Legendary designer Diane Von Furstenberg is on her way to Mumbai to be part of the HT Mint Lounge conference and guess what? We’re going to be meeting her tomorrow! I’m thrilled to be able to meet Diane, and hope I get some face time to talk fashion and how she built her brand over so many years. I also want to find out her views on the Indian culture and just what she plans to take back with her from this experience. If you don’t know much about this designer then check out the top 5 things you need to know about Diane.
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No. 1 The Wrap Dress
Dianne made the wrap dress what it is today, a symbol of strong independent women who don’t need to dress like men to command that power. Her first jersey wrap dress (made in 1973) is so iconic for it’s influence of women’s fashion, that it’s displayed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
No. 2 She was formerly a Princess
Diane married into German royalty when she was younger and got her title from former husband, Prince Egon of Furstenberg, therefore making her a princess. The two met in university and soon after wed, although the marriage didn’t last, Diane kept her last name but had to drop the title.
No. 3 CFDA and Diane
She was awarded the lifetime achievement award in 2005 from the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA). One year after that she became their president and has been an instrumental member in the council ever since.
No. 4 Muse to Andy Warhol
You might think Marilyn Monroe was the only one to be Andy Warhol’s muse, but she was just the popular known one. Diane also has a pop art piece from the artist in her honor and back in those Studio 54 was part of the Andy Warhol crew.
No. 5 Philanthropist
Diane along with her current media mogul husband Barry Diller have founded the – The Diller and Furstenberg Family Foundation that donate funds to many humanitarian organizations. The DVF awards are my favourite, as they reward 4 women annually for their efforts with women’s causes and issues.