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Diane von Furstenberg prepares for European expansion with Brama Group partnership

Diane von Furstenberg (DVF) is set to return to the European market through a new partnership with Brama Group. The Belgian-born, American designer has tapped the Italian wholesale firm to manage the distribution of her eponymous brand across the region, with a particular focus on expanding its footprint. The decision to select an Italian group...

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Zalando becomes exclusive retail partner of Diane von Furstenberg in Europe

Zalando and Diane von Furstenberg are entering into an exclusive partnership which will see the German e-commerce giant become the designer brand's exclusive retail partner in Europe, a press release announced. Diane von Furstenberg will be offered on Zalando in all 25 markets. In addition to Zalando, the designer brand is still available via...

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DVF to bring operations in-house under new CEO

DVF founder Diane von Furstenberg and the brand’s chief executive officer Graziano de Boni have announced that the label’s operations are to be brought in-house again following four years of outsourcing under a Chinese firm. The transition, which is expected to be complete by the end of 2024, will shift more responsibility onto de Boni, who had...

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Podcast: Diane von Furstenberg on the making of her new documentary

In this episode of the Business of Fashion podcast, the BoF team discusses Diane von Furstenberg's new documentary with filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy and the designer herself. In "Diane von Furstenberg: Woman in Charge,” Academy Award-winning filmmaker Obaid-Chinoy combines archival footage and intimate interviews with von Furstenberg’s...

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Diane von Furstenberg retrospective to come to LA’s Skirball Cultural Center

Belgian fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg is to be at the centre of a retrospective exhibition at Los Angeles’ Skirball Cultural Center this October, in what will be a celebration for the 50th anniversary of her iconic wrap dress. ‘Diane von Furstenberg: Woman Before Fashion’ explores the life of the designer through four thematic sections,...

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Diane von Furstenberg and Lenzing join forces to bring more sustainable fashion to the fore

Austrian fibre producer Lenzing has announced a global collaboration with luxury fashion brand Diane von Furstenberg (DVF). The brand will use Lenzing fibres from sustainably managed wood sources such as Tencel and Lenzing Ecovero for its flagship collection, bringing them into mainstream fashion. “We are delighted to collaborate with DVF to...

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I encourage every woman to be a badass, says Diane von Furstenberg

On June 14, attendees at the Tribeca X Awards at the Tribeca Festival, presented by OKX in New York City, enjoyed a delightful chat between keynote speaker Diane von Furstenberg and late-night host and comedian Seth Myers. Recognizing the achievements of companies and creators who share a mission to connect with consumers through the power of...

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DVF launches ‘ReWrap’ resale programme

Womenswear brand DVF (Diane Von Furstenberg) has launched the ‘ReWrap’ resale programme in partnership with technology company Archive, which powers customised resale for leading fashion and apparel brands, including Oscar de la Renta, The North Face, and Sandro. The ‘ReWrap’ resale programme allows customers to shop archival DVF designs, as...

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Who is Diane von Fürstenberg: A brief introduction to the designer's life

Diane von Fürstenberg (born Diane Halfin) is known for her iconic wrap dresses, which are still popular among many women today. In honour of the dresses' 50th anniversary, the Fashion & Lace Museum in Brussels set up an exhibition about the designer, her career and influence on the industry. A fact only few know is that Von Fürstenberg was born...

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Diane von Furstenberg exhibition to open in Brussels

The Fashion and Lace Museum in Brussels is to host an exhibition celebrating Diane von Furstenberg’s iconic wrap dress, which turns 50 years old in 2024. ‘Woman Before Fashion’ will run from April 21 to January 7, 2024, and will highlight Diane von Furstenberg as a designer, the inspiration for her iconic wrap dress from the silhouette to the...

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Skechers launches collaboration with Diane von Furstenberg

US footwear brand Skechers has teamed up with fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg on a footwear and apparel collaboration. The Skechers x DVF ‘Endless Kisses’ capsule, available globally, blends the designer brand’s recognisable “lips” prints and its use of bold colours with the comfort of Skechers footwear. The footwear range includes...

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Can Manhattan’s Meatpacking District return as a fashion retail hub?

A small huddle of cobblestoned streets on the western edge of downtown Manhattan located about halfway between the Holland and Lincoln Tunnels symbolizes the fortunes of NYC, a city in which the only constant is change. The Meatpacking District was first a native American trading post, then a military fort, before it became the center of meat...