Biografia
Diane von Furstenberg began her fashion career in 1970, arriving with a suitcase filled with jersey dresses. In 1974, she designed the wrap dress, which became a symbol of empowerment and independence for a generation of women. By 1976, over a million wrap dresses had been sold, and she appeared on the cover of Newsweek. After stepping away from fashion, Diane revived the iconic dress in 1997, reestablishing her brand as a leading global luxury lifestyle label. DVF has since grown to include a complete collection of ready-to-wear apparel and accessories such as shoes, handbags, small leather goods, scarves, and jewelry, along with luggage, eyewear, and home furnishings. Today, DVF products are available in more than 55 countries through 132 DVF-owned and partner stores across North and South America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific.
In 2005, Furstenberg was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) for her influence on the industry. The following year, she was elected President of the CFDA, where she has championed emerging designers and helped promote the Design Piracy Prohibition Act to protect creators from counterfeit reproductions. In 2015, she was appointed Chairman of the CFDA.
Furstenberg’s dedication to empowering women extends beyond fashion into philanthropy and mentorship. She serves on the board of Vital Voices, an NGO supporting female leaders and entrepreneurs worldwide. In 2010, through the Diller-von Furstenberg Family Foundation, she established the DVF Awards to recognize and fund women who demonstrate leadership, strength, and courage in advancing their causes. Forbes named her the "Most Powerful Woman in Fashion" in 2012. In 2014, she released her memoir, The Woman I Wanted to Be, and in 2015, TIME Magazine included her among the 100 Most Influential People.
Based in New York’s Meatpacking District, Furstenberg has been an active community advocate, playing a key role in the campaign to preserve the historic High Line railway and transform it into The High Line Park. She also sits on the board of Culture Shed, New York City’s center for artistic and cultural innovation.
Married to Barry Diller, Furstenberg is a mother to two children, Alexander and Tatiana, and grandmother to four grandchildren. Despite her many accomplishments, she proudly states, "[My] children are my greatest creation.
