Donatella Versace, one of the fashion world's best-known designers, is to step down as chief creative officer of the Versace brand after almost three decades in the role at the company founded by her late brother Gianni.

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.

After nearly three decades at the helm of one of the most iconic fashion houses in the world, Donatella Versace is stepping down as the creative director of Versace. The 69-year-old designer, who took