Donatella steps down as creative director, Dario Vitale to take over

Donatella Versace is to step down from her creative director role at fashion house Versace, after nearly 30 years.

She has held the position since 1997 and took over after the murder of her brother Gianni.

Versace has overseen hundreds of fashion campaigns for the Italian brand, also designing hotels and cars.

The 69-year-old will be replaced by Dario Vitale, who is a former design director for Miu Miu, and take on a new brand ambassador role.

It comes amid speculation that the Prada Group is interested in buying Versace from the Capri Holdings group, who paid €2bn…