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 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.

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,