Diane von Fürstenberg

Belgian-born American fashion designer (born 1946)
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Diane von Fürstenberg

Summary

Diane von Fürstenberg is a human[1]. Her place of birth was Brussels metropolitan area[2]. She was born on December 31, 1946[3]. She worked as a fashion designer[4], socialite[5], and businessperson[6]. She has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Brussels metropolitan area[2], Diane von Fürstenberg…
  • Diane von Fürstenberg was born on December 31, 1946[3].
  • Diane von Fürstenberg's father was Leon Halfin[8].
  • Diane von Fürstenberg's mother was Liliane Nahmias[9].
  • Among Diane von Fürstenberg's spouses was Barry Diller[10].
  • A child of Diane von Fürstenberg was Prince Alexander von Fürstenberg[11].
  • A child of Diane von Fürstenberg was Tatiana von Fürstenberg[12].
  • Diane von Fürstenberg held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Diane von Fürstenberg held citizenship in Belgium[14].
  • Diane von Fürstenberg's professions included fashion designer[4].
  • Diane von Fürstenberg worked as a socialite[5].
  • Diane von Fürstenberg's professions included businessperson[6].
  • Diane von Fürstenberg held the position of president[15].
  • Diane von Fürstenberg's education included a stint at University of Geneva[16].
  • Diane von Fürstenberg received the CFDA Lifetime Achievement Award[17].
  • Diane von Fürstenberg received the honorary citizen of Brussels[18].
  • Diane von Fürstenberg received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[19].
  • Diane von Fürstenberg was a member of Vital Voices[20].
  • Diane von Fürstenberg's religion is recorded as Judaism[21].
  • Diane von Fürstenberg was influenced by Liliane Nahmias[22].
  • Diane von Fürstenberg is recorded as female[23].
  • Diane von Fürstenberg's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Diane von Fürstenberg's Commons category is recorded as Diane von Fürstenberg[25].
  • Diane von Fürstenberg's residence is recorded as Geneva[26].
  • Diane von Fürstenberg's residence is recorded as Paris[27].

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Origins and Family

Diane von Fürstenberg was born in Brussels metropolitan area[2]. She was born on December 31, 1946[3]. Her father was Leon Halfin[8]. Her mother was Liliane Nahmias[9].

Education

Diane von Fürstenberg was educated at University of Geneva[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include fashion designer[4], socialite[5], and businessperson[6]. Diane von Fürstenberg held the position of president[15].

Recognition

Awards received include CFDA Lifetime Achievement Award[17]; honorary citizen of Brussels[18]; and Knight of the Legion of Honour[19], a grade of an order[28], in France[29].

Personal Life

Among Diane von Fürstenberg's spouses was Barry Diller[10]. Children include Prince Alexander von Fürstenberg[11], a socialite[30], b. 1970[31], of United States[32] and Tatiana von Fürstenberg[12], a singer[33], b. 1971[34], of United States[35]. Her religion is recorded as Judaism[21].

Why It Matters

Diane von Fürstenberg has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] She is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

She is credited with the discovery of wrap dress[37].

FAQs

Where was Diane von Fürstenberg born?

Born in Brussels metropolitan area[2], Diane von Fürstenberg…

Who were Diane von Fürstenberg's parents?

Diane von Fürstenberg's father was Leon Halfin[8]. Diane von Fürstenberg's mother was Liliane Nahmias[9].

Who was Diane von Fürstenberg married to?

Diane von Fürstenberg's spouses include Barry Diller[10].

What did Diane von Fürstenberg do for work?

Diane von Fürstenberg worked as fashion designer[4], socialite[5], and businessperson[6].

Where did Diane von Fürstenberg go to school?

Diane von Fürstenberg was educated at University of Geneva[16].

What awards did Diane von Fürstenberg receive?

Honors received include CFDA Lifetime Achievement Award[17], honorary citizen of Brussels[18], and Knight of the Legion of Honour[19].

What did Diane von Fürstenberg discover?

Diane von Fürstenberg is credited as discoverer of wrap dress[37].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [23] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [4] . The Fashion Model Directory (FMD). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] . geoffreybeenefoundation.com. Retrieved . geoffreybeenefoundation.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [18] . datastore.brussels. Retrieved . datastore.brussels. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [19] . lemonde.fr. Retrieved . lemonde.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [20] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [22] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [37] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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