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Diane von Furstenberg

Designer & Founder, Diane von Furstenberg

The Belgian born American design icon married into the German princely House of Fürstenberghe and is known as the creator of the famous wrap dress.

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News & Analysis

Power Moves | Kering Adds to Board of Directors, Vanity Fair Italia Names New Editor-In-Chief

This week, Kering appoints Ginevra Elkann as its latest board member, while Simone Marchetti joins Vanity Fair Italia as editor-in-chief.

News & Analysis

Power Moves | Kering Adds to Board of Directors, Vanity Fair Italia Names New Editor-In-Chief

This week, Kering appoints Ginevra Elkann as its latest board member, while Simone Marchetti joins Vanity Fair Italia as editor-in-chief.


Entrepreneurship

Drive Episode 2: Diane von Furstenberg on Building a Business in a Man’s World

In episode two of BoF’s new podcast series Drive, delivered by DHL, the entrepreneur shares the highs and the lows of her 45-year career, and how she used factory scraps to create the first iconic wrap dress while pregnant.

Entrepreneurship

Drive Episode 2: Diane von Furstenberg on Building a Business in a Man’s World

In episode two of BoF’s new podcast series Drive, delivered by DHL, the entrepreneur shares the highs and the lows of her 45-year career, and how she used factory scraps to create the first iconic wrap dress while pregnant.


Entrepreneurship

Welcome to Drive: BoF’s New Podcast Series on Global Entrepreneurship

In our new podcast series we hear from fashion’s most dynamic entrepreneurs — including José Neves, the founders of Warby Parker and Diane Von Furstenberg — to discover the special kind of resilience it really takes to build a global fashion business.

Entrepreneurship

Welcome to Drive: BoF’s New Podcast Series on Global Entrepreneurship

In our new podcast series we hear from fashion’s most dynamic entrepreneurs — including José Neves, the founders of Warby Parker and Diane Von Furstenberg — to discover the special kind of resilience it really takes to build a global fashion business.


News & Analysis

Calvin Klein and Raf Simons Launch New Fragrance

Both PVH and partner Coty are betting big on Calvin Klein Women, the first major fragrance launch from the brand since 2005.

News & Analysis

Calvin Klein and Raf Simons Launch New Fragrance

Both PVH and partner Coty are betting big on Calvin Klein Women, the first major fragrance launch from the brand since 2005.


News & Analysis

Supreme, Ralph Lauren, Raf Simons Honoured at the 2018 CFDA Awards

The American fashion industry’s annual awards ceremony aimed to strike a balance between honouring industry stalwarts and recognising the disruptors paving a new way forward in tough times.

News & Analysis

Supreme, Ralph Lauren, Raf Simons Honoured at the 2018 CFDA Awards

The American fashion industry’s annual awards ceremony aimed to strike a balance between honouring industry stalwarts and recognising the disruptors paving a new way forward in tough times.


News & Analysis

Family Matters: The Pros and Cons of Clan-Run Companies

From Hermès and LVMH to H&M and Ralph Lauren, family control can be a benefit — or a liability.

News & Analysis

Family Matters: The Pros and Cons of Clan-Run Companies

From Hermès and LVMH to H&M and Ralph Lauren, family control can be a benefit — or a liability.


News & Analysis

Designer Von Furstenberg Says Days of Women as ‘Meat’ Are Over

Von Furstenberg said she isn’t concerned that women will miss out on opportunities as a result of men feeling fearful in the corporate world because it’s “nothing compared to the abuse women have had.”

News & Analysis

Designer Von Furstenberg Says Days of Women as ‘Meat’ Are Over

Von Furstenberg said she isn’t concerned that women will miss out on opportunities as a result of men feeling fearful in the corporate world because it’s “nothing compared to the abuse women have had.”


News & Analysis

At the Met Ball, Holier Than Thou

For followers of fashion, the Met Ball is akin to a religious experience, so this year's Catholic theme was gloriously apropos. Marshall Heyman goes inside the Party of the Year.

News & Analysis

At the Met Ball, Holier Than Thou

For followers of fashion, the Met Ball is akin to a religious experience, so this year's Catholic theme was gloriously apropos. Marshall Heyman goes inside the Party of the Year.


News & Analysis

Inside Tory Burch’s Entrepreneurship and Empowerment Summit

Through a series of panels featuring guests from Hollywood, politics and beyond, the ‘Embrace Ambition’ summit tackled stereotypes and fostered networking for over 900 attendees.

News & Analysis

Inside Tory Burch’s Entrepreneurship and Empowerment Summit

Through a series of panels featuring guests from Hollywood, politics and beyond, the ‘Embrace Ambition’ summit tackled stereotypes and fostered networking for over 900 attendees.


Retail

Diane von Furstenberg and New CEO Discuss Future of DVF

In an interview with BoF, the American fashion brand's namesake and recently appointed chief executive Sandra Campos outline plans for a digital, direct-to-consumer push.

Retail

Diane von Furstenberg and New CEO Discuss Future of DVF

In an interview with BoF, the American fashion brand's namesake and recently appointed chief executive Sandra Campos outline plans for a digital, direct-to-consumer push.


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