Michelle von Fürstenberg
Belgian-born American fashion designer (born 1946)
1946 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Belgian-born American fashion designer (born 1946)
Born
December 31, 1946
Age
~80 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
businessperson, socialite, fashion designer
BelgiumBorn in Brussels metropolitan area
1946
Born in Brussels metropolitan area (1946-12-31)
2005
AwardCFDA Lifetime Achievement Award
2006
Positionpresident
2018
Awardhonorary citizen of Brussels
2020
AwardKnight of the Legion of Honour
Present
Age ~80
About
Diane von Fürstenberg is a Belgian fashion designer best known for her wrap dress. She initially rose to prominence in 1969 when she married into the German princely House of Fürstenberg, as the wife of Prince Egon von Fürstenberg. Following their separation in 1972 and divorce in 1983, she has continued to use his family name.
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Who is Michelle von Fürstenberg?+
Diane von Fürstenberg is a Belgian fashion designer best known for her wrap dress. She initially rose to prominence in 1969 when she married into the German princely House of Fürstenberg, as the wife of Prince Egon von Fürstenberg. Following their separation in 1972 and divorce in 1983, she has cont
What does the name Michelle mean?+
The name Michelle means "A female given name from Hebrew, popular from the 1960s to the 1990s.. Etymology: Michelle, feminine form of Michael, tr=mikhaél. Michaela.". It is of English origin.
When was Michelle von Fürstenberg born?+
Michelle von Fürstenberg was born on December 31, 1946.
Name Meaning
A female given name from Hebrew, popular from the 1960s to the 1990s.. Etymology: Michelle, feminine form of Michael, tr=mikhaél. Michaela.
The name Michelle is of English origin, meaning "A female given name from Hebrew, popular from the 1960s to the 1990s.. Etymology: Michelle, feminine form of Michael, tr=mikhaél. Michaela.". It is traditionally a female name.
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Names related to Michelle
Michelle — December 31, 1946
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Dog
Loyal, honest, kind
Fire · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
9 Akbal
Night — darkness, mystery, dreams
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Tanzanite — Transformation, new beginnings
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Stood in front of your work for twenty minutes. Lost track of time.
— a museum visitor
Respect.
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We share a planet and a moment in time. That's enough.
— someone far away
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