- Credited with popularizing the "wrap-around" skirt in the 1970s, which became a worldwide fashion sensation, and frequently worn by Suzanne Pleshette on The Bob Newhart Show (1972). In 1976, she penned the best-seller, "Diane Von Furstenberg's Book of Beauty: How to Become a More Attractive, Confident, and Sensual Woman.".
- Maintains long-time homes in New York City and Litchfield County, Connecticut. von Furstenberg's beloved "Cloud Walk Farm" in New Milford, Connecticut was purchased in the 1970s from the estate of famed pianist Vladimir Horowitz. One of her Connecticut neighbors is Peter Gallagher. (February 2007)
- Multi-millionaress, world-famous fashion designer and businesswoman.
- Studied economics at the University of Geneva in Switzerland.
- Became a U.S. citizen in 2002.
- Children: Alexandre Egon Prinz zu Fürstenberg, born 25 January 1970, and Tatiana von Fürstenberg, born 16 February 1971.
- Former sister-in-law of Ira von Fürstenberg.
- Mother-in-law of Russell Steinberg.
- Married her first husband, 'Egon von Furstenberg', in Montfort-l'Amaury.
- Daughter of Leon Halfin and wife Liliane Nahmias, a survivor of the Holocaust.
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