Ryan Knutson

I can't say that I do personally. Yeah.

The only piece of Versace that I think that I know or remember is the J-Lo dress, that green one with like the plunging neckline.

The only piece of Versace that I think that I know or remember is the J-Lo dress, that green one with like the plunging neckline.

The only piece of Versace that I think that I know or remember is the J-Lo dress, that green one with like the plunging neckline.

Yeah, I think I was in seventh grade when she wore that dress.

Yeah, I think I was in seventh grade when she wore that dress.

Yeah, I think I was in seventh grade when she wore that dress.

But the era of such bold Versace designs might be over. Recently, the fashion house made a big announcement. Donatella Versace, who'd been the creative mind behind her family's brand for nearly three decades, is stepping down as creative director. The news followed growing tensions between her and the brand's American corporate owner.

But the era of such bold Versace designs might be over. Recently, the fashion house made a big announcement. Donatella Versace, who'd been the creative mind behind her family's brand for nearly three decades, is stepping down as creative director. The news followed growing tensions between her and the brand's American corporate owner.

But the era of such bold Versace designs might be over. Recently, the fashion house made a big announcement. Donatella Versace, who'd been the creative mind behind her family's brand for nearly three decades, is stepping down as creative director. The news followed growing tensions between her and the brand's American corporate owner.

And now, with Donatella stepping aside, Suzanne says Versace is at a turning point.

And now, with Donatella stepping aside, Suzanne says Versace is at a turning point.

And now, with Donatella stepping aside, Suzanne says Versace is at a turning point.

Welcome to The Journal, our show about money, business, and power. I'm Ryan Knudson. It's Tuesday, March 25th. Coming up on the show, the end of the Versace era at Versace. Donatella Versace has been part of the brand's identity since it was founded in Milan by her older brother, Gianni Versace, almost 50 years ago. How central is Donatella Versace to this Versace brand?

Welcome to The Journal, our show about money, business, and power. I'm Ryan Knudson. It's Tuesday, March 25th. Coming up on the show, the end of the Versace era at Versace. Donatella Versace has been part of the brand's identity since it was founded in Milan by her older brother, Gianni Versace, almost 50 years ago. How central is Donatella Versace to this Versace brand?

Welcome to The Journal, our show about money, business, and power. I'm Ryan Knudson. It's Tuesday, March 25th. Coming up on the show, the end of the Versace era at Versace. Donatella Versace has been part of the brand's identity since it was founded in Milan by her older brother, Gianni Versace, almost 50 years ago. How central is Donatella Versace to this Versace brand?

Donatella's celebrity status was integral to the brand's early growth. She made important relationships with fashion editors and celebrities to help build the brand's profile.

Donatella's celebrity status was integral to the brand's early growth. She made important relationships with fashion editors and celebrities to help build the brand's profile.

Donatella's celebrity status was integral to the brand's early growth. She made important relationships with fashion editors and celebrities to help build the brand's profile.

July 15th, the fashion world is rocked by the murder in Miami Beach of Italian designer Gianni Versace. After Gianni's death, Donatella took his place as creative leader of Versace. In that role, she went on to create some of the brand's most iconic looks and ad campaigns, featuring stars like Madonna, Lady Gaga, and Beyonce.