Overview
- The brand said it mutually agreed with Dario Vitale to part ways effective December 12, confirming his exit less than nine months into the role.
- The announcement came two days after Prada Group completed its acquisition of Versace on December 2, with no successor named yet.
- Versace said a new creative configuration will be announced in due course, and the design team will report to CEO Emmanuel Gintzburger in the interim.
- Lorenzo Bertelli has been installed as executive chairman under the new ownership, reinforcing changes to Versace’s governance structure.
- Vitale, appointed April 1 as the first non-family creative chief, delivered one well‑received collection in September, though industry reporting suggests Prada leadership questioned his long‑term fit.