Donatella Versace Assumes Role of Chief Brand Ambassador of Versace
Capri Holdings (NYSE:CPRI) announced significant leadership changes at Versace. Donatella Versace will transition from Chief Creative Officer to Chief Brand Ambassador effective April 1, 2025. In her new role, she will focus on supporting Versace's philanthropic initiatives while continuing as a global brand advocate.
Dario Vitale, former Design and Image Director at Miu Miu, has been appointed as Versace's new Chief Creative Officer, also effective April 1, 2025. The transition is part of a planned succession strategy for the luxury fashion house.
Donatella Versace, who has led the brand's creative vision since 1997, expressed enthusiasm for Vitale's appointment and gratitude to her team. She will remain closely connected to the brand, emphasizing that 'Versace is in my DNA.' Emmanuel Gintzburger, Versace's CEO, praised Donatella's nearly thirty-year contribution and expressed confidence in Vitale's ability to bring a fresh perspective while respecting the brand's essence.
Capri Holdings (NYSE:CPRI) ha annunciato importanti cambiamenti nella leadership di Versace. Donatella Versace passerà da Chief Creative Officer a Chief Brand Ambassador a partire dal 1 aprile 2025. Nel suo nuovo ruolo, si concentrerà sul supporto delle iniziative filantropiche di Versace, continuando a essere un'ambasciatrice globale del marchio.
Dario Vitale, ex Direttore del Design e dell'Immagine di Miu Miu, è stato nominato nuovo Chief Creative Officer di Versace, sempre a partire dal 1 aprile 2025. Questa transizione fa parte di una strategia di successione pianificata per la casa di moda di lusso.
Donatella Versace, che ha guidato la visione creativa del marchio dal 1997, ha espresso entusiasmo per la nomina di Vitale e gratitudine al suo team. Rimarrà strettamente legata al marchio, sottolineando che 'Versace è nel mio DNA.' Emmanuel Gintzburger, CEO di Versace, ha lodato il contributo di quasi trent'anni di Donatella e ha espresso fiducia nella capacità di Vitale di portare una nuova prospettiva, rispettando l'essenza del marchio.
Capri Holdings (NYSE:CPRI) anunció cambios significativos en el liderazgo de Versace. Donatella Versace pasará de Directora Creativa a Embajadora de Marca a partir del 1 de abril de 2025. En su nuevo papel, se centrará en apoyar las iniciativas filantrópicas de Versace mientras continúa siendo una defensora global de la marca.
Dario Vitale, ex Director de Diseño e Imagen en Miu Miu, ha sido nombrado nuevo Director Creativo de Versace, también a partir del 1 de abril de 2025. Esta transición es parte de una estrategia de sucesión planificada para la casa de moda de lujo.
Donatella Versace, quien ha liderado la visión creativa de la marca desde 1997, expresó su entusiasmo por el nombramiento de Vitale y su gratitud a su equipo. Permanecerá estrechamente conectada a la marca, enfatizando que 'Versace está en mi ADN.' Emmanuel Gintzburger, CEO de Versace, elogió la contribución de casi treinta años de Donatella y expresó confianza en la capacidad de Vitale para aportar una nueva perspectiva mientras respeta la esencia de la marca.
카프리 홀딩스 (NYSE:CPRI)는 베르사체에서 중요한 리더십 변화를 발표했습니다. 도나텔라 베르사체는 2025년 4월 1일부터 크리에이티브 책임자에서 브랜드 앰배서더로 전환됩니다. 그녀는 새로운 역할에서 베르사체의 자선 활동을 지원하는 데 집중하며, 글로벌 브랜드 옹호자로 계속 활동할 것입니다.
다리오 비탈레는 미우미우의 전 디자인 및 이미지 디렉터로, 2025년 4월 1일부터 베르사체의 새로운 크리에이티브 책임자로 임명되었습니다. 이 전환은 고급 패션 하우스를 위한 계획된 승계 전략의 일환입니다.
1997년부터 브랜드의 창의적인 비전을 이끌어온 도나텔라 베르사체는 비탈레의 임명에 대한 열정과 팀에 대한 감사를 표했습니다. 그녀는 '베르사체는 내 DNA에 있다'고 강조하며 브랜드와 밀접하게 연결될 것입니다. 베르사체의 CEO인 에마뉘엘 긴츠부르거는 도나텔라의 거의 30년간의 기여를 칭찬하며, 비탈레가 브랜드의 본질을 존중하면서 새로운 관점을 가져올 수 있을 것이라는 확신을 표현했습니다.
