Take a Look Back at DVF's Style History

For more than 40 years, Diane von Furstenberg has designed beautiful, covetable dresses and ready-to-wear pieces for a strong, stylish, independent woman. Among her other chic milestones? Giving us a plethora of signature wrap-dress prints and being honored with the CFDA lifetime achievement award. That said, each season DVF delivers a runway collection that celebrates bold femininity via print, color, and ultrawearable silhouettes. There's a sense of playfulness, with a sophisticated finish, that evolves with the ebb and flow of trends. Scroll through for our runway retrospective — and take a look at what the designer and CFDA president's got in store for fashion weeks to come.

Fall 2014
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Fall 2014

DVF paired playful prints — from half-moons to ocean waves to gold stars — with sexy silhouettes.

Fall 2014
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Fall 2014

What earned Von Furstenberg a few extra points this time were her toppers, namely this black-and-white jacquard coat and a multicolor fur cocoon statement-maker.

Fall 2014
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Fall 2014

A surprise finale with an unofficial party uniform of gold wrap dress after sexy gold wrap dress stormed the stage to dance with the band St. Vincent.

Spring 2014
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Spring 2014

Pieces to attract the laidback tomboys had a moment, too, including loose, comfy-looking short sets.

Spring 2014
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Spring 2014

DVF must've already started thinking about her upcoming wrap dress anniversary. The style reappeared on the runway, albeit done in a slightly bolder silhouette.

Spring 2014
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There was a sexy beach vibe imbued throughout the entire collection, with dresses both long and short that could easily be imagined thrown over a bikini.

Fall 2013
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Fall 2013

All about texture with layers of fur, high shine, and a hint of leather.

Fall 2013
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Fall 2013

Diane gave us a new wrap dress to love — in suede.

Spring 2013
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Spring 2013

Tunics over trousers created a long, lean shape on the Spring '13 runway.

Spring 2013
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Spring 2013

We love the billowy exaggerated sleeves on this sequined number.

Spring 2013
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Spring 2013

Bold color featured in the 70's inspired collection.

Spring 2013
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Spring 2013

DVF sent a printed jumpsuit down the runway for Spring.

Fall 2012
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Fall 2012

DVF reworked the sheath dress in bold colorblocking.

Spring 2012
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Spring 2012

DVF presented structured blazers and preppy shorts for Spring.

Spring 2012
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Spring 2012

Beyond her signature prints and wrap dresses, the designer included shimmery sheaths, too.

Spring 2012
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Spring 2012

Sweet blue prints popped up on ladylike pieces on DVF's Spring '12 runway.

Fall 2011
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Fall 2011

Allover print accented with a fur vest on the Fall '11 runway.

Fall 2011
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Fall 2011

Playful tone-on-tone looks from the Fall 2011 collection.

Spring 2011
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Spring 2011

Rich color and tribal accents also made an appearance in DVF's Spring '11 looks.

Spring 2011
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Spring 2011

Sophisticated colorblocked looks marked DVF's Spring '11 collection.

Spring 2010
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Spring 2010

A metallic mini at the Spring '10 show.

Spring 2010
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Spring 2010

Breezy yellow prints for Spring 2010.

Fall 2009
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Fall 2009

Rich prints and knits, topped with fur hats for Fall '09.

Fall 2009
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Fall 2009

Metallics and fur at the Fall 2009 show.

Spring 2010
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Spring 2010

Spring 2010 brought sophisticated cuts in brilliant hues.

Spring 2009
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Spring 2009

A beautifully embellished top and silky pants brought an eclectic, worldly vibe to the Spring '09 collection.

Fall 2009
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Fall 2009

Fall 2009 was marked by the designer's love of print and the amazing fur hats.

Fall 2008
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Fall 2008

The Fall 2008 Collection was marked with structured, cinched waists and tailored separates, as well as luxurious details, like feather-adorned dresses.

Spring 2008
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Spring 2008

The 2008 Spring collection showcased bold colorblocked maxis.

Fall 2006
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Fall 2006

The designer's Fall 2006 collection showed ladylike details, like this bow-adorned dress.

Spring 2004
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Spring 2004

DVF's Spring 2004 collection showcased femininity, like Alek Wek in goddess-worthy gold.

Fall 2003
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Fall 2003

DVF showed gorgeous, floor-length floral for Fall '03.

Spring 2005
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Spring 2005

Alek Wek showed off a gorgeous, leg-revealing gown on the runway for Spring '05.

Spring 2005
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Spring 2005

Moody-hued caftans and cover-ups on the Spring '05 runway.

Spring 2004
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Spring 2004

The designer showcased breezy silhouettes for Spring '04.

Spring 2003
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Spring 2003

In Spring 2003, the designer delivered stark white separates and sophisticated cuts.

Fall 2002
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Fall 2002

For DVF's Fall 2002 collection, sheer maxi skirts and rich cranberry hues were on display.