Fall Shopping Guide: DIANE VON FURSTENBURG
August 25, 2010
“I always wanted to live a man’s life in a woman’s body,” Diane Von Furstenburg stated in her program notes. How well did this statement fit this collection. It was masculine yet very feminine. She took the comfort and ease of menswear and mixed it with feminine ideals of fashion. For instance, the show opened with Natalia Vodianova wearing a grey chiffon rosette blazer over a very masculine grey wool blazer. Also, there was that lovely ensemble of a black chiffon dress paired with black twill riding pants worn by Rose Codero( the pants very reminiscent to a pair of your boyfriends lounge pants, how comfy and chic!). Of course Diane stuck to her bread and butter as well. There were plenty of fabulous wrap dresses to tickle your fancy. My favorite was the silver sequins and tulle ballerina wrap dress worn by Sessilee Lopez. It was a perfect marriage of masculine and feminine aesthetics. These clothes are definitely perfect for any woman living in a man’s world!
Reasons why you should buy: Diane Von Furstenburg is the epitome of the modern woman. After unveiling her iconic wrap dress, dubbed the working womans uniform in 1973, she’s been a household name and a beacon to modern women everywhere. Her clothes are feminine, modern, timeless and intellectual. Also, Diane Von Furstenburg has one of the best price points in industry. Who doesn’t want to look chic yet save money!?
My Favorite Looks!
This collection is ridiculous. I love that she did darks/blacks/charcoals but still popped in a few of her signature florals/prints here and there. It’s like DVF but edgier and more modern. That is the mark of a truly amazing designer — always evolving.