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Diane von Furstenberg bans fur

New York-based luxury designer Diane von Furstenberg has become the latest designer to announce a ban on fur in her collections, following an appeal from animal rights organisations, Peta US and The Humane Society of the United States. The decision to follow the likes of Burberry, Michael Kors, Gucci and Versace, was announced by the brand’s...

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Retail

Diane von Furstenberg unveils virtual shopping experience

Luxury fashion brand Diane von Furstenberg has teamed up with retail tech giant Salesforce to developed and launch ‘DVF 360’, an immersive and engaging 3D shopping experience that allows consumers to take a virtual tour of the brand’s headquarters and products. Powered by Salesforce Commerce Cloud, ‘DVF 360’ lets shoppers take an immersive...

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Management

Jonathan Saunders steps down from CCO role at DVF

London - Jonathan Saunders has stepped down from his role as Chief Creative Officer at DVF with immediate effect. His exit comes days after Diane von Furstenberg confirmed she was seeking out an internal investor to take a stake in the fashion company. Saunders first joined the fashion company in May 2016, after closing his eponymous label at...

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Diane von Furstenberg seeks new investor for DVF

London - Diane von Furstenberg is currently seeking out a new investor to take a stake in her brand DVF in order to help fund a new expansion scheme. The designer confirmed previous rumors concerning the potential sale of a stake in her company, stressing it was time to seek out a new management team. “I’m not selling the business, but the time...

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Video

Video: Diane Von Furstenberg documentary

Documentary of Diane Von Furstenberg. Source: DatWAy, YouTube

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Fashion

DVF to present collection via virtual reality

Fashion label Diane von Furstenberg has announced a technology partnership with wholesale marketplace Ordre to present its spring/summer 2018 collection to global buyers using virtual reality. Using Ordre’s platform, DVF is allowing global retailers to experience its New York Fashion Week presentation using Ordre virtual reality headsets. They...

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Diane von Furstenberg unveils rebrand

London - American fashion brand Diane von Furstenberg has a new logo, monogram, and brand colours as part of its rebrand under new chief creative officer Jonathan Saunders. Released to coincide with the first drop of spring/summer 2017 and ahead of the autumn/winter 2017 presentations, Diane von Furstenberg has had a facelift, which features a...

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Diane von Furstenberg first CEO leaves after 18 months

Paolo Riva, the first Chief Executive Officer ever to be appointed by Diane von Furstenberg has resigned from the company after 18 months. The fashion company confirmed Riva departure, effective immediately, on Thursday evening. The former CEO left his role at DVF in order to pursue other opportunities, according to a statement released by the...

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DVF names Jonathan Saunders chief creative officer

Scottish designer Jonathan Saunders has been named the new chief creative officer of Diane von Furstenberg, effective immediately. Saunders, who closed his eponymous label at the end of 2015, will be responsible for the overall creative direction of the brand in the newly created position, tasked with evolving the identity of DVF. He will report...

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DVF names Jonathan Saunders chief creative officer

Scottish designer Jonathan Saunders has been named the new chief creative officer of Diane von Furstenberg, effective immediately. Saunders, who closed his eponymous label at the end of 2015, will be responsible for the overall creative direction of the brand in the newly created position, tasked with evolving the identity of DVF. He will report...

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DVF expanding in the Middle East

New York - Diane von Furstenburg is working on expanding her presence in the Middle East. Four new stores are set to open in Dubai as the result of a partnership agreement with Dubai-based holding company Al Tayer Group. The new boutiques will be at key locations in the emirate, including City Centre Mirdif, Festival City, City Walk, and Mall of...

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Paolo Riva in as DVF's new CEO

Diane von Furstenburg has finally named her new CEO. The man who will be taking over the fashion house founded by one of the greatest living legends of the fashion design world will be Paolo Riva. It took von Furstenburg two years before she finally found someone suitable enough to take charge of her iconic fashion house. Riva's official title...

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