Virtual - An Evening with Fashion Icon Diane Von Furstenberg, Author of Own It: The Secret to Life

On Wednesday, March 16 at 7 p.m. the Hudson Library & Historical Society will host a live virtual streaming event with fashion designer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Diane Von Furstenberg, author of Own It: The Secret to Life. Von Furstenberg will be in conversation with Louise Valentine Ph.D., director of the Fashion & Merchandising at the Kent State University School of Fashion.

In her book, Von Furstenberg offers her well-earned wisdom for enjoying both personal and professional growth at any age. Own It is an A - Z dictionary of life-enhancing vocabulary that is the basis of her accessible and empowering philosophy. It is a true manifesto, a compilation of words that together will empower you to attain the satisfaction and serenity you have always wanted.

Diane von Furstenberg began her fashion career in 1970. In a 1976 cover story, Newsweek declared her 'the most remarkable woman since Coco Chanel.' Her global brand is now available in more than 70 countries worldwide. An active philanthropist, she was president of the Council of Fashion Designers of America from 2006-2019. A champion of women her entire life, she has supported and empowered emerging women leaders across the globe. In 2019, she was inducted into the National Women’s Hall of Fame, honored for her leadership and achievements which have changed the course of history. Her other books include Diane: A Signature Life and The Woman I Wanted to Be.

Copies of Own It will be available for purchase courtesy of the Learned Owl Book Shop. Registration for this program is required and a valid email address is required at time of registration. Participants will receive an email invitation to attend the program, hosted on Zoom, a day before the program begins. The Burton D. Morgan Foundation generously supports the Hudson Library & Historical Society’s Entrepreneurship Series.