Olsen fan Diane von Furstenberg
Posted: February 10, 2010 at 10:43 am
Diane von Furstenberg is a huge fan of Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen’s fashion lines.
The designer – who is regarded as the fashion world’s ‘Fairy Godmother’ – opened the doors for the twin siblings to start creating clothes and even though many of the industry’s big names objected, Diane has since been proven right.
Diane – who is president of the Council of Fashion Designers of America – said: “When I became president I wanted to create a support group for designers – young or old.
“Mary-Kate and Ashley take their fashion very seriously. I was very surprised when I saw their line. It’s very impressive.”
The actresses ranges, The Row and Elizabeth + James, have become huge hits and many celebrities can be seen in the more upmarket The Row.
Diane wants to give help to up-and-coming because she wants them to learn from her mistakes.
She told Britain’s Grazia magazine: “I had a big success very young. But I wasn’t prepared for it. I made mistakes.”
In the 80s, Diane was a victim of the recession but successfully staged her comeback in the 90s