Late Liz Claiborne & Diane Von Furstenberg to be on the Seventh Avenue Fashion Walk of Fame

Designer, Diane Von Furstenberg attends the Holt Renfrew Fashion Gala In Support Of Arts Umbrella.

The Belgium born Jewish American fashion designer, along with Liz Claiborne, American fashion designer, entrepreneur and founder of Liz Claiborne Inc…who passed away last June; will join the brigade of esteemed designers like Calvin Klein, Marc Jacobs, Bill Blass and Geoffrey Beene on the Seventh Avenue Fashion Walk of Fame this summer.

“I am very grateful to be recognised by the Fashion Walk of Fame and to be included with such an extraordinary group of fashion visionaries,” said Von Furstenberg.

The 61 year old designer also announced that, she will show in Europe for the first time next month.

And, Claiborne’s widower Arthur Ortenberg, said, “I know she [Liz] would be deeply moved and honoured to receive this distinguished affirmation of the work she did and the skills she brought to that work,”

Each designer will have their name and one of their designs imprinted in a star-shaped plaque, which will be unveiled by the Fashion Centre Business Improvement District.( Reports vogue)

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