Daring designs

By Elisa Anzolin, Keith Weir

Donatella Versace, who helped to ensure the survival of the family fashion empire after the killing of her brother Gianni almost three decades ago, is to step down as the brand’s chief designer, the brand announced last week.

Donatella took on the role of chief creative officer after Gianni, who founded the company, was shot dead outside his Miami Beach mansion by serial killer Andrew