The Tamesis
Venice – originally known as peaceful (“The Most Serene”) – filled with complex history, mystery and intrigue. It also became a second home for Diane von Furstenberg and a fitting inspiration for the brand’s fall collection. “For me, Venice is like a cultural crossroads,” said DVF creative director Nathan Jenden, referring to other designers including Rick Owens and Dries Van Noten who have also flocked to the historic metropolis. “There’s a lot of textiles, a lot of interior decoration, a lot of exchange of ideas, so it feels a little like New York, too.”
Just like in New York, there are a variety of characters and personalities, and their attire is often as vibrant as their bustling lives. “In New York, you’re always playing a character on the street, and I think Venice is full of that,” Jenden said. Therefore, in the wardrobe of the DVF woman, there is ample room for sartorial contradictions. Prints designed by the brand are mixed and matched on various textiles such as lace and tulle, or repeatedly transformed, like a python pattern that shrinks, enlarges and transforms on different garments.
In addition to psychedelic ’70s colors and bold disco prints, fall also sees a range of corduroy, knitwear and reintroduced leather options to balance the density of prints. Whatever your role, Venice and DVF welcome you.
