ABOUT ALICE + OLIVIA BY STACEY BENDET: Launched in 2002, ALICE + OLIVIA by Stacey Bendet is a brand that allows customers to express their personal style. With clothing that juxtaposes the whimsical and flirty with the sexy and sophisticated, A+O epitomizes the personality and perspective of its founder, Stacey Bendet. The brand was born from Stacey’s personal quest to create the perfect pair of pants, and has since grown into a full lifestyle collection including ready-to-wear, gowns, shoes, handbags accessories, and eyewear. The brand is a Hollywood favorite with celebrity fans including Gwyneth Paltrow, Sarah Jessica Parker, Michelle Obama, Jessica Alba, and Kourtney Kardashian.
ALICE + OLIVIA by Stacey Bendet is available at the brand’s standing boutiques located in New York, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, East Hampton, Southampton, Greenwich, Houston, Austin, Manhasset, Miami, Tampa, Naples, Scottsdale, Nashville, Charlotte, Charleston, Orange County, Washington D.C., Aspen, Las Vegas Hong Kong, Tokyo, Kuwait, Dubai, Singapore, Shanghai, Doha, Taipei, Macau, Chengdu, Bangkok, and at aliceandolivia.com. ALICE + OLIVIA is also available at over 800 select department and specialty stores worldwide, including Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, Net-a-Porter, Lane Crawford, Isetan, Hankyu, Harvey Nichols, Harrods, and Galeries Lafayette.
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Carolina Herrera is a New York-based fashion house recognized for creating beautifully crafted collections synonymous with impeccable style and bold elegance. With the appointment of Wes Gordon as Creative Director in 2018, the House has reinforced its commitment to the strong codes established by the founder; blending traditions of couture craftsmanship with the wearability and pragmatism of American Fashion. The Carolina Herrera brand and licenses includes a portfolio of ready-to-wear, bridal, eyewear and fragrance as well as accessories for women, men and children. Today, the brand is available in 105 countries at 15,000 points of distribution, including over 350 CH Carolina Herrera and 4 Carolina Herrera New York retail locations. Carolina Herrera is part of PUIG, a third-generation family-owned fashion and fragrance business based in Barcelona, Spain.
For the latest news from inside the House, visit Carolinaherrera.com and follow Carolina Herrera on Facebook and Instagram.
Diane von Furstenberg is a fashion designer and Founder and Chairman of the company that bears her name. In 1974, she created the iconic wrap dress, which became a symbol of women’s power and independence. Today, DVF is a global luxury fashion brand known for its signature prints, color, and timeless style.
Von Furstenberg’s commitment to empowering women extends beyond fashion through philanthropy and mentorship. She received the CFDA Lifetime Achievement Award in 2005, became the organization’s President in 2006, and was named Chairwoman in 2015. She has also served for more than a decade on the board of Vital Voices, supporting women leaders and entrepreneurs worldwide.
In 2010, she and the Diller-von Furstenberg Family Foundation established the DVF Awards, honoring and supporting extraordinary women who demonstrate courage, leadership, and commitment to their causes.
Her 2014 memoir, The Woman I Wanted to Be, has been translated into six languages. She was named one of the TIME 100 Most Influential People in 2015 and received the CFDA Swarovski Award for Positive Change in 2018.
A longtime advocate for New York City, von Furstenberg helped support the preservation and transformation of the High Line. She serves on the boards of the Statue of Liberty–Ellis Island Foundation, The Shed, and the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures.
Von Furstenberg is married to Barry Diller. She has two children, Alexander and Tatiana, and four grandchildren. Despite her many accomplishments, she says, “Children are my greatest creation.”