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The Tragedy and Triumph of Diane von Fürstenberg

Almost 50 years since the creation of the ‘Wrap Dress,’ von Fürstenberg reflects on the highs and lows of her life and eponymous brand.
Diane Von Furstenberg.
Almost 50 years since the creation of the ‘Wrap Dress,’ von Fürstenberg reflects on the highs and lows of her life and eponymous brand. (Courtesy)

Diane von Fürstenberg picks up on the first ring. We are speaking by phone, not on Zoom, so I start by asking her where she is at the moment. “Oh, it’s

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