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Von Furstenberg, Diane (1946-)

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1946-

Biography

Diane von Furstenberg was born in 1946 in Brussels, Belgium. She met her first husband, Prince Egon zu Furstenberg, and they moved to New York after marrying in 1969. She began designing clothes in 1970 and created her now-iconic wrap dress two years later. She won a lifetime achievement award from the CFDA and in 2011 unveiled a new diffusion line, "Diane." She also won awards for her enduring efforts in combating AIDS and for contributing to the built environment of NYC.

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Diane von Furstenberg, 1971, 1971

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.2.734
Scope and Contents

This folder contains black and white 8x10" fashion photographs, with press releases attached of ensembles by Diane Von Furstenberg.

Dates: 1971

November 22-23, 1997, 1997

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.1.1.675
Scope and Contents

This folder contains a column on Diane von Furstenberg and black and white photos of ensembles by von Furstenberg and black and white portraits of von Furstenberg.

Dates: 1997