‘Diane von Furstenberg: Woman in Charge’ streams on HULU
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Women around the world know the name Diane von Furstenberg, or DVF. With one little dress she changed the industry and the world, basically. Diane von Furstenberg: Woman in Charge explores the life and career of this woman with interviews with Diane herself as well as others in the industry and in pop culture.
At age 22 DVF invented the wrap dress and it is still in style today. This iconic fashion transformed the closets of millions of women as well as Diane’s life trajectory. Her life has been interesting, to say the least. At 76 she says she embraces age. “I’ve had a full life,” she states.
Her mother was a survivor of Auschwitz and when she was freed she weighed a whopping 44 pounds. After regaining her weight and her health, she went on to have a baby and raised Diane to be independent and unafraid. Diane believes everyone should “take responsibility for yourself,” and “be true to yourself.” These ideas still rule her life.
At 18 she met Egon von Furstenberg, a German prince. At 22 she married him and instantly became a princess. They moved to New York City where they were the “it” couple of the day. They later divorced and to Diane it was freedom. She was now completely in charge of her destiny and her life.
The wrap dress was inspired by the wrap tops ballerinas wear over their leotards. Initially Diane designed wrap tops and skirts, but after seeing Julie Nixon on TV wearing her wrap top and matching skirt, Diane had the ingenious idea to meld them into a single dress, which for the women of the day was a “uniform for freedom.” They were able to be feminine while still being respected. No longer were women relegated to wearing male-style suits to gain respect. This little wrap dress was all they needed.
At one time DVF was making 25000 dresses a week. This dress was iconic and is still in style and in closets around the world.
At a time when women were models, not designers, DVF changed the industry.
Today she is very close to her children and is still an advocate for women. She says she is not afraid of death. “Life is a journey and death is a destination.” Diane enjoys her life and is grateful her mother went against the doctors advice and got pregnant giving life to little Diane.
From the time of her birth to now, Diane von Furstenberg has and is making a statement with her life. This documentary is a deep dive into her history, her family, her career, and her philosophies.
Diane Von Furstenberg: Woman in Charge begins streaming on HULU beginning June 25, 2024.
About the Author
Francine Brokaw has been covering all aspects of the entertainment industry for over 30 years. She also writes about products and travel. She has been published in national and international newspapers and magazines as well as Internet websites. She has written her own book, Beyond the Red Carpet The World of Entertainment Journalists, is the entertainment correspondent for Good Day Orange County, and has her own TV show, Beyond the Red Carpet, on Village Television in Orange County. She is a longstanding member of the Television Critics Association and is accredited by the MPAA.
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