Donatella Versace steps down as chief creative officer after 28 years

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After eliminating a confident version collection in Milan Fashion Week in February, Donla Verses took a bow after the brand signs of Medusa, Barco and Graika were cited.

Many observers wondered if this would be the last place of Dontella Verseis as the Chief Creative Officer, played a role for almost three decades, among its current owners of the potential sale of the Verse Company in Prada Group.

On Thursday, Verses confirmed to CNN that the 69 -year -old Dontella Verseis would transfer to the newly created role of Chief Brand Ambassador, in which she would “dedicate himself to support for the brave and charitable efforts”, while an email statement, according to an email statement.

In the tandem, Dario Vatile has been named as the brand’s chief creative officer, and for the first time it has been marked that the designer’s role is filled out of the family. –

“It has been the greatest honor of my life to continue the legacy of his brother Gani. Dontella Verses said in an e -mail statement,” He was a real talented person, but I hope I have his spirit and hardship. “In my new role, I will be the most enthusiastic supporter of Verses. Verses are in my DNA and always in my heart.

“It has always been important to me to make the next generation of designers a champion,” said Dontella Versees, thanked the company’s design studio and employees. “I’m so glad that Dario Vitel will join us, and will be very excited to look at the versus through the new eyes.”

Vitel, which begins in Verses on April 1, is joined by Prada -owned Mayo Mayo, where he was recently designed and image director. The appointment of the Vatley came when the Prada Group approached buying a $ 1.6 billion contract from the US -based Capri Holdings, which would return to Prada Fold.

Since 2022, CEO of Versees Emanuel Gentzberger called Vatley “a rare talent”, which deeply respects the essence and values ​​of Verses and clearly understands its ability to develop. “

Capri Holdings Chairman and CEO John D Idol echoed the sentiment, adding that “today’s announcements were part of a deliberate plan for Versei.” Idol noted that Vatley was a “strong design leader” and that “we believe that his ability and vision will play a vital role in the future development of Versi.”

Capri, who is also the owner of Michael Cars and Jimmy Cho, is re -evaluating his portfolio after a $ 8.5 billion deal to merge with the coach, Kate Speed ​​and Stuart Witzman’s owner, which was blocked by the US Federal Trade Commission last year.