Fashion masterpiece Diane von Furstenberg gave an exclusive interview to CNBC reporter Tania Bryer at her home in Venice, Italy. In this CNBC conversation, she discusses the 15th anniversary of the DVF Awards and the enduring success of her signature wrap dress, which celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2024. Members of the Graça Machel Trust include Oprah Winfrey and founder Graça Machel.
The entrepreneur was not only a designer but also founded his own brand in the early 1970s, when the fashion industry was largely dominated by men. Today, the wrap skirt is a multi-million dollar company operating in more than 70 countries and remains one of its best-selling products