A biography for Diane von Furstenberghasn’t been written yet.
“I was terrified the first time that I had a big problem in my business. I was obviously terrified when they diagnosed me with cancer in 1994. I was terrified when my son used to drive too fast. But I do believe in the fact that fear is not an option, so I always try to face it and not be afraid.”
“The older I get, the more impressed I am with women. I have yet to meet a woman who is not strong. They don't exist.”
“Attitude is everything.”
“All I can tell you is that I've never met a woman who is not strong, but sometimes they don't let it out. Then there's a tragedy, and then all of a sudden that strength comes. My message is let the strength come out before the tragedy.”
“I had good legs, and I loved showing them off.”
“The important thing is to take your time and not get stressed.”
“Go to a place where you're not going to be stressed, because a honeymoon itself can be a stressful thing.”
“The Chinese consumer is everybody. It's very simple.”
“Harbour Island in the Bahamas is beautiful, with turquoise water and pink sand.”
“My clothes are great for a honeymoon: They're light and sexy, colorful and pretty, and not expensive.”
“I travel light. I think the most important thing is to be in a good mood and enjoy life, wherever you are.”
“I've always been inspired by women, and my mission was to inspire women. I always wanted to become a certain kind of woman, and I became that woman through fashion. It was a dialogue. I would see that the wrap dress made those women confident, and made them act with confidence.”
“I don't think we should always look at the Chinese like they're taking jobs. They are also bring us more and more jobs. Because, they are the biggest growing consumer. I think what is going on in China is exciting.”
“I always was fascinated with China, because I was born in Europe, and for us, China had this fascination and mystery. The first time I came here was in 1989. They were on bicycles, and the speed of the growth has been incredible.”
“We need to encourage designers and agencies to be responsible. We need to make sure everyone is sensitive to the issues. But to calculate the girls' body mass - I personally think it is demeaning.”
“If you like trekking, go to the Himalayas or Peru. I love those kinds of trips. But it all depends on your own life and what you like and what you expect.”
“I had arranged a birthday party for him and my children, who are all Aquarians. Instead, we got married. I ran out of excuses. It was just us and my children.”
“Just don't go to a place where everything is too expensive... it'll put your husband in a bad mood.”
“I am a traveler. I am a nomad. I rarely sleep in the same bed more than three or four nights. And I know hotel life better than anyone.”
“I am a fast dresser, 30 minutes max with hair and makeup. I don't have a uniform, but I like to be comfortable.”