Overview
- Versace said Vitale’s exit was by mutual agreement and will take effect on December 12, 2025.
- The announcement came two days after Prada Group completed its acquisition of Versace, a deal valued at about €1.25 billion.
- The house said it will name a new creative director in due course, with the internal design team managing the transition according to reporting.
- Vitale joined on April 1 from Miu Miu, succeeded Donatella Versace, and presented a single spring–summer 2026 collection that drew generally positive but more restrained reviews.
- Industry outlets reported that strategic differences tied to the new ownership may have accelerated the split, a characterization not confirmed by the company.