Diane von Furstenburg's Life in Pictures
A documentary about the legacy of Diane von Furstenberg is finally here. Diane von Furstenberg: Woman in Charge, co-directed by two-time Academy Award-winning filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy and Trish Dalton, follows the trailblazing Belgian designer's rise to prominence as she celebrates the 50th anniversary of her multi-million-dollar eponymous fashion empire. The tell-all touches upon her life as the daughter of a Holocaust survivor, her relationship with Prince Egon von Furstenberg, and how she forged her own path in a in a male-dominated industry.
In honor of the documentary's release, here we look back at Diane's most iconic moments in photos.
January 25, 1968
Before she became a household name, a 21-year-old Diane was photographed at a party held at New York's St Regis Hotel.
1970s
The newly married Diane and Egon posed for a portrait in a city street.
May 22, 1972
Diane took her son, Prince Alexander, to the Issey Miyake Fall/Winter 1972 ready-to-wear show in New York.
November 13, 1972
A frequent at social gatherings, the princess is photographed here talking with fellow designer Yves Saint Laurent at his party.
January 8, 1973
Shortly before their separation, Diane and Egon arrived to a party arm-in-arm before a screening of Lady Caroline Lamb in New York City.
March 27, 1974
Diane attended the NYC premiere of The Great Gatsby with Italian socialite Cristina Ford.
May 14, 1974
Diane (here, wearing one of her legendary leopard wrap dresses) hobnobbed with Andy Warhol and actress Monique Van Vooren at the artist's premiere of Flesh for Frankenstein.
June 5, 1974
The princess was invited to a reception at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City following Sly Stone's onstage wedding to Kathy Silva at Madison Square Garden.
November 11, 1974
Here, Diane was photographed outside of LaGrenouille in New York with (from left) businessman Pierre Berge, Yves Saint Laurent, Bianca Jagger, and Italian model Marina Schiano.
Nov 20, 1974
Diane applied makeup at her cosmetics boutique, located at 681 Madison Avenue in NYC.
September 3, 1975
The designer showed off her street style while walking along Fifth Avenue.
September 10, 1975
Valentino was one of the many famous faces who attended the grand opening of the Diane von Furstenberg Boutique in 1975.
November 21, 1976
Diane was spotted getting cozy with media exec and now-husband Barry Diller at a Beverly Hills event.
January 13, 1977
Here, she mingled with Andy Warhol, Bianca Jagger, and other guests at a party in NYC.
February 28, 1977
The original caption of this candid shot read: "Literary Ladies. Princess Diane von Furstenberg (right) and writer Gail Sheehy, whose book Passage currently is a big seller, chat at a New York party February 28. The affair was held to announce publication by Simon and Schuster of a book by the Princess called Book of Beauty."
May 11, 1977
Diane caught up with the then-Secretary of State Henry Kissinger at the Iranian Embassy in Washington, D.C.
June 8, 1977
The designer looked glam in a printed two-piece outfit and a pearl necklace for the Fragrance Foundation Ball.
November 17, 1977
It appeared Diane and Diller were getting closer after they attended the American Film Institute's 10th Anniversary Gala together.
January 4,1978
Sitting at her office desk, the designer worked hard on her Summer 1978 Ready to Wear collection.
June 6, 1978
Diane posed for the camera in her New York bedroom.
June 13, 1978
A frequent at Manhattan nightclub and disco Studio 54, Diane looked relaxed, sitting on a car, drinking a beer.
August 16, 1978
Diane prepared a model before debuting her Resort 1979 Ready to Wear collection.
September 13, 1978
Diane stepped out for the "Richard Avedon Opening" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
May 1979
Looking chic in a gingham plazer, pencil skirt, and pink pumps, Diane talked on a pay phone at John F. Kennedy Airport.
September 19, 1979
Here, she was snapped attending a party with actress Lauren Bacall and English film director John Schlesinger.
December 3, 1979
The designer dressed up for the Costume Institute Gala presenting "Fashions of The Hapsburg Era" at the Met.
January 15, 1980
While out and about, Diane was photographed with Farrah Fawcett.
January 17, 1980
Despite separating, Diane and Egon remained close up until his death in 2004. Here, they posed for a portrait during photographer Francesco Scavullo's birthday party at Studio 54.
1981
Diane brushed shoulders with Gloria Steinem, Bella Abzug, and Barbra Streisand sometime in 1981.
December 7, 1981
Diane attended the 1981 Met Gala, celebrating "The 18th Century Woman," with her ex-husband and his second wife, Lynn Marshall.
