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 has been at the forefront of the fashion world since 1997 when she became the creative director of Versace following brother Gianni Versace’s death. Just as the luxury fashion brand has evolved through the years,

Donatella Versace took the reins of her family's eponymous brand after the July 1997 murder of her brother Gianni, the famed Italian fashion designer.

Donatella Versace is stepping down as the chief creative officer of Versace. The Italian fashion designer was the head of her late brother Gianni Versace’s luxury fashion empire for nearly 30 years. She took over the fashion house after his tragic murder in 1997.

Donatella Versace has been replaced as creative director of the fashion house founded by her late brother Gianni Versace.

Donatella Versace announced on Thursday that she is stepping down as chief creative officer of Versace, ending her nearly 30-year-long stint at the Italian luxury fashion empire's helm.

After nearly 30 years at the helm of Versace, Donatella Versace has officially stepped down as the brand’s creative director, marking the end of one of fashion’s most defining eras

The reign of Donatella Versace at the fashion brand is coming to an end. She took over Versace following the 1997 murder of her brother, Gianni, and is stepping down as the brand’s creative director. She will now become the Chief Brand Ambassador. The news of her transition was announced on Thursday (March 13) via her Instagram.

As the imperious creative director steps down from the Italian fashion house, we take a look at some of the most iconic looks Versace produced under Donatella's stewardship. View on euronews