Diane von Furstenberg, a name synonymous with elegance, reinvention, and resilience, finds herself once again in the spotlight with the Tribeca Festival premiering the documentary Diane von Furstenberg: Woman In Charge.
Directed with a keen eye for the intricacies of an extraordinary life by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy and Trish Dalton, the film offers an intimate portrait of a woman who transformed not just fashion, but the concept of feminine power and independence.
The film opens with Diane, now in her 70s, perched on the edge of a sink, both feet in, facing the mirror to apply makeup. This unconventional choice sets the tone for a documentary that does not shy away from Diane’s unrepentant embrace of her age.
Her attraction to wrinkles, as she candidly shares, is a testament to her acceptance of every phase of life, and being true to herself.
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