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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.

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 — who took the reins of Versace after the 1997 murder of her brother, Gianni, and has since been the driving force behind the brand’s evolution — will now become Chief Brand AmbassadorAfter nearly 30 years at the helm of Versace,

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’s out but remains as a brand ambassador, as a new creative director has been named to replace her as creative director of Versace. View on euronews

Donatella took over the brand after the murder of her brother, Gianni Versace, its founder, in 1997. Her bold creative vision and unique style have been instrumental in preserving the Versace legacy.