Capri Holdings (NYSE:CPRI) a annoncé des changements significatifs dans la direction de Versace. Donatella Versace passera de Directrice Créative à Ambassadrice de la Marque à compter du 1er avril 2025. Dans son nouveau rôle, elle se concentrera sur le soutien des initiatives philanthropiques de Versace tout en continuant à être une défenseure mondiale de la marque.
Dario Vitale, ancien Directeur du Design et de l'Image chez Miu Miu, a été nommé nouveau Directeur Créatif de Versace, également à compter du 1er avril 2025. Cette transition fait partie d'une stratégie de succession planifiée pour la maison de mode de luxe.
Donatella Versace, qui dirige la vision créative de la marque depuis 1997, a exprimé son enthousiasme pour la nomination de Vitale et sa gratitude envers son équipe. Elle restera étroitement liée à la marque, soulignant que 'Versace est dans mon ADN.' Emmanuel Gintzburger, PDG de Versace, a salué la contribution de près de trente ans de Donatella et a exprimé sa confiance dans la capacité de Vitale à apporter une nouvelle perspective tout en respectant l'essence de la marque.
Capri Holdings (NYSE:CPRI) hat bedeutende Führungswechsel bei Versace angekündigt. Donatella Versace wird ab dem 1. April 2025 von der Chief Creative Officer zur Chief Brand Ambassador wechseln. In ihrer neuen Rolle wird sie sich darauf konzentrieren, die philanthropischen Initiativen von Versace zu unterstützen, während sie weiterhin als globale Markenbotschafterin tätig ist.
Dario Vitale, ehemaliger Design- und Image-Direktor bei Miu Miu, wurde ebenfalls ab dem 1. April 2025 zum neuen Chief Creative Officer von Versace ernannt. Der Wechsel ist Teil einer geplanten Nachfolgestrategie für das Luxusmodehaus.
Donatella Versace, die seit 1997 die kreative Vision der Marke leitet, äußerte sich begeistert über Vitale's Ernennung und dankte ihrem Team. Sie wird eng mit der Marke verbunden bleiben und betont, dass 'Versace in meinem DNA ist.' Emmanuel Gintzburger, CEO von Versace, lobte Donatellas fast dreißigjährige Beitrag und äußerte Vertrauen in Vitale's Fähigkeit, eine frische Perspektive zu bringen und gleichzeitig die Essenz der Marke zu respektieren.
- Planned succession strategy indicates organized leadership transition
- Retention of Donatella Versace's expertise and brand influence in new ambassador role
- Appointment of experienced luxury fashion executive Dario Vitale from Miu Miu
- Potential risk of creative direction change affecting brand identity
- Uncertainty around market response to leadership transition
Dario Vitale Appointed Versace’s Chief Creative Officer
Versace also announced that Dario Vitale has been appointed Chief Creative Officer effective April 1, 2025. Mr. Vitale joins Versace from Miu Miu where he was formerly the Design and Image Director.
John D. Idol, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Capri Holdings said, “Today’s announcements were part of a thoughtful succession plan for Versace. 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 and its values.” Mr. Idol continued, “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.”
Donatella Versace said, “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. It has been the greatest honor of my life to carry on my brother Gianni’s legacy. He was the true genius, but I hope I have some of his spirit and tenacity. In my new role as Chief Brand Ambassador, I will remain Versace’s most passionate supporter. Versace is in my DNA and always in my heart.”
Dario Vitale said, “I am truly honored to join Versace as the Chief Creative Officer and to be a part of this special and powerful fashion luxury House created by Gianni and Donatella. 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. It is a privilege to contribute to the future growth of Versace and its global impact through my vision, expertise and dedication.”
Emmanuel Gintzburger, CEO of Versace said, “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. The universal values she stands for and her love for uncompromised creativity anchored Versace far beyond a brand or a company. 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 organization 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. I am excited to welcome him in the coming weeks and embark on a new and ambitious journey for Versace.”
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 is one of the most recognizable names in the world. The luxury House immediately became a leader in fashion and culture following its founding in 1978.
Versace’s energy comes from its clash of irreverent references. The 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 now iconic designs, world-leading imagery, true fashion moments, and a heritage of innovative Italian artisanship. The Versace name is identified with a lifestyle and attitude that celebrates uniqueness and the power of a person who feels the ultimate freedom to be themself.
The Versace lifestyle includes women’s, men’s, and children’s ready-to-wear, shoes, bags and accessories, Atelier Versace haute couture, eyewear, fragrances, watches, Palazzo Versace hotels and Versace Home homeware. Versace has a network of 230 owned boutiques and over 400 licensed stores worldwide.
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