Pack it up! When Diane von Fürstenberg will get dressed, a easy mantra guides her. The Brussels, Belgium native, 77, instructed ET her ideas for nailing an elegant look whereas celebrating the opening of the Diane von Fürstenberg: Lady Earlier than Vogue exhibition on the Skirball Cultural Middle in Los Angeles, California.
“I’ve always referred to the motto la petite valise while designing my collections and curating my own wardrobe. The french phrase, which translates to the little suitcase, is a symbol of dressing for ease and practicality; two factors I’ve always found imperative when creating the perfect outfit. If you know how to pack, you know how to live,” she defined.
“The foundation of a woman’s closet should be practical staple pieces that never go out of style. Once you have your go-to classics, you can weave in statement pieces through bold colors, fabrics and silhouettes to coincide with each season. … It’s a simple way to add a little extra to any day-to-day look,” she added.
An absolute must-have? The designer’s beloved wrap gown, which has been worn by A-listers together with Cindy Crawford, Madonna, Zoe Saldana, Kate Hudson, Paris Hilton, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kendall Jenner and extra.
“Whereas the designs and silhouettes have shifted all through the years to maintain up with the ever-changing developments, the core values of the DVF model have all the time remained the identical. We have saved our iconic designs, such because the wrap gown, however have discovered methods to raise the kinds to maintain present,” the philanthropist noted.
von Fürstenberg is even influenced by her brand’s wearers when creating pieces.
“The Lady Earlier than Vogue title of the exhibition explains all of it. … DVF items are designed with the ladies carrying and residing in them, firstly. … I consistently discover myself impressed by the unbelievable ladies round me, which I then incorporate into my designs,” she stated.
“With each design resolution I make, whether or not it’s materials, colours or silhouettes, I hope to create iconic appears that encourage ladies to really feel assured and free. … My designs are all the time about freedom, which might be seen throughout the appears showcased all through the Lady Earlier than Vogue exhibition.”
Go to the multidisciplinary exhibition from now by means of Aug. 31, 2025.
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