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.

Donatella Versace has been at the forefront of the fashion world since 1997 when she became the creative director of Versace following brother Gianni Versace’s death. Just as the luxury fashion brand has evolved through the years,

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.