Diane von Furstenberg needs no introduction. She of the global empire built on the wrap dress, the glamorous jet-setting life, and the very personification of female empowerment.
Below, the designer, style icon and CFDA president talks about fearing nothing, having great legs and never underestimating women.
When I wake up... I reach for my iPad. I sleep with it.
Before I go to bed... I take a hot bath.
A well-dressed man/woman... should be confident.
Women should always... wear perfume.
Men should never... underestimate a woman.
The best thing that's been said about me... oh I don't know. People say I have great legs and that is always nice to hear.
The biggest misconception about me... I don't think there are many misconceptions. I have no skeletons and I'm very open, so what people see is what they get.
If I weren't doing what I'm doing today... I would love to be a director or a playwright. Fashion is storytelling in its own way, but I have always been drawn to other forms of it.
My legacy... my children, of course. And hopefully that I have empowered women. That I have made them feel confident and beautiful.
A great idea... is my Harper connect handbag! I am obsessed. It has a special pocket for your iPad. It is genius!
Botox is... not for me. I don't judge other people but my face shows that I have lived. Why would I want to change that?
My mother... was a Holocaust survivor who taught me that fear is not an option. I have never forgotten it. I have lived by it.
The soundtrack of my life... is classical music and I love opera. But I also love silence.
The future...is full of color!
Happiness...is knowing who you are and staying true to that.
There's a time and place for... indulgence. I think it is important to be disciplined with yourself, but you must have some little sins.
There is too much... hesitation. I say go for it!
In the end... you only regret the things you did not do.
Looks from Diane von Furstenberg Spring 2012
Portrait of Diane von Furstenberg by Lorenzo Aguis and runway images courtesy of DVF.
Support HuffPost
Our 2024 Coverage Needs You
Your Loyalty Means The World To Us
At HuffPost, we believe that everyone needs high-quality journalism, but we understand that not everyone can afford to pay for expensive news subscriptions. That is why we are committed to providing deeply reported, carefully fact-checked news that is freely accessible to everyone.
Whether you come to HuffPost for updates on the 2024 presidential race, hard-hitting investigations into critical issues facing our country today, or trending stories that make you laugh, we appreciate you. The truth is, news costs money to produce, and we are proud that we have never put our stories behind an expensive paywall.
Would you join us to help keep our stories free for all? Your contribution of as little as $2 will go a long way.
Can't afford to donate? Support HuffPost by creating a free account and log in while you read.
As Americans head to the polls in 2024, the very future of our country is at stake. At HuffPost, we believe that a free press is critical to creating well-informed voters. That's why our journalism is free for everyone, even though other newsrooms retreat behind expensive paywalls.
Our journalists will continue to cover the twists and turns during this historic presidential election. With your help, we'll bring you hard-hitting investigations, well-researched analysis and timely takes you can't find elsewhere. Reporting in this current political climate is a responsibility we do not take lightly, and we thank you for your support.
Contribute as little as $2 to keep our news free for all.
Can't afford to donate? Support HuffPost by creating a free account and log in while you read.
Dear HuffPost Reader
Thank you for your past contribution to HuffPost. We are sincerely grateful for readers like you who help us ensure that we can keep our journalism free for everyone.
The stakes are high this year, and our 2024 coverage could use continued support. Would you consider becoming a regular HuffPost contributor?
Dear HuffPost Reader
Thank you for your past contribution to HuffPost. We are sincerely grateful for readers like you who help us ensure that we can keep our journalism free for everyone.
The stakes are high this year, and our 2024 coverage could use continued support. If circumstances have changed since you last contributed, we hope you’ll consider contributing to HuffPost once more.
Already contributed? Log in to hide these messages.
