The woman I wanted to become
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The woman I wanted to become
19.99 €
"The Woman I Wanted to Be" is a book of memoirs by American designer Diane von Furstenberg, written by her at the age of 67. In it, one of the most influential women in the world of fashion told about her formation and understanding of herself as a woman, as well as the path, events and people who helped her in this.
Diane von Furstenberg shares the story of her strong mother, who survived the horrors of concentration camps and taught her freedom and independence as a girl, thanks to which she herself was once able to survive. She recalls her marriage to an Austrian prince, where, despite the love and privilege, she realized that she wanted to be "one of those self-sufficient women who doesn't rely on another person to pay the bills". Reveals the details behind the creation of the global brand DVF and the iconic smocked dress, discussing why it has become a symbol of independence for herself and a generation of women. Talks about oncology, which helped her to rediscover herself and realize that the closest person to each of us is ourselves, those who truly feel when we are scared and lonely. Explaining why she has dedicated herself to fighting for the rights and opportunities of other women, addressing female readers: "I want each of you to know that you can be the woman you want to be."
Diane von Furstenberg shares the story of her strong mother, who survived the horrors of concentration camps and taught her freedom and independence as a girl, thanks to which she herself was once able to survive. She recalls her marriage to an Austrian prince, where, despite the love and privilege, she realized that she wanted to be "one of those self-sufficient women who doesn't rely on another person to pay the bills". Reveals the details behind the creation of the global brand DVF and the iconic smocked dress, discussing why it has become a symbol of independence for herself and a generation of women. Talks about oncology, which helped her to rediscover herself and realize that the closest person to each of us is ourselves, those who truly feel when we are scared and lonely. Explaining why she has dedicated herself to fighting for the rights and opportunities of other women, addressing female readers: "I want each of you to know that you can be the woman you want to be."
See also:
- All books by the publisher
- All books by the author
- All books in the series Fashion. TRUESTORY