Versace creative director exits after just eight months

Dario Vitale is leaving Versace Capri Holdings Limited ↗ 0.63% as creative director, effective December 12, marking an abrupt end to an eight-month tenure that produced just one collection for the storied Italian fashion house. The departure, announced this week, comes just two days after Prada ↗ 3.18% Group completed its €1.25 billion ($1.38 billion) acquisition of Versace on December 2.pradagroup+2

The brand described Vitale's exit as a "mutual decision," though the timing has raised questions about the designer's fit within the newly merged luxury conglomerate. According to WWD, market sources indicated that Vitale, who was appointed chief creative officer in March, was actually eyeing opportunities outside the Prada Group—suggesting this reunion was not part of his plans.hellomagazine+3

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