When in Tokyo, I always dream of running away to the country…this time I did it!

Barry and I got into a car and drove to Mount Takao, one hour from the center of Tokyo. It was an amazing hike, 1800 feet high, with a most spectacular view of Mount Fuji and magnificent foliage of red maples.

Coming down, we visited the Takasan Yaku-ou-in Temple, from 744 AD, revering the Buddha of Healing. Then it was off to Tokyo, where our visit included the best sushi in the city, scouting Japanese street style, and meeting the DVF shop girls at my newest boutique.

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The Cannes Film Festival is the biggest trade center for the movie business. It is also the beginning of the summer season, and lots of people not involved in movies show up. The Vanity Fair party in Eden Rock starts the week of festivities and the Amfar party in Mougins closes it.

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The last time I was in Berlin was in 1994. That was the time of reconstruction, both political and in the city – there were more cranes in Berlin that anywhere in the world. Berlin is now one city and a proud one… it is large, beautiful and with so much culture. Christian Louboutin and I spent a weekend of museums, galleries, and clubbing into the night!!!

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On the star-studded evening of May 5th, Diane and the International fashion world gathered to celebrate the annual Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. This year’s exhibition and theme celebrated the significance of comic Super Heroes upon culture and fashion. In the spirit of the event Diane wore a spectacular floor length, hand-painted organza gown inspired by the iconic Wonder Woman heroine. Special guests Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen wore Wonder Woman imagined goddess-like gowns designed by DVF that reflected the twins individual style – Ashley in a form fitting black gown and Mary Kate in gold beaded floor-length wrap. With camera in hand, Diane captured some of the evening’s highlights and a bevy of her friends on a glamorous New York night out.

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