Kangna, Neha, Jacqueline at DVF-Vogue dinner

22nd March, 2012, Mumbai: Fashion met glamour when Priya Sachdev(Creative Director, Kitsch) and Priya Tanna(Editor, Vogue India) hosted a private dinner, supported by American Express, in honour of the iconic designer Diane Von Furstenberg (DVF) at a high end restaurant in Mumbai. KITSCH the exclusive partners of DVF in India invited their top clients to enjoy the evening with their favourite designer Diane Von Furstenberg.

This prestigious event was a confluence of the crème-de-la-crème of the fashion and glamour industry like Kangana Ranaut, Malaika Arora Khan, Jacqueline Fernandes, Natasha and Adar Poonawala, Queenie Singh, Sophie Chaudhary, Aki Narula amongst others.
Priya Sachdev, Creative Director, TSG International Marketing says, “It was a fabulous event for us as well as for Kitsch’s top clients who got a chance to interact with the iconic designer. This is Diane’s first trip to India; however her brand has been appreciated by our clients for many years now. She is an international icon that Indian women recognise and look upto.”
“It’s a pleasure to host this dinner for Diane von Furstenberg, one of fashion’s truest icons. Her designs reflect the dynamism and glamour of her own life, and are a vibrant celebration of the female form. As for the wrap, well, Diane made the dress, and the dress made Diane.” added Priya Tanna, Editor Vogue India.
The exclusive soiree was an intimate get-together where the guests mingled with Diane Von Furstenberg over cocktails and dinner. The free flowing conversations at the restaurant were paved by Luxury, Fashion and Wrap Dresses along with an ongoing flow of couture, cocktails and conversations. Many guests were seen dressed in Diane Von Furstenberg creations as a mark of respect to the iconic designer. The elegant soiree had Warhols of Diane Von Furstenberg that gave the guests the opportunity to pose against the artistic decor.

About KITSCH
A store which feels like an elegant theatrical journey, like a stroll down Fauborg Saint Honore which is home to the most recognized and iconic fashion houses- that is Kitsch.
Launched in 2008, the Kitsch boutique represents the most fashion forward brands like Alexander McQueen, Stella McCartney, Celine, Diane Von Furstenberg, Halston Heritage, Herve Leger, Catherine Malandrino, Victoria Beckham, Marchesa in India. Located at the DLF Emporio in Delhi & Kala Ghoda, Mumbai, it is a reminiscent of a Parisian Boudoir, its uber chic design concept gently echoes the discerning style & persona typified by Kitsch.

About Diane Von Furstenberg
Diane von Furstenberg first entered the fashion world in 1972 with a suitcase full of jersey dresses. Two years later, she created the wrap dress, which came to symbolize power and independence for an entire generation of women. By 1976, she had sold over a million of the dresses and was featured on the cover of Newsweek. In 1997, after a hiatus from fashion, Diane reemerged on the New York fashion scene with the relaunch of the iconic dress that had started it all and reestablished her company as the global luxury lifestyle brand that it is today. DVF is now sold in over 70 countries worldwide, and has 45 freestanding shops.
The wrap dress, and its symbolism of effortless elegance and empowerment, is integral to the DVF fashion brand, which now offers four complete collections a year. The full range of accessories extends to shoes, handbags, small leather goods, scarves, eyewear, fine jewelry, watches and luggage. In 2010, DVF debuted a home collection, encompassing tabletop, bedding and rugs. Fall 2011 saw the global launch of a signature scent, DIANE the fragrance.
In 2005, Diane received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) for her impact on fashion, and one year later was elected the CFDA’s president, an office she continues to hold. In this significant role she has dedicated herself to fostering emerging talent and helping to establish the Design Piracy Prohibition Act, which protects designers from counterfeit reproductions of their work.

Diane’s commitment to empowering women is expressed not only through fashion but also philanthropy and mentorship. She sits on the board of Vital Voices, a non-governmental organization that supports female leaders and entrepreneurs around the world. In 2010, with the Diller-von Furstenberg Family Foundation, Diane established the DVF Awards to honor and provide grants to women who have displayed leadership, strength and courage in their commitment to their causes.
As a longtime resident of New York’s Meatpacking District, Diane is a vocal member of the local community and was actively involved in the campaign to save the historic High Line railway. The city’s Landmarks Preservation Commission has heralded her flagship building on 14th Street as a “new model of adaptive reuse for the city,” for blending an original structure with new design incorporating recycled materials and sustainable elements.
Diane is married to Barry Diller. She has two children, Alexander and Tatiana, and three grandchildren. With all of her successes, Diane happily maintains, “Children are my greatest creation.”
About Vogue India
Connecting women with what’s beautiful, educating and inspiring, Vogue , the ultimate fashion bible launched in India on the 22nd of September 2007. Vogue India is the 17th edition of the ultimate style bible and is a 100 per cent owned subsidiary of Condè Nast International. For over 100 years, Condé Nast has produced some of the finest, most successful and iconic magazines worldwide. Its entire portfolio consists of 127 magazines in 23 markets across 6 continents. Vogue India celebrates the growing presence of women who define and influence the new Indian modernity with grace, style and achievement. Priced at Rs 150, Vogue India is a monthly magazine and available across 100+ towns.
About American Express

American Express is a global services company, providing customers with access to products, insights and experiences that enrich lives and build business success. Present in India since 1921, American Express provides high quality travel related services to individuals and corporates in India. American Express Card products available in India include the Green and Gold Charge Cards, Green and Gold Credit Cards, Airline Co-brand Cards, the Corporate Charge Card and The Platinum Charge and Credit Card.

India’s most premium card, The Platinum Card offers unrivalled personalised services and benefits and has been specially designed to meet the business, travel and lifestyle needs of discerning consumers who value prestige & appreciate the privileges of being an Amex Cardmember. Membership to the American Express Platinum Card is by invitation only.