Donatella Versace took the reins of her family's eponymous brand after the July 1997 murder of her brother Gianni, the famed Italian fashion designer.

Donatella Versace is to step down from her creative director role at fashion house Versace, after nearly 30 years. She has held the position since 1997 and took over after the murder of her brother Gianni.

Donatella — who took the reins of Versace after the 1997 murder of her brother, Gianni, and has since been the driving force behind the brand’s evolution — will now become Chief Brand AmbassadorAfter nearly 30 years at the helm of Versace,