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Donatella Versace Is Leaving Her Creative Director Post After Almost 30 Years

Bright and early on Thursday, Donatella Versace broke the internet. She's officially leaving her creative director post. Learn where she's going and who's replacing her, here.

“I want to thank my incredible design team and all the employees at Versace that I have had the privilege of working with for over three decades,” the Italian creative wrote on IG. Jennifer Lopez’s palm-print green gown (you know the one); Britney Spears’ Fall/Winter 2002 butterfly dress; and endless supermodels on the catwalk, including Naomi Campbell, Kate Moss, Linda Evangelista, and more. Scott Gries/Hulton Archive/Getty ImagesPascal Le Segretain/Getty Images Entertainment Some brands wait months to publicize a new creative director, however, Donatella immediately introduced Versace fans to Vitale, the next lead designer.

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