Diane von Fürstenberg |Live

I recently had the opportunity to participate in a live Zoom webinar featuring Diane von Fürstenberg, the renowned Belgian fashion designer celebrated for her iconic wrap dresses. Despite my familiarity with her from previous interviews, my curiosity was piqued about how the pandemic had influenced her business and personal life. I was eager to learn more about her interactions with buyers and any shifts she had made in her sustainability initiatives in response to industry scrutiny.

During the interview, I was captivated by Diane von Fürstenberg's approach to the pandemic, which she had used as a catalyst for introspection and a deeper focus on personal relationships. Her emphasis on the significance of relationships in both our personal and professional spheres provided a refreshing perspective, especially in the fashion industry, where commercial aspects often take center stage. While I hold great admiration for André Leon Talley and his profound insights into the fashion business, von Fürstenberg's emphasis on relationships served as a poignant reminder of the human connections that underpin the success of all endeavors, whether personal or professional.