Bold prints, fine fabrics and sleek silhouettes as Diane von Furstenberg makes her mark at New York fashion week
3:25 PM on 12th September 2011
Prints charming: Bold, nature-inspired prints featured florals and leaves as motifs, while elsewhere other prints had an Oriental influence
Fresh: Left, nature-inspired prints on ethereal chiffon; centre and right, the iconic wrap dress shape was given an update as breezy shirtwaister or cinched cobalt tunic
Accomplished: As has become expected from the New York-based designer, prints were standout
Feminine twist: Silhouettes are always flattering, while far right, even masculine tailoring is softened by the palette of macaron hues
Well-received: The audience were rapturous in their praise for the veteran designer”s collection
Appreciativecrowd: Diane von Furstenberg and creative director Yvan Mispelaere taketo the runway after the show to thunderous applause and the waving of U.S. flags
Fans in high places: From left, uber-stylist Rachel Zoe, U.S. Vogue editor Anna Wintour, and heiress Nicky Hilton attend the Diane von Furstenberg show