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.

After nearly three decades at the creative helm of Versace, Donatella Versace has announced her departure as the brand's chief creative officer. The fashion icon, who took over the company in 1997 following her brother Gianni Versace's death,

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.