Diane von Furstenberg on life, love, and a wrap dress
Summary
Diane von Furstenberg is a famous fashion designer known for creating the wrap dress in 1974, which became very popular and helped make her a leading name in fashion. She has lived part-time in Venice, Italy, and shared insights about her career, personal life, and the challenges and successes of her fashion brand.Key Facts
- Diane von Furstenberg created the wrap dress in 1974, inspired by ballerina tops and a skirt design she saw on Julie Eisenhower.
- The wrap dress sold a million copies by 1976 and made von Furstenberg famous worldwide.
- She was born in Brussels, Belgium, in 1946; her mother was a Holocaust survivor.
- Diane married Prince Ëgon von Furstenberg and later remarried media mogul Barry Diller.
- Diller revealed in a memoir that he is attracted to men but remains in love with Diane.
- Diane has spoken openly about her past relationships and experiences with love and sexual fluidity.
- She spends about five months each year in Venice, calling it her creative stage.
- Despite ups and downs in the fashion business, her brand continues to survive and remain influential.
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