Most Popular Books by Diane Von Furstenberg

She lived the American Dream before she was thirty, building a multi-million-dollar empire around the ''70s fashion sensation wrap dress, while raising two children and living a jet-set life in the fast lane. Now, Diane Von Furstenberg talks about her life and her business. of photos.

One of the most influential, admired, and colorful women of our time: fashion designer and philanthropist Diane von Furstenberg tells the most personal stories from her life, about family, love, beauty and business: “It’s so good, you’ll want to take notes” (People). Diane von Furstenberg started with a suitcase full of jersey dresses and an idea of who she wanted to be—in her words, “the kind of woman who is independent and who doesn’t rely on a man to pay her bills.” She has since become that woman, establishing herself as a major force in the fashion industry, all the while raising a family, maintaining that “my children are my greatest creation.” In The Woman I Wanted to Be, “an intriguing page-turner filled with revelations” (More), von Furstenberg reflects on her extraordinary life—from her childhood in Brussels to her days as a young, jet-set princess, to creating the dress that came to symbolize independence and power for generations of women. With remarkable honesty and wisdom, von Furstenberg mines the rich territory of what it means to be a woman. She opens up about her family and career, overcoming cancer, building a global brand, and devoting herself to empowering other women. This “inspiring, compelling, deliciously detailed celebrity autobiography…is as much of a smashing success as the determined, savvy, well-intentioned woman who wrote it” (Chicago Tribune).

''Own It is a must-have survival guide that you can come back to time and again for immediate inspiration from the heart and soul of the trailblazing business leader and creative genius that is DVF!'' - Whitney Wolfe Herd, CEO and Founder of Bumble ''Many books describe paths to success, but only Own Ithelps us to find our own. My friend Diane von Furstenberg gives us the biggest gift: faith in our uniqueness.'' - Gloria Steinem, writer, activist and feminist organizer The entrepreneur and philanthropist presents her A-Z guide and manifesto for personal growth and for turning problems into assets Internationally renowned fashion designer and philanthropist Diane von Furstenberg shares her accessible, empowering manifesto. In an easy-to-navigate A-Z format, Own Itis her blueprint for enjoying both personal and professional growth at any age. The secret of life is one thing: own it. Own our imperfections. Own our vulnerability; it becomes our strength. Whatever the challenge is, own it. Owning it is the first step to everything.

"Life is made up of many routine events; what makes each of us unique is the way we choose to celebrate them." Thus author and design authority Diane Von Furstenberg shares her fascination with the daily rituals common to us all that were her inspiration for The Bath. In this sumptuous coffee-table treasure, featuring 175 original color photographs of extraordinary baths and bathrooms around the world, Von Furstenberg explores the inextricable link between home design and personal well-being. The Bath''s five chapters offer an ideal mix of useful fact and escapist fantasy. They trace the history of the bath and its rich folklore, showcase and inspire innovative design ideas, and offer five natural recipes for do-it-yourself bath aromatherapy. Von Furstenberg starts with "The Source of the Bath" and "The Private Bath," and goes on to "Thermal and Public Baths," "Bathroom Suites," and "Bathing." Learn how ancient cultures embraced the primary needs of hygiene and pleasure: Egyptians bathed to purify themselves before daily prayers; Greeks believed in the fortifying powers of cold showers; and Romans saw the bath as supremely social. Private baths, once the province of kings, are now taken for granted. Von Furstenberg guides you through world-renowned thermal baths and spas, from Italy to Budapest, where mineral-rich waters and mud baths have legendary healing powers. Bathing is a sacred personal ritual, a private time when the senses are indulged. Marrying ancient ceremony and modern technology, the bath has become a unique sanctuary offering endless design possibilities. A companion to Von Furstenberg''s popular book Beds, The Bath takes us across time and around the world, toremind us that as our lives get ever more frenetic, the ultimate vacation for the senses is right down the hall.

« À Bruxelles, petite fille de parents exilés, je pensais que rien ne m’arriverait jamais. Je m’échappais dans les livres, m’imaginant une vie pleine d’aventures. Je ne savais pas ce que je voulais faire plus tard, mais je savais quel genre de femme je voulais être. Une femme indépendante, libre, entièrement responsable de moi-même et de mes actes, fidèle à la vérité : je devais devenir ma meilleure amie. » Prodige de la mode à vingt-cinq ans lorsque Newsweek lui consacre sa une, entrepreneuse pionnière et hors normes, Diane von Furstenberg n’a cessé de célébrer l’indépendance, l’amour et la liberté. Dans son autobiographie, avec franchise et tendresse, elle encourage toutes les femmes à devenir celles qu’elles veulent être.

Una delle donne più influenti, ammirate e creative dei nostri tempi: fashion designer, filantropa, moglie, madre e nonna, Diane von Furstenberg rivela come è diventata la donna che voleva essere. Una storia sorprendente che ripercorre l’infanzia a Bruxelles e i suoi giorni di bambina, le feste sfrenate allo Studio 54 di New York negli anni ’70 dove amava presentarsi da sola, con gli stivali da cowboy, il breve, appassionato e turbolento matrimonio col principe Egon von Furstenberg, fino allo straordinario successo come stilista con il suo wrap dress. Un abito semplice e geniale, facile da indossare, sexy ma non troppo vistoso, disegnato quarant’anni fa, che ha cambiato il modo di vestire delle donne e che sfida il tempo e l’evoluzione delle mode, visto che sono ancora in tante a portarlo, da Michelle Obama a Amy Adams nelle scene di American Hustle. Con estrema onestà e saggezza, Diane von Furstenberg indica il difficile percorso che bisogna intraprendere per diventare una donna, «una donna che sia indipendente e che non debba mai dipendere da un uomo per pagare le bollette». Lei ci è riuscita. Ha realizzato i suoi sogni, ha vissuto le sue fantasie, ha avuto quello che voleva. E non ha paura di raccontare la sua vita voltandosi indietro. Il ritratto coraggioso e affascinante di una persona determinata a ritagliarsi un’identità tutta sua e che, dopo aver raggiunto l’obiettivo, si dedica ad aiutare giovani donne affinché ognuna di loro sappia che può diventare la donna che vuole essere.

This look into stylish dining rooms provides recipes along with the photographs. Subjects include a Vietnamese lunch in a Manhattan duplex, and Moroccan mint tea served in a tent. Attention is paid to both the meal and decorative accessories

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More than 175 exquisite, original photographs grace this sumptuous volume about the most universal yet most private room in the world--as seen through the eyes of an internationally renowned designer. Beds reveals the bedrooms of exclusive homes across America, Europe, and the Far East, including many celebrity beds. Color throughout.