Is there still room in fashion for true originality?
That’s the question raised by the latest news out of Milan: Versace designer Dario Vitale, the recently installed creative head who showed a surprisingly well-received collection in Milan in September, is departing the brand.
“Versace and its Chief Creative Officer, Dario Vitale, have mutually agreed to part ways effective from December 12th, 2025,” the brand said in a statement. “We would like to sincerely thank Dario for his outstanding contribution to the development of the brand’s creative strategy during this transition period, and we wish him all the very best in his future endeavors.”
The news comes just two days after Prada Group closed a deal to acquire Versace for $1.44 billion. That deal, announced in April, one month after Vitale was appointed, led to industry speculation as to whether the designer would continue in his role. You don’t spend a cool billion on a fashion brand just to uphold the status quo.
The statement on Vitale’s departure was signed by new executive chairman Lorenzo Bertelli, the son of Prada executive director and co-creative director Miuccia Prada and Prada executive director Patrizio Bertelli, who is also the chairman of the board of directors. Lorenzo Bertelli continues in his positions as chief marketing officer and head of corporate social responsibility at Prada.
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