Donatella was at the helm of Versace for nearly 30 years following the 1997 murder of her brother, Gianni Versace

After nearly 30 years at the helm of Versace, Donatella Versace has officially stepped down as the brand’s creative director, marking the end of one of fashion’s most defining eras

The original maximalist, Versace began her reign in 1997, introducing her famously flamboyant designs as an antidote to the understated elegance of the '90s. There was nothing stealthy or quiet about her extravagant creations—nay, they existed to cause a scene.