‘Never Be a Victim.’ A Conversation With Diane von Furstenberg
Four years after handing operations to a Chinese company, the designer is reclaiming her brand and courting her fifth generation of customers.
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She’s 78 and, in her words, “still kicking.”
Four years after handing operations to Chinese licensee Glamel, Diane von Furstenberg has taken back control of Diane Von Furstenberg Studio LP. The designer, feminist, businesswoman and philanthropist is reclaiming her brand with her signature touch: a focus on quality fabrics, colorful prints and clothes with attitude. DVF recently sat down with Bloomberg for a freewheeling chat that touched on the iconic wrap dress, the American dream, and what the world needs in this age of rage.