Fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg has shared an unfiltered photo of herself in a one-piece bodysuit and facial beauty mask on her personal social media blog ahead of New York Fashion Week at age 79.
Posting the image as part of her personal journal, von Furstenberg declared her age as 79 without any filter while making preparations for the New York show, stating that she had got it and owned it.
The post comes after her summer holiday across the Greek islands, where she hosted a collection of Hollywood celebrities and prominent business figures aboard her yacht before returning to prepare for fashion week.
Embracing natural aging in fashion
The picture represents her broader approach to life, with von Furstenberg having previously stated that it is wonderful to grow old. The source noted that her outlook followed adventurous years in her past that taught her to love and care for herself unconditionally, accepting both her virtues and her imperfections.
In an earlier interview, von Furstenberg emphasized that she did not understand why people do not like getting older, adding that she had always enjoyed looking a little bit crumpled.
Background on the designer and fashion week
Von Furstenberg is a Belgian-born fashion designer best known for introducing her signature jersey wrap dress in the 1970s and establishing the global DVF brand. She previously served as president of the Council of Fashion Designers of America, cementing her status as a prominent leader in the global garment industry.
New York Fashion Week is a major semi-annual trade event held in New York City every February and September, bringing together top designers, buyers, and international media. The source described von Furstenberg as the most influential female fashion designer since Coco Chanel, referring to her as a popular lady of fashion who continues to champion authentic aging.
