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" I never like to think that I design for a particular person. I design for the woman I wanted to be, the woman I used to be, and - to some degree - the woman I'm still a little piece of. "

Diane von Furstenberg

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" In fashion, my inspiration comes from pop culture - the 1960s and the following years. Whereas in interior design, my influences are much broader. "

" Many of my clients have become close friends, and that informs the clothing I design for them. Julianna Margulies was introduced to me by her publicist many years ago, and we've been good friends ever since. "

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