Capri Holdings Limited and Versace announced today that Chief Creative Officer Donatella Versace will assume the role of Chief Brand Ambassador effective April 1, 2025. Dario Vitale has been appointed Chief Creative Officer. He joins Versace from Miu Miu where he was formerly the Design and Image Director.
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In her new role as Chief Brand Ambassador, Donatella Versace will dedicate herself to the support of Versace’s philanthropic and charitable endeavours and will remain an advocate for the brand .
In 2018, Versace was acquired by Michael Kors Holdings, rebranded Capri Holdings. “Since 1997, Donatella has led the creative vision for the House of Versace and played an integral role in the company’s global success. Donatella will be assuming the role of Chief Brand Ambassador and will continue to champion the Versace brand,” said John D. Idol, Chairman and CEO of Capri Holdings. “We are excited to announce that Dario Vitale will be joining the House of Versace as its new Chief Creative Officer. He is a strong design leader, and we are confident that his talent and vision will be instrumental to Versace’s future growth.”
“Championing the next generation of designers has always been important to me. I am thrilled that Dario Vitale will be joining us, and excited to see Versace through new eyes. 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,” said Donatella Versace. “It has been the greatest honour of my life to carry on my brother Gianni’s legacy.”
“I am truly honoured to join Versace as the Chief Creative Officer,” said Dario Vitale. “The House of Versace has a unique heritage that has spanned decades and has shaped the history of fashion. I want to express my sincere thank you to Donatella for her trust in me, and for her tireless dedication to the extraordinary brand that Versace is today.”
“Versace is what it is today because of Donatella Versace and the passion she has brought to her role every day for nearly thirty years,” said Emmanuel Gintzburger, CEO of Versace. “Working alongside her has been an incredible privilege and pleasure. I am confident in the company and where it stands today, as we are well-prepared for the organisation to write this new chapter for the house. Dario Vitale is a rare talent, who deeply respects the essence and values of Versace and clearly understands its growth potential. We are convinced that his experience and vision will bring a new perspective to the brand.”
About Capri Holdings
Capri Holdings is a global fashion luxury group consisting of iconic, founder-led brands Versace, Jimmy Choo and Michael Kors. Our commitment to glamorous style and craftsmanship is at the heart of each of our luxury brands. We have built our reputation on designing exceptional, innovative products that cover the full spectrum of fashion luxury categories. Our strength lies in the unique DNA and heritage of each of our brands, the diversity and passion of our people and our dedication to the clients and communities we serve. Capri Holdings Limited is publicly listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker CPRI.
About Versace
Versace immediately became a leader in fashion and culture following its founding in 1978. Versace’s energy comes from its tension between classical and contemporary; Italian tradition with the latest innovation; rock music with royalty; myth with today’s celebrity stardom. This unique formula shapes a creative culture that is expressed through iconic designs and a heritage of innovative Italian artisanship. It designs, manufactures, distributes and retails haute couture, prèt-à-porter, accessories, jewellery, watches, eyewear, fragrances, and home furnishings all bearing the distinctive Medusa logo.
The Versace Group distributes its products through a world-wide D.O.S network which includes over 200 boutiques in the principal cities and over 1500 wholesalers worldwide. Donatella Versace has been Artistic Director of Versace since 1997 and has steered the brand into the 21st century. Today, Versace represents its heritage through its strong and fearless designs, while addressing a new global audience which continues to strengthen Versace’s position in contemporary culture.
In 2000 Gianni Versace S.r.l opened Palazzo Versace, the first hotel project to be branded by a luxury goods company, which provides tourists and travellers the opportunity to experience the Versace lifestyle. The second Palazzo Versace built in Dubai opened in 2015. The third Palazzo Versace will be built in Macau.
In February 2014, Gianni Versace S.r.l announced its agreement with Blackstone to participate in the next phase of the Company’s development. Blackstone owns 20 percent of the company; while the Versace family remains at its heart, with Allegra Versace Beck, Donatella Versace and Santo Versace all playing important roles in the company. Donatella Versace holds the dual role of Vice-President of the board and Artistic Director. In May 2016, the Versace Group appointed Jonathan Akeroyd to the position of CEO.
In September 2018 Versace announced that one hundred percent of all Blackstone and Versace family shares had been sold to the Group Michael Kors Limited. In January 2019, Gianni Versace S.r.l. joined Capri Holdings Limited, forming a new global fashion luxury group together with Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo.
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