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Diane von Furstenberg

The Working Woman

I design for the woman who loves being a woman. -- Diane Von Furstenberg
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Diane Von Furstenberg

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Vital Stats

  • Born Diane Halfin in Belgium on December 31, 1946.
  • Married Prince Egon von Furstenberg at age 23, divorced three years later.
  • Two children, Alexandre and Tatiana.
  • Married media executive Barry Diller in 2002.

Resume

  • Designed first jersey wrap dress in 1972.
  • Was a single-mom, multimillionaire businesswoman by age 26.
  • Relaunched business in 1997 after a 15-year hiatus.
  • President of Council of Fashion Designers of America, (2006-present)
  • Awarded Lifetime Achievement Award by CFDA

Trademark Design

  • The wrap dress for the working woman.

What You Might Not Know About Diana Von Furstenberg

  • Her mother was a Holocaust survivor
  • Diane von Furstenberg become a naturalized U.S. citizen in 2002.
  • Her company is made up of 97% women.

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