“I didn’t know what I wanted to do, but I always knew the woman I wanted to be.” - Diane von Furstenberg
The year of the wrap dress...1974.
The year that Diane von Furstenberg created a simple dress, and in less than 2 years would hit over a million dresses sold.
Over the past 40 years, there have been solids, prints, copycats and pantsuits, to name a few. And, the iconic wrap dress continues to remain popular and relevant among women of all ages. Last weekend, I visited the exhibit, "Journey of a Dress," which celebrated 40 years of the famous DVF wrap dress.
Visually, the exhibit was intoxicating. Bright colors, signature prints and literally hundreds of dresses on display. The dresses seemed ageless, and as you moved from year to year, you could barely distinguish a 1974 dress from a dress four decades later.
Even more impressive is the story behind Diane von Furstenberg. She started her business in her twenties, with a $30,000 loan and a vision. In several articles, she retells the story of growing up, and her mother pushing her to tackle her fears.
Although I have never met the legendary DVF, I became even more enthralled after the museum visit. The good news is you too, can own a DVF dress or live vicariously through the exhibit, open through May 1st. Until then, enjoy the pictures from a well curated exhibit.
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