Diane von Furstenberg receives Couture Council Award at FIT luncheon
Diane von Furstenberg accepted the 2026 Couture Council Award at a luncheon held Thursday at FIT/The Museum.
Designer accepts industry honor
Vanessa Friedman presented the award to the designer during the event. von Furstenberg referenced her documentary Woman in Charge while accepting the recognition. The audience included more than fifty attendees wearing wrap dresses.
Guests wore signature styles
Attendees displayed prints and patterns that echoed the brand history. Custom table runners used archival fabric from FIT Menswear students honored the ikat print introduced in 1983. Several guests pointed out specific designs worn by people nearby.
Event celebrates fashion legacy
The gathering marked more than fifty years since the creation of the wrap dress. Martha Stewart and Narciso Rodriguez were among the notable figures present at the hall.
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