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EYE SPY

admin — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:29:42 +0000

If you happen to take a cab today in NYC, pay close attention to your TV. Yes, we know you always want to switch it off, but look out for short spot featuring DVF Eyewear with a very special taxi driver. The debut collection, which launches this week online and in stores, features shades and specs inspired by iconic DVF designs such as the Wrap dress, the Love Knot, and of course there are plenty of subtle prints to be seen on the inside of the temples. Shapes run the range from oversized, to cat’s eye, to wrap around, and aviator. And in case a NYC taxi is not in your near future, just click play below!

LEADERS LUNCHEON

DVF — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:09:43 +0000

Tina Brown and Chouchou

Yesterday, Diane hosted a luncheon for Vital Voices to honor Chouchou Namegabe, a recent Global Leadership Award Honoree. The event attracted Vital Voices supporters like Tina Brown, as well as others who were interested in learning more about the organization like Leslie Jane Seymour, Wendi Murdoch, Fabiola Beracasa and Robin Roberts. Chouchou, a self-trained journalist has dedicated her life to helping women of rape and abuse find their voice by recording their stories and broadcasting them across the Democratic Republic of Congo. Chouchou spoke about the terrible attrocities that have been committed against women in her country, but encouraged people not to feel sorry for them but to rather join in the fight and support organizations like Vital Voices who are raising awareness about these issues and providing support.

For more information, visit Vitalvoices.org

TATLER TALE

DVF — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:45:30 +0000

Diane and Zac Posen

Last night DVF celebrated the 300th anniversary of Tatler at the studio in New York, and many a merry reveler came out to toast the mag. Zac Posen, Tory Burch, Georgina Chapman and Erin Fetherson were among the designer attendees, as was one time Tatler ed in chief Tina Brown. Martha Stewart even chatted up some DVF staffers and took a trip to the store to check out the most recent collection.

See more photos from the event…

TAXI!

DVF — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:26:19 +0000

Hail DVF!

All hail Diane… literally! In case you were in the neighborhood yesterday, we were outside the NY shop filming for an eyewear project we were working on and one part involved Diane in a DVF taxi cab! She is a driving force in fashion after all! Stay tuned for more behind the scenes photos and also the launch of our new Eyewear, which will be arriving in stores and online in November.

WHEN IN… MOSCOW

admin — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:53:18 +0000

Anne in Moscow...

We’ve got Moscow on the brain, and fortunately Inside DVF contributor Anne McNally was there last month for the Biennale and gave us the inside on where and what we’ll be doing when we go for the DVF restrospective next month!

STAY: For modern amenities with a twist of history stay at the Park Hyatt, which overlooks the Bolshoi Theatre. Once home to the metro pole, be sure to check out the dining room dating back to the 1930s. Or try Diane’s personal fave, The Ritz-Carlton.

EAT: Baccarat, where Russian fashion designer and doyenne Dasha Zukova, gave her pre “garage” bienale opening dinner there. Designed by the world renowned Philippe Starck, this eighteenth-century building was Europe’s biggest pharmacy, by decree of Czar Peter the Great. It’s worth checking out even for a drink. 19/21 NikolskaÃ¯a Street.

Vogue CafÃ© is the Pastis of Moscow, a great place for people watching just steps from the Bolshoi Theater and not far from Red Square. Kuznetsky most ulitsa 7/9 , tel. 495-623-1701

Stop by Arbat Street 3/9 for lunch and a mid-afternoon Bellini, the taste is as good as the price (cheap)! Another good lunch spot is Cafe Shop and Bar, a favorite spot amongst the youth of Moscow and visit the funny t-shirt store above.

“Bon” located on the waterfront is another restaurant designed by Philippe Starck, serving an interesting combination of European, Russian and Asian Cuisine.

TO DO: Lenin’s Mausoleum, better known as Lenin’s Tomb, and located in Red Square it is the mausoleum that is the resting place of Vladimir Lenin. After visiting Lenin’s Mausoleum take a tour of the neighboring Kremlin.

