The excellent adventure of Diane von Furstenberg in Saint-Louis
MEE ME AT ST. LOUIS: Diane von Furstenberg took St. Louis by storm, meeting hundreds of people, hosting a trunk display, advising local fashion designers, participating in a Q&A and mingling with St. Louis patrons Fashion Fund at a cocktail party sponsored by Caleres. It was quite a day at work on Wednesday for the designer.
After landing Wednesday morning at St. Louis Lambert International Airport, she headed to the Salon du Coffer, which was held at the Museum of Contemporary Art. Hundreds of people attended, many of them seeking styling advice and selfies with the designer. Von Furstenberg helped raise $86,000 in vault sales for his collection and another $50,000 had been generated the day before, according to Joan Berkman, who was part of the preparatory team for von Furstenberg's visit. Online orders are still being taken.
Related GalleriesThe designer then met with local designers and a handful of fashion students from the University of Washington. Then it was off to the university's Graham Chapel for the aforementioned chat for 800 fans. Another 1,000 were on the waiting list for the free trunk show. The "Conversation with Diane von Furstenberg" was presented by the Saint Louis Fashion Fund in partnership with the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts.
St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones presented the designer with a proclamation declaring October 12 "Diane von Furstenberg Day" in St. Louis.
Susan Sherman, chair of the board of the St. Louis Fashion Fund, surprised von Furstenberg with the Saint Louis Fashion Fund Award. The honor had previously been bestowed on Iris Apfel, the late André Leon Talley, Dapper Dan and two St. Louis natives – Karlie Kloss and Derek Blasberg. Before returning to New York, von Furstenberg visited the Gateway Arch, the St. Louis Art Museum and the Pulitzer Arts Foundation.
Initially, as she was talking about her personal life and career, the parting words of the creator during the question-and-answer session were those who others can imitate. Berkman, STLFF public relations director, recalled: "Diane said, 'Every day I try to get in touch with someone, who I haven't been in contact with, to do something kind to them. It would be nice if everyone thought about doing it, because it would make you happier if you did something for someone else. '" Those who missed the conference or were on the waiting list can see it on the STLFF website.
MEE ME AT ST. LOUIS: Diane von Furstenberg took St. Louis by storm, meeting hundreds of people, hosting a trunk display, advising local fashion designers, participating in a Q&A and mingling with St. Louis patrons Fashion Fund at a cocktail party sponsored by Caleres. It was quite a day at work on Wednesday for the designer.
After landing Wednesday morning at St. Louis Lambert International Airport, she headed to the Salon du Coffer, which was held at the Museum of Contemporary Art. Hundreds of people attended, many of them seeking styling advice and selfies with the designer. Von Furstenberg helped raise $86,000 in vault sales for his collection and another $50,000 had been generated the day before, according to Joan Berkman, who was part of the preparatory team for von Furstenberg's visit. Online orders are still being taken.
Related GalleriesThe designer then met with local designers and a handful of fashion students from the University of Washington. Then it was off to the university's Graham Chapel for the aforementioned chat for 800 fans. Another 1,000 were on the waiting list for the free trunk show. The "Conversation with Diane von Furstenberg" was presented by the Saint Louis Fashion Fund in partnership with the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts.
St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones presented the designer with a proclamation declaring October 12 "Diane von Furstenberg Day" in St. Louis.
Susan Sherman, chair of the board of the St. Louis Fashion Fund, surprised von Furstenberg with the Saint Louis Fashion Fund Award. The honor had previously been bestowed on Iris Apfel, the late André Leon Talley, Dapper Dan and two St. Louis natives – Karlie Kloss and Derek Blasberg. Before returning to New York, von Furstenberg visited the Gateway Arch, the St. Louis Art Museum and the Pulitzer Arts Foundation.
Initially, as she was talking about her personal life and career, the parting words of the creator during the question-and-answer session were those who others can imitate. Berkman, STLFF public relations director, recalled: "Diane said, 'Every day I try to get in touch with someone, who I haven't been in contact with, to do something kind to them. It would be nice if everyone thought about doing it, because it would make you happier if you did something for someone else. '" Those who missed the conference or were on the waiting list can see it on the STLFF website.
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