DIVINE DIANE VON FURSTENBERG FOR KRAVET

Innovator, iconoclast, design icon; Diane von Furstenberg is all of these and so much more. With her introduction of the wrap dress in 1974, DVF launched a design empire and changed the direction of fashion. Now add "interior design guru" to her vast list of accomplishments with the launch of her new fabric Collection for Kravet.

I recently had the privilege to meet DVF at a cocktail party held at the Kravet NYC Showroom which introduced her new line of bold, color infused fabric designs. 

Dynamic and vivacious, Diane told the audience that she always wanted to create a fabric Collection--what a natural progression for this textile driven designer!

Design board for the new collection-her love of large scale graphics are clearly evident in this line infused with vibrant colors

 Cumulus features a happy combo of her signature "beet" and orange.

The designer's fondness for bold animal prints come to life in Funk Zebra

Named for the infamous 1980's dance club, "China Club" is a fearless update on a black and white a geometric print.

What's next for DVF? A reality show on E! slated for November. If its anything like the rest of her projects, its destined to be a success!

READY FOR MY CLOSE UP

Designing a room for a Showhouse is the ultimate adventure for an interior designer. You are the client and the space is yours to design and build--its a designer's chance to channel her dreams and inspiration and create a space for the perfect client, you! I've always wanted my own sitting room, a sophisticated, girly room where I can write, relax and dress without the inevitable audience of kids and dogs. I chose to design a sitting room at the Designer Showhouse of NY using my favorite soft blue hue and furnishing it with a mix of antiques and modern luxuries. 

The carpet, a gorgeous silk and wool combo from The Rug Company is the ultimate indulgence--its Kelly Wearstler's "Flaunt," an eclectic mix of bold blue streaks on a creamy background.  

I staged the space with my killer Ralph Lauren platforms-perfect night on the town dancing heels!

Every room needs a touch of whimsy. This brass whippet from Flessas Design is so chic and won't leave footprints on the rug!

The desk is all out glam-Delphine from Jonathan Adler outfitted with an antique painted Empire chair from Lee Calicchio Ltd. The curtains are blue silk trimmed in a gorgeous tape, both from Highland Court.

To me, the ultimate in girly glamour is a big, beautiful ottoman. I custom designed this tufted poof in blue velvet from Robert Allen and made it 42", big enough to lounge and catch up on reading!

The gilded Chinese Chippendale etagere fits the side wall perfectly and houses favorite books and mementos.

Luxe fur pillows add texture and drama to a wall of Intaglio prints. Plain Jane  doors were panelled and modern door pulls installed to complete the room.

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