ANSA.

Donatella, 69, will remain in the maison as Chief Brand Ambassador.

In her new role, said a note from Capri Holdings and Versace, Donatella Versace will dedicate herself to supporting Versace's philanthropic and charitable initiatives and will remain an advocate for the brand globally.

"I will remain the most passionate supporter of Versace, which is in my DNA and always in my heart", she said.

Gianni Versace was murdered outside his Miami Beach mansion by serial killer Andrew Cunanan at the age of 50 on July 15, 1997.

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