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

Donatella Versace has been replaced as creative director of the fashion house founded by her late brother Gianni Versace.

Donatella Versace is stepping down as the chief creative officer of Versace. The Italian fashion designer was the head of her late brother Gianni Versace’s luxury fashion empire for nearly 30 years. She took over the fashion house after his tragic murder in 1997.