MILAN — Donatella Versace, who helped to ensure the survival of the family fashion empire after the killing of her brother Gianni almost three decades ago, is to step down as the brand’s chief designer, its owner announced on Thursday. Donatella took on the role of chief creative officer after Gianni, who founded the company, was shot dead outside his […] The post Donatella Versace’s bold vision kept brand in the limelight after Gianni’s murder appeared first on Interaksyon.
Donatella Versace is stepping down as chief designer of Versace, a role she took on after her brother Gianni's murder in 1997, and will become chief brand ambassador. She helped maintain the brand's success after Gianni's death and remains popular with celebrities, but the move comes amid talk of a possible takeover of Versace by Prada.
