Although the biographical documentary Diane von Furstenberg: Woman in Charge has not aired yet, fans are already intrigued about the events that happened in Diane’s iconic journey.
The show highlights Diane’s life and her journey of creating her name in a male-dominated industry and a multi-million-dollar fashion empire.
Born in an era where a woman needed a man’s nod on every move, Belgian designer Diane made sure she made a name for herself and created a path for her success.
Diane von Furstenberg: Woman in Charge
IMDb DocumentaryBiographyFocuses on the life and work of Von Furstenberg, who created a name for herself in a field that was predominantly male and amassed a multi-million dollar fashion empire.
Director | Trish Dalton, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy |
Release Date | June 25, 2024 |
Studio | – |
Cast | Oprah Winfrey, Gloria Steinem, Fran Lebowitz |
Runtime | 1 hour 37 minutes |
Writers | – |
Rating | – |
Diane Von Furstenberg was the ‘torch and flag’ of her mother’s freedom!
Raised by a mother who was a Holocaust survivor during World War II, Diane Von Furstenberg’s life is mostly influenced by her mother, Liliane Nahmias.
Less than 2 years before Diane was born, Liliane weighed less than 60 pounds, making Diane’s birth a miraculous event against the odds.
At 77, Diane von Furstenberg is still starring in the spectacle of her life, now as a global luminary with wisdom to dispense. @MJSchulman interviews the fashion icon. https://t.co/I6Exub859D pic.twitter.com/ifGxpBerQY
— The New Yorker (@NewYorker) June 23, 2024
Diane states, “She used to say, God saved me so that I can give you life. By giving you life, you gave me my life back. You are my torch of freedom.”
So, facing many challenges in her life, Diane’s mother always taught her to fight her fears and turn any hardship into an opportunity.
With her mother’s lasting impact on her journey, Diane Von Furstenberg is now one of the most renowned fashion designers.
Further, she created the iconic wrap dress, which remains a timeless fashion statement even after five decades.
Diane von Furstenberg Reflects on Her Mother's Holocaust Survival Story: 'My Birth Was a Miracle' (Exclusive) https://t.co/MxqjuvkC2l
— People (@people) June 19, 2024
Moreover, she states, “I realized that this movie may be about me, but it is really about my mother. It is really about this woman who even though she was a prisoner of war…“
So, Diane, the miracle baby, has followed her mother’s invaluable lessons to grow into a successful designer and entrepreneur.
Additional Information
- Diane is the former wife of Prince Egon von Fürstenberg, with whom she shares two children, Alexander and Tatiana.
- Forbes listed Diane Von Furstenberg as the 68th most powerful woman in the world in 2014. She has also published books titled, ‘The Woman I Wanted To Be,’ ‘Own It,’ and more.
- Interestingly, she reveals in her documentary that she turned down having a threesome with Mick Jagger and David Bowie.