Quotes by Diane von Furstenberg

About Diane von Furstenberg:

Diane von Furstenberg is a Belgian-born American fashion designer best known for her iconic wrap dress. She initially rose to prominence when she married into the German princely House of Fürstenberg, as the wife of Prince Egon of Fürstenberg. Following their divorce in 1972, she has continued to use his family name, although she is no longer entitled to use the title princess following her divorce and subsequent remarriage in 2001.
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There's design, and there's art. Good design is total harmony. There's no better designer than nature - if you look at a branch or a leaf, it's perfect. It's all function. Art is different. It's about emotion. It's about suffering and beauty - but mo...

Diane von Furstenberg

I had arranged a birthday party for him and my children, who are all Aquarians. Instead, we got married. I ran out of excuses. It was just us and my children.

Diane von Furstenberg

My best friend is me, and I take good care of me.

Diane von Furstenberg

Italy will always have the best food.

Diane von Furstenberg

I used the aspects of being a woman to my advantage, but I worked for myself, not a big corporation, so I was lucky to have the freedom to behave however I liked.

Diane von Furstenberg

Beauty is perfect in its imperfections, so you just have to go with the imperfections.

Diane von Furstenberg

I was terrified the first time that I had a big problem in my business. I was obviously terrified when they diagnosed me with cancer in 1994. I was terrified when my son used to drive too fast. But I do believe in the fact that fear is not an option,...

Diane von Furstenberg

I was lucky enough to have it all. To be successful in business, to have children, to raise them on my own, and to travel and live my life. It was a lot of work, but it's a privilege to have been able to do it.

Diane von Furstenberg

I never modeled myself after anyone. The person who had most influence on me was my mother, but it was really for her strength and courage more than her style, even though she had a lot of style. In a weird way, looking at pictures of me when I was 1...

Diane von Furstenberg

I believe that all women should have children. I think women are made to have children and to be mothers. I also think women have to have an identity outside the home.

Diane von Furstenberg

I don't like to talk about my dreams. I like to make them happen. I prefer to talk about them when they're done.

Diane von Furstenberg

The most important relationship you have in life is the one you have with yourself. And then after that, I'd say once you have that, it may be hard work, but you can actually design your life.

Diane von Furstenberg

I design for the woman who loves being a woman.

Diane von Furstenberg

My favorite days are the ones where I deal only with my own team, design, marketing, working on the next accessories collection.

Diane von Furstenberg

I never like to think that I design for a particular person. I design for the woman I wanted to be, the woman I used to be, and - to some degree - the woman I'm still a little piece of.

Diane von Furstenberg

The way I design generally is very much travel-oriented because that is my life. That's why I make clothes that are so light and so easy to pack and a little bit seasonless.

Diane von Furstenberg

A challenging economy is always good for design. It unites necessity and functionality. You are forced to be creative with poor materials.

Diane von Furstenberg

My clothes are great for a honeymoon: They're light and sexy, colorful and pretty, and not expensive.

Diane von Furstenberg

Bali and the Aman resorts are all very luxurious, great places to go.

Diane von Furstenberg

I travel light. I think the most important thing is to be in a good mood and enjoy life, wherever you are.

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Author Bio

  • NameDiane von Furstenberg
  • DescriptionBelgian born American fashion designer
  • AliasesPrincess Diane of Fürstenberg; Diane von Furstenberg
  • BornDecember 31, 1946
  • CountryUnited States Of America; Belgium
  • ProfessionFashion Designer