Diane von Furstenberg’s autumn/winter 16 presentation transports you to the glitzy nightlife of Studio 54 with beautiful women dancing to Seventies disco in glittering glam gowns. We look at five fun facts from DVF’s fashionable showcase.
By Aishwarya Tyagi
Lily Aldridge, Irina Shayk, Gigi Hadid, Kendall Jenner, Karlie Kloss, Jourdan Dunn, Elsa Hosk and Alanna Arrington pose in the Diane Von Furstenberg Fall 2016 show during New York Fashion Week
The Business
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The latest to jump on the ‘runway to retail’ business model, DVF’s autumn capsule collection is available to buy straight after the presentation with adjusted prices at the last minute to make them more “accessible”.
The Models
Being a stylish It-girl of the Seventies and a regular face in Andy Warhol’s star studded Studio 54, Von Furstenberg’s latest collection is immersed in her experience. Supermodels Gigi Hadid, Karlie Kloss, Lily Aldridge, Kendall Jenner, Jourdan Dunn and Elsa Hosk lounged and danced at the presentation reviving the modern day version of the disco-era.
The Beauty
The hair and makeup on models represented the DVF woman’s essence- bold, strong and unapologetically sexy. A smouldering eye shadow teamed with perfectly arched brows and bright red nails, with hair left in their natural texture with subtle waves, is textbook Diane.
Irina Shayk prepares backstage in the Diane Von Furstenberg Fall 2016 show during New York Fashion Week
The Trends
The disco spirit was alive and kicking at the presentation, which featured maxi knits, pussy-bow blouses, fur stoles and a lot of sequins. Her signature wrap dress made a comeback in longer silhouette and retro updates.
The Art
Model Elsa Hosk poses wearing Diane Von Furstenberg Fall 2016 show during New York Fashion Week
Diane von Furstenberg and her old friend, surrealist artist Salvadore Dalí, partied together back in the Seventies. Diane is famously a keen collector of his art and has been long influenced by his work, integrating it in her campaigns and collections. At her autumn/winter presentation, models posed on a couch similar to the one Dalí designed after Mae West’s lips, paying homage to the artist and her Studio 54 dance partner.
