Versace's creative director Dario Vitale is stepping down

Business Dec 05, 2025

Big changes at Versace: Dario Vitale is leaving his creative director role on December 12, 2025, just nine months after taking over.
The news dropped right after Prada bought Versace for $1.38bn (£1.04bn), with Prada saying they'll reveal his replacement "in due course."

What's behind the shakeup?

Vitale's exit follows mixed reviews for his latest collection and a 15% dip in sales in the last quarter of 2024 compared to the same period the previous year.
While the search for a new creative lead is on—names like Olivier Rousteing and Kim Jones are already being mentioned—the team will report to CEO Emmanuel Gintzburger for now.
Meanwhile, Donatella Versace has shifted to chief brand ambassador after nearly 30 years at the helm.