Diane von Furstenberg is a fashion designer and Founder and Chairman of the company that bears her name. In 1974, she created the iconic wrap dress, which became a symbol of power and independence for women all over the world. DVF is now a global luxury fashion brand celebrated for its effortless glamour, its distinctive vocabulary of print and color, and its powerful connection to generations of women. Von Furstenberg’s commitment to empowering women is expressed not only through fashion, but also philanthropy and mentorship. In 2005, von Furstenberg received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the CFDA for her impact on fashion. One year later, she became CFDA’s President and, in 2015, was named Chairwoman. She is committed to mentorship at both an individual and institutional level and has long been a champion of women. For more than a decade, she has served on the board of Vital Voices, an organization that supports female leaders and entrepreneurs around the world. In 2010, with the Diller-von Furstenberg Family Foundation, she created the DVF Awards to honor and provide grants to extraordinary women who have displayed courage, strength and leadership in their commitment to their causes. In 2014, she published a memoir, The Woman I Wanted To Be, which has been translated into six languages. In 2015, she was named one of the TIME 100 Most Influential People. In 2018, she received the CFDA Swarovski Award for Positive Change. With her corporate headquarters in New York’s Meatpacking District, von Furstenberg has long been a vocal member of the community and was actively involved in the campaign to save the historic High Line railway and to develop The High Line into what it is today. She serves on the board of the Statue of Liberty–Ellis Island Foundation and is leading the effort to raise funds for the Foundation, which, in partnership with the National Park Service, will build the new Statue of Liberty Museum and continue the beautification of Liberty Island. She also serves on the board of the Shed, the new center for artistic and cultural innovation in New York City, and the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles. Von Furstenberg is married to Barry Diller. She has two children, Alexander and Tatiana, and four grandchildren. With all of her successes, she happily maintains, “Children are my greatest creation.”
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Diane von Furstenberg: Woman Before Fashion is now on view at Skirball Cultural Center! Last week, friends and family of the brand have gathered in Los Angeles to celebrate this multidisciplinary exploration that chronicles Diane's extraordinary life and career from the 1970s to the present day.
A few weeks ago at the DVF Flagship, InCharge hosted "The State of Capital: A Conversation with Founders & Funders,” for an inspiring and impactful panel discussion in celebration of Black Business Month. Stephany Ohaz from Goldman Sachs, Wilglory Tanjong, MBA Tanjong from Anima Iris Bags, and Abena Boamah-Acheampong from Hanahana Beauty joined as speakers, while Tonna Obaze from Tonna&Co and Genever Oppong from Black Women Investors moderated. All shared experiences, challenges, and triumphs they have faced while funding, scaling, and growing their businesses. The evening ended with drinks, mingling, and a private shopping experience including gifts from event partners. #DVF #DVFInCharge #BlackBusinessMonth
It was a magical evening in Venice, Italy where, at the 15th Annual DVF Awards, we celebrated Extraordinary Women who have demonstrated the courage to fight, the strength to survive, and the leadership to inspire. It was a testament to the unique power of women coming together to connect and share their stories. #InCharge #DVFAwards #DVF
Calling all NYC stylists: join the personal shopper program at the DVF Flagship! Reach out and ask for Juliana to explore working with us: (646) 486 4800 j.patrizio@dvf.com
“Right now I’m 77, and I actually feel better than I look,” Diane Von Furstenberg joined the Vogue podcast to discuss getting older, but feeling fantastic. Click the link below to listen. https://lnkd.in/g9Yr5TZC
Oscar-winning director Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, and director of upcoming documentary 'Diane Von Furstenberg: Woman in Charge' sat down with WWD to discuss the upcoming launch of the film. https://lnkd.in/gD6uhejs
Get to know Diane Von Furstenberg in the recent The New York Times "Confirm or Deny" article. https://lnkd.in/gi57ceAq
Last week, Diane Von Furstenberg was on the cover The New York Times Style discussing the upcoming launch of Hulu documentary Diane von Furstenberg: Woman in Charge . https://lnkd.in/gHHDUr6c
Diane von Furstenberg talks new Hulu documentary, 'Woman in Charge' on Good Morning America. Diane opens up about her career, family and legacy in the documentary airing on June 25th. https://lnkd.in/dUyr9MMk
Have you heard the news? Diane Von Furstenberg for Target is launching 3.23. 🌼 https://lnkd.in/eZuwf8q9