Pack it in! When Diane von Fürstenberg will get dressed, a easy mantra guides her. The 77-year-old Brussels native, born in Belgium, advised ET her suggestions for creating an elegant look whereas celebrating the opening of the Diane von Fürstenberg: Girl Earlier than Style exhibition on the Skirball Cultural Heart in Los Angeles, California.
“I’ve at all times referred to the motto la petite valise when designing my collections and constructing my very own wardrobe. The French expression, which interprets to the small suitcase, is an emblem of dressing for ease and performance; two elements that I’ve at all times discovered it important in creating the proper outfit. “If you know the way to pack, you know the way to stay,” she defined.
“The inspiration of a girl’s wardrobe ought to encompass sensible staples that by no means exit of fashion. Upon getting your favourite classics, you’ll be able to weave assertion items with daring colours, materials and silhouettes to go well with any season. …It is a simple method so as to add a bit one thing additional to any on a regular basis look,” she added.
An absolute must-have? The designer’s beloved wrap costume, which has been worn by A-listers, amongst others Cindy Crawford, Madonna, Zoe Saldana, Kate Hudson, Paris Hilton, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kendall Jenner and extra.
“Whereas the designs and silhouettes have modified through the years to maintain up with the ever-changing traits, the core values of the DVF model have at all times remained the identical. We have saved our iconic designs, just like the wrap costume, however discovered methods to raise the types to remain present,” the philanthropist stated.
von Fürstenberg is even influenced by the wearers of her model when creating items.
“The exhibition’s title Girl Earlier than Style explains all of it. … DVF items are designed at the start with the ladies who put on them and stay in them. … I’m always impressed by the unimaginable ladies round me, who I then incorporate into my designs,” she stated.
“With each design choice I make, whether or not it is materials, colours or silhouettes, I hope to create iconic appears that encourage ladies to really feel assured and free. … My designs are at all times about freedom, which is mirrored within the appears that may be seen all through the gathering. Exhibition Girl earlier than vogue.”
Go to the multidisciplinary exhibition from now till August 31, 2025.
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