"Versace is in my DNA and always in my heart," the Italian fashion maven wrote on Instagram, where she announced who will replace her.

The platinum blond fixture of Italian fashion, who turns 70 in May, will be succeeded by Miu Miu’s design director Dario Vitale, in what some industry insiders see as a prelude to an upcoming acquisition of Versace by its larger rival Prada, which also owns Miu Miu.

As the imperious creative director steps down from the Italian fashion house, we take a look at some of the most iconic looks Versace produced under Donatella's stewardship. View on euronews