Happy birthday! Diane von Furstenberg turns 79 today

Diane von Furstenberg is celebrating her 79th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed fashion designers of her generation.

Popular fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 79th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

von Furstenberg, a cultural icon

Born Diane Michelle Halfin in Ixelles on December 31, 1946, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. von Furstenberg's not just a great fashion designer, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Diane hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Diane von Furstenberg as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 79.

Happy Birthday, Diane, you're the best!

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