Diane von Furstenberg

Vital Stats

 

Born Diane Halfin in Belgium on December 31, 1946.

Married Prince Egon von Furstenberg at age 23, divorced three years later.

Two children, Alexandre and Tatiana.

Married media executive Barry Diller in 2002.

Resume

 

Designed first jersey wrap dress in 1972.

Was a single-mom, multimillionaire businesswoman by age 26.

Relaunched business in 1997 after a 15-year hiatus.

President of Council of Fashion Designers of America, (2006-present)

Awarded Lifetime Achievement Award by CFDA

Trademark Design

 

The wrap dress for the working woman.

What You Might Not Know About Diana Von Furstenberg

 

Her mother was a Holocaust survivor

Diane von Furstenberg become a naturalized U.S. citizen in 2002.

Her company is made up of 97% women.


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