Fashion career profile

Donatella Versace

Donatella Versace is an Italian fashion designer and executive who helped shape the Versace house from its early years. She worked closely with her brother Gianni, advising on the brand’s image and campaigns, before taking over its creative direction after his death in 1997. As Chief Creative Officer, she led the house’s collections and global creative identity for nearly three decades. In 2025 Versace announced a succession plan: Donatella became Chief Brand Ambassador on 1 April, focusing on the brand’s philanthropic work and public advocacy, while Dario Vitale was appointed Chief Creative Officer. The distinction matters: her current ambassador role is not a continuation of the creative-director position. This profile preserves her long creative tenure and records the announced transition as a separate, dated role.

Role
Chief Brand Ambassador, Versace; former Chief Creative Officer
Nationality
Italian
Age
71
Career appointments
2
Fashion houses
1
Verified awards
1