As far as iconic American fashion designers go, you needn’t look any further than Diane von Furstenberg. Since her first knitted jersey wrap dress in 1972, Diane von Furstenberg has been a staple in fashion design around the world.
At 24 years old, this Belgian born designer started her fashion line with a $30,000 investment. Diane von Furstenberg quickly became known for her fashionable, yet comfortable garments most notably the wrap dress. Diane von Furstenberg made clothes that women wanted to wear and for her that was no fuss , figure flattering dresses in fashionable colours. This fashion designer filled a niche in the fashion world with stylish and affordable everyday clothing.
By 1976, Diane von Furstenberg had sold millions of her trademark wrap dresses. Her look has become so iconic that is has been included in the Smithsonian Institute.Diane von Furstenberg took a break from fashion in the 1980’s moving to Paris to fulfill her dream of having a literary salon. She returned to fashion in 1997 and with her son Alex Von Furstenberg’s help rebuilt her company to enjoy the greatest success!
Diane is not just all about fashion though, she has started lines of cosmetics, home-shopping companies, studios, written memoirs, designed a cell phone, decorated hotels and released a line of home furnishings. After over 30 years in the business, Diane von Furstenberg brand is sold in 50 countries around the world.
In 2005, Diane von Furstenberg was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Council Of Fashion Designers Of America (CDFA). The next year, she was elected as the CFDA president. She remains the president to this today.
Diane von Furstenberg’s rise is an inspiration to many women and she uses her time to inspire women. The fashion designer works to empower women through the Vital Voices Global Network and created the DVF Awards to recognize outstanding female leaders.
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