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DVF - Wise Woman
Monday, July 29, 2013 at 10:12AM
Diane von Furstenberg gave us the wrap dress 40 years ago, and it is making a comeback. Her career was not a straight trajectory, but she has prevailed as a major force in the game.
In a NYT interview with Andrew Goldman (6/30/13), she reveals a wealth of wisdom about what matters. Her mother gave birth to her soon after surviving Auschwitz, and Diane's career was inspired by her mom's insights.
Diane cautions us not to wait for a tragedy to show our strength, which she believes women have in abundance. So for all of us who wore the wrap dress in the '70s, or are now buying one for the first time, follow Diane's advice -- let adversity fuel the changes we need to make!
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