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.

Gigi Hadid paid tribute to Donatella Versace after the fashion icon stepped down as chief creative officer for Versace

Donatella Versace will step down as creative director of the luxury fashion house that bears her family name after nearly three decades and make way for Miu Miu designer Dario Vitale.

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.

Donatella Versace has stepped down as Chief Creative Officer to take on a new role as Chief Brand Ambassador while announcing Dario Vitale as her successor

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.

Donatella Versace, one of the world’s best-known designers, is stepping down as chief creative officer of the brand that bears her family name, marking the end of an era for the fashion house that could soon change hands.