December 6, 1982
The following year, she attended the Met Gala's "La Belle Epoque" exhibition dress in a blue one-shoulder dress with a fringed headpiece and sparkly jewelry.
November 29, 1984
The designer posed for a picture outside her Fifth Avenue boutique.
November 30, 1984
Diane was snapped chatting with Calvin Klein at a party at Regine's celebrating the opening of her new boutique.
December 3, 1984
The designer turned up to the 1984 Met Gala, celebrating the
"Man and the Horse" exhibit, in a patterned dress and updo.
October 7, 1985
At the 20th Anniversary Celebration of Karl Lagerfeld as Fendi's designer, Diane caught up with actress Catherine Deneuve.
April 1, 1987
Diane joined Calvin and Kelly Klein for a memorial service for Andy Warhol.
Oct 5, 1988
Diane posed with Gloria Steinem for a picture at the Metropolitan Home Showhouse Design Industry Foundation.
December 4, 1989
Diane attended the 1989 Met Gala with businessman Mort Zuckerman.
August 8, 1990
Diane appeared in good spirits with author and close friend Fran Lebowitz at the launch party of Bob Colacello's Holy Terror: Andy Warhol Close Up book.
October 29, 1991
Diane was joined by Diller and her daughter, Tatiana, for a dinner gala at the MET.
December 6, 1993
The designer looked fabulous in a sequins tea-length dress at the 1993 Met Gala.
December 4, 1995
She attended the event again two years later in ancient Egyptian-inspired garb with Diller.
March 25, 1996
Diane made a statement in a multi-colored dress while attending the Vanity Fair Oscar party with Diller.
December 8, 1997
Diane went to the 1997 Met Gala with her then-daughter-in-law, Alexandra von Furstenberg, in an oversized fur coat.
September 16, 2000
The designer walked the runway after showcasing the Diane von Furstenberg Ready to Wear Spring/Summer 2001 during New York Fashion Week.
February 3, 2001
After 25 years of knowing each other, Diane and Diller tied the knot at City Hall surrounded by their loved ones (from left), son Alexandre and his daughter, Talita; daughter Tatiana with her then-fiance, Russell Steinberg, and their daughter, Antonia.
April 23, 2001
For the Met Gala honoring "Jacqueline Kennedy - The White House Years," the designer wore a purple gown with a gold necklace.
April 28, 2003
Diane and Diller dressed to impress for the the Met Gala's "Goddess" exhibition.
September 29, 2005
Diane cuddled up to her granddaughter, Talita, at her Los Angeles store opening.
February 10, 2006
Dressed in matching tonal outfits, Diane and Andre Leon Talley posed for a photo during Olympus Fashion Week Fall 2006.
June 4, 2007
The fashion icon opted for a bejeweled, cotton candy-inspired dress for the CFDA Fashion Awards.
July 17, 2010
The designer posed on a Mini Cooper during the 18th Life Ball, which raises funds for HIV and AIDS projects, in Vienna.
May 5, 2014
Diane dressed Selena Gomez and Jessica Alba for the 2014 Met Gala theme of "Charles James: Beyond Fashion."
September 13, 2015
Diane appeared in good spirits after showcasing her Spring 2016 collection during New York Fashion Week.
February 28, 2016
In 2016, Diane and her husband turned the Vanity Fair Oscar Party into date night.
May 1, 2017
Here, Diana goofed off with photographer Ron Galella at the 2017 Met Gala.
May 7, 2018
The following year, she dressed (from left) Jourdan Dunn, Maya Hawke, Taylor Hill, and her granddaughters Talita and Antonia for the Met Gala.
May 6, 2019
The fashion designer looked on theme for 2019 Met Gala celebrating "Camp: Notes on Fashion."
September 13, 2021
Diane and Diller walked the carpet together at the 2021 Met Gala benefitting "In America: A Lexicon of Fashion."
May 2, 2022
Here, Diane posed for the camera with (from left) Kris Jenner, Corey Gamble, Maye Musk, and Elon Musk at the 2022 Met Gala.
November 7, 2022
The designer rewore her 2019 Met Gala dress for the CFDA Fashion Awards.
May 1, 2023
Diane paid homage to Karl Lagerfeld in a whimsical ensemble for the 2023 Met Gala.
May 6, 2024
Diane looked better than ever at 77 in a patterned gown at the 2024 Met Gala.
June 5, 2024
Diane celebrated the opening night screening of Diane Von Furstenberg: Woman In Charge at the Tribeca Festival with Talita, her granddaughter and co-chair of her label.
June 20, 2024
Days later, she attended the premiere in London.
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