Diane von Furstenberg to announce shock retirement?

Sad news for von Furstenberg fans. Speculation had been rife that creator of the wrap dress is about to announce her retirement from all public activities, at age 79, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 04/05/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Being a fashion designer isn't fun anymore

“As we get older, there are phases of life that we enter into, and being a fashion designer just isn't fun anymore,” she might have said, says a source who remained anonymous. Other reports hinted that she may branch out into other creative fields she is better at (and more interested in), though they didn't provide any details.

#ThankYouDiane

For a little while on Sunday evening, #ThankYouDiane was a trending hashtag on Twitter. As many fans reminisce and look back on all the unforgettable memories, some may wonder what about now made her make the decision.

“Diane von Furstenberg was unlike any other fashion designer we’ve ever seen! #ThankYouDiane”
— @universalObserver, 3 May 2026

“I thought Diane von Furstenberg retired about 5 years ago?!?”
— @millythom, 3 May 2026

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