Italian luxury house Versace has named its successor to Donatella Versace, who is stepping down as chief creative officer, a role that she has held since 1997.

Donatella Versace will step away from her role as chief creative officer and move into the position of chief brand ambassador, said Capri Holdings.

Donatella Versace will step down as creative director of the luxury fashion house that bears her family name after nearly three decades and make way for Miu Miu designer Dario Vitale.

Donatella Versace has stepped down as Chief Creative Officer to take on a new role as Cheif Brand Ambassador following Prada Group's acquisition

Donatella took over the brand after the murder of her brother, Gianni Versace, its founder, in 1997. Her bold creative vision and unique style have been instrumental in preserving the Versace legacy.

Donatella Versace, the chief creative officer of Versace, stepped down, after serving in the role for 28 years. Here’s a look into what’s next for the label

For the first time in its near-50-year history, the house of Versace will be led by a creative director outside of the family: Dario Vitale.

Following 27 years at the helm of the house her brothers Gianni and Santo founded in 1978, the iconic designer will now take on the new role of chief brand ambassador.

Donatella Versace, one of the world’s best-known designers, is stepping down as chief creative officer of the brand that bears her family name, marking the end of an era for the fashion house that could soon change hands.

Donatella Versace is to step down as the main designer for the Versace brand after almost three decades, a move that has fanned talk of a sale of the business to rival Italian fashion house Prada. Donatella,