


The news officially dropped that the Donatella dynasty has come to an end – and here are the best bits
Since the tragic passing of her brother, the late, great Gianni Versace, in 1997, Donatella has been at the helm of one of Milan’s most opulent houses. But after nearly 30 years and over 100 collections, her reign has officially come to an end. In today’s announcement, the brand confirmed that Dario Vitale, formerly of Miu Miu, will take over as chief creative officer, marking the first time a designer outside the family has held the role.
Though this legendary chapter has come to a close, Versace’s baroque-heavy legacy will stand tall. So, let’s take a look back at some of her finest runway looks of all time.
Versace Spring/Summer 2014
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Versace Spring/Summer 2018
Estrop
Versace Autumn 2024
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Versace Autumn/Winter 2018
Victor VIRGILE/Getty Images
Versace Autumn/Winter 2017
Victor VIRGILE/Getty Images
Versace Spring/Summer 2013
Penske Media/Getty Images
Versace Autumn/Winter 2016
Victor VIRGILE/Getty Images
Versace Autumn/Winter 2024
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Versace Autumn/Winter 2013
Tullio M. Puglia/Getty Images
Versace Spring/Summer 2015
Jacopo M. Raule/Getty Images
Versace Autumn/Winter 2018
Victor VIRGILE/Getty Images
Versace Autumn 2024
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Versace Spring/Summer 2023
Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images
Versace Spring/Summer 2017
Victor VIRGILE/Getty Images
Versace Spring/Summer 2018
Victor VIRGILE/Getty Images
Versace Autumn/Winter 2014
Victor VIRGILE/Getty Images
Versace Spring/Summer 2025
Pietro D’Aprano/Getty Images
Versace Spring 2022
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Versace Autumn/Winter 2016
Victor VIRGILE/Getty Images
Versace Spring/Summer 2018
Victor VIRGILE/Getty Images
Versace Autumn/Winter 2016
Daniele Venturelli
Versace Spring/Summer 2023
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Versace Autumn/Winter 2017
Victor Boyko/Getty Images
Versace Autumn/Winter 2018
Victor VIRGILE/Getty Images
Versace Autumn/Winter 2024
Victor VIRGILE/Getty Images
Versace Spring/Summer 2023
Victor VIRGILE/Getty Images
Versace Autumn/Winter 2016
Pietro D’Aprano/Getty Images
Versace Spring/Summer 2018
Victor Boyko/Getty Images
Versace Spring/Summer 2023
Victor VIRGILE/Getty Images
Versace Autumn/Winter 2013
Antonio de Moraes Barros Filho

30 fits that defined Donatella Versace’s wild
Since the tragic passing of her brother, the late, great Gianni Versace, in 1997, Donatella has been at the helm of one of Milan’s most opulent houses. But after nearly 30 years and over 100 collections, her reign has officially come to an end. In today’s announcement, the brand confirmed that Dario Vitale, formerly of Miu Miu, will take over as chief creative officer, marking the first time a designer outside the family has held the role.
Though this legendary chapter has come to a close, Versace’s baroque-heavy legacy will stand tall. So, let’s take a look back at some of her finest runway looks of all time.
Versace Spring/Summer 2014
Victor VIRGILE/Getty Images
Versace Spring/Summer 2018
Estrop
Versace Autumn 2024
WWD/Getty Images
Versace Autumn/Winter 2018
Victor VIRGILE/Getty Images
Versace Autumn/Winter 2017
Victor VIRGILE/Getty Images
Versace Spring/Summer 2013
Penske Media/Getty Images
Versace Autumn/Winter 2016
Victor VIRGILE/Getty Images
Versace Autumn/Winter 2024
Stefania D’Alessandro/Getty Images
Versace Autumn/Winter 2013
Tullio M. Puglia/Getty Images
Versace Spring/Summer 2015
Jacopo M. Raule/Getty Images
Versace Autumn/Winter 2018
Victor VIRGILE/Getty Images
Versace Autumn 2024
WWD/Getty Images
Versace Spring/Summer 2023
Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images
Versace Spring/Summer 2017
Victor VIRGILE/Getty Images
Versace Spring/Summer 2018
Victor VIRGILE/Getty Images
Versace Autumn/Winter 2014
Victor VIRGILE/Getty Images
Versace Spring/Summer 2025
Pietro D’Aprano/Getty Images
Versace Spring 2022
WWD/Getty Images
Versace Autumn/Winter 2016
Victor VIRGILE/Getty Images
Versace Spring/Summer 2018
Victor VIRGILE/Getty Images
Versace Autumn/Winter 2016
Daniele Venturelli
Versace Spring/Summer 2023
Victor VIRGILE/Getty Images
Versace Autumn/Winter 2017
Victor Boyko/Getty Images
Versace Autumn/Winter 2018
Victor VIRGILE/Getty Images
Versace Autumn/Winter 2024
Victor VIRGILE/Getty Images
Versace Spring/Summer 2023
Victor VIRGILE/Getty Images
Versace Autumn/Winter 2016
Pietro D’Aprano/Getty Images
Versace Spring/Summer 2018
Victor Boyko/Getty Images
Versace Spring/Summer 2023
Victor VIRGILE/Getty Images
Versace Autumn/Winter 2013
Antonio de Moraes Barros Filho