- Gianni Versace was heralded as a genius for his eponymous Versace fashion house.
- His siblings, Donatella and Santo, and niece, Allegra, took over the brand after his murder in 1997.
- Donatella served as Versace’s creative director for decades and announced she’s stepping down.
The Versaces are one of the most iconic fashion families in history.
Created by Gianni Versace in 1978, the Versace brand saw a meteoric rise to fame under his leadership, blending the world of celebrity and fashion.
When he was murdered in 1997, Gianni’s siblings, Donatella and Santo, and his niece, Allegra, shepherded the company into the future, leading it through ups and downs over the next thirty years, including an acquisition by Capri Holdings in 2018.
On Thursday, Donatella announced she is stepping down as creative director, passing the torch to designer Dario Vitale.
Here’s what we know about the Versace family’s journey through fame, tragedy, and resilience.