Visit the “Seven Sisters” the English name given to a group of Moscow skyscrapers built by Stalin between 1947 and 1953 to compete with American buildings.

Make sure to take a ride on the subway, which has the most beautiful stations in stain glass, marble, stucco and ceramics….a Moscow must!

SHOP: Gum, a beautiful shopping arcade right off the Red Square, with a plethora of international shops. And of course, visit the DVF shops

TO MOSCOW!

admin — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:45:31 +0000

Francesco Scavullo cover of Newsweek

Moscow, here we come! As reported in WWD yesterday, DVF is heading to Moscow for Diane von Furstenberg: Journey of a Dress, a retrospective on the fashions and life of Diane. Curated by Andre Leon Talley, the exhibition will debut on October 30th, at the Manezh Central Exhibition hall in Moscow and will run through November 22nd, 2009.

It will feature paintings and photographs from Diane’s personal archive, including works by Andy Warhol, Francesco Clemente, Anh Duong, Helmut Newton, Mario Testino, and Francesco Scavullo. There will also be original family photos and letters, and did we mention the fashions? Over 40 looks from throughout her career will be on display, from the wrap dresses of 1973 to present day collections.

Stay tuned for inside photos of us setting up the exhibit and the big opening night soiree in Moscow. Not to mention for news about where Journey of a Dress will be journeying next…

STEADY RAIN

DVF — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 21:45:04 +0000

Ellen Barkin and Daniel Craig

Do you like serious theatre? Would you like to see 2 major actors, super stars doing an outstanding performance? Then go to the Schoenfield Theatre on Broadway to watch Daniel Craig and Hugh Jackman in Steady Rain!! The play about two policemen in Chicago is riveting and poignant!! A fantastic achievement!!

PEOPLE PERSON!

admin — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:00:03 +0000

People is celebrating it’s 35th birthday with a super special issue! And make sure you check out the feature on American fashion featuring Diane and Jason Wu. The interview discusses fashion both past and present along with their most memorable moments as designers (possibly having Michelle Obama wear their collections!).

See the other stories that made the issue…

PROJECT DEUX

admin — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 14:18:56 +0000

Following our recent collaboration with Francois-Marie Banier, DVF chose to go in a different direction for the Fall 2009 advertising campaign. The new images have been popping up in September issues and you may have noticed that they do not feature a model, but a beautiful, young women at the beginning of her life. The entire campaign was also captured through the lens of a woman whose goal in life is to inspire women… Diane herself! The resulting photos and behind-the-scenes video can be viewed at the new DVF Projects.

See the images…

Shop the looks…

FASHION’S NIGHT ON!

admin — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 13:19:54 +0000

So we’re gearing up to celebrate Fashion’s Night Out at DVF. You’ve seen the PSA, can’t wait to get the t-shirt, but have you mapped out your evening? DVF is part of the MPD’s neighborhood-wide celebration and has planned an evening of sit-ups, styling, and song. Diane will also be on hand to celebrate!

7 to 8pm: Fall for Fitness
Want to know how to tone your tush for Fall’s skinny pants or tighten your arms while sitting at your desk? Join Tracy Anderson for a fitness Q&A as well as exercise demonstration. Her famous DVDs will also be on sale so you can take her home with you!

8 to 9pm: Celeb Styling Session
Molly Sims and other guest celebrities serve as stylists for all your fall Fashion questions. They’ll help you pick out the looks you love and show you how to make this season’s trends work for you.

9 to 10pm: Diane Birch Performance
Described as Zooey Deschanel meets Joni Mitchell, with the tiniest dash of Norah Jones by The New York Times, Diane Birch will be performing songs from her debut album Bible Belt live at the DVF shop.

And if that’s not enough, with any DVF purchase that evening, you will be entered to win a raffle of epic proportions! But we don’t want to ruin the surprise… and stay tuned for FNO events at DVF stores in London, Paris, Moscow, Athens and Spain.