Donna Karan Resigns From Position As Brand's Chief DesignerRachel Vorona Cote6/30/15 11:12pm354EditInvite manuallyPromoteDismissUndismissHideGo to permalinkOn Tuesday, June 30, Donna Karan stepped down from her eminent role as chief designer of Donna Karan International. A reigning influence for women’s professional wear, Karan’s departure is a watershed event in the American fashion industry.