Donatella Versace is celebrating her 70th birthday and marks a new chapter in her career as she steps down from her role as Chief Creative Officer of Versace, which was taken over by Prada Group. The Italian fashion house announced the change effective April 1, 2025.

Here are some highlights of Donatella's illustrious career:

* She has been at the helm of Versace for 27 years, and during her tenure, she has created numerous iconic collections, including Tribute, a show that celebrated the twentieth anniversary of Gianni's death in 2018. * The Tribute collection was one of the most memorable shows in fashion history to date and included a finale with Helena Christensen, Cindy Crawford, Naomi Campbell, Claudia Schiffer, and Carla Bruni dressed in archetypal Versace gold metal mesh long dresses. * Donatella's Spring/Summer 2000 tropical prints collection featured the legendary green plunging "jungle dress" that Jennifer Lopez wore to the 2000 Grammy Awards ceremony. The dress was so popular that it crashed the internet, prompting Google to launch the Google Images search feature. * Another notable collaboration was Fendace, a pre-fall show in 2022 that marked the first time Donatella Versace and Kim Jones swapped roles as creative directors. * After stepping down from her role, Donatella has been appointed Chief Brand Ambassador, allowing her to oversee red-carpet dressing and champion the Versace brand and its values.

Throughout her career, Donatella has demonstrated great taste, courage, strength, and defiance in the face of adversity. Her legacy as a fashion icon continues to be celebrated, and she is expected to excel in her new role as Chief Brand Ambassador.