Dario Vitale helped make Miu Miu a top fashion brand. Now he's set to be Versace's chief creative officer, a role Donatella Versace held for 28 years.

Dario Vitale, the former design and image director of Miu Miu, has been appointed to replace Donatella Versace as the brand’s new chief creative officer.

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.

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

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 leave her post at the Milanese fashion house after nearly three decade. Meet the new creative director Dario Vitale, formerly of Miu Miu.

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.

She was seen dancing to Lady Gaga’s “Donatella” with her staff hours after news broke that she was stepping back from her family’s company.

Movements in the luxury market continue. The new chapter, in Milan, led by Donatella Versace, who hands over the creative direction to Dario Vitale, previously responsible for the success at Miu Miu until last